Is PhET simulation free?

PhET simulations can be run online or downloaded for free from the PhET website. The simulations are animated, interactive, and game-like environments where students learn through exploration.

How many simulations does PhET have?

150 different simulations
With over 150 different simulations available, PhET Interactive Simulations is a large collection of virtual experiments, demonstrations, and visualizations for dozens of math and science topics (from kindergarten through graduate school).

What is PhET Colorado simulations?

PhET simulations are interactive simulations of science and math concepts created by the University of Colorado Boulder. Students are able to run these simulations, manipulating different aspects of a construct to understand science and mathematics concepts.

Who can use PhET Colorado?

Any students or educators (K-12, university, or continuing education) can use the simulations for free. You do not need to seek any further permissions from us.

Are PhET simulations accurate?

PhET simulations allow easy, accurate repeatability (e.g., the skater can always be started from the same point), so that the effect of many different parameters can be accurately explored.

Is PhET reliable?

Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of PhET simulations for conceptual learning in various contexts. Several studies have shown that conceptual learning from labs and tutorials is as good or better when they use the Circuit Construction Kit simulation as when they use real equipment.

How do you do a PhET simulation?

Creating PhET Interactive Simulations Activities

  1. Define specific learning goals.
  2. Give only minimal directions on sim use.
  3. Connect and build on students’ prior knowledge & understanding.
  4. Encourage students to use sense-making and reasoning.
  5. Connect to and make sense of real-world experiences.
  6. Design collaborative activities.

Is PhET an app?

The PhET Android app contains all HTML5 simulations, including their translations, for offline use on Android phones, tablets, and select Chromebooks. All proceeds support the development of new HTML5 simulations and the app automatically downloads new HTML5 simulations. Learn more about licenses for schools.

How do I make simulations like PhET?

Is PhET open source?

PhET is an open source project, which has benefited from the contributions of other open source projects. It is important to our mission to make our source code publicly available.

How do I download PhET simulations?

Individual Sims Individual HTML5 and Java sims can be downloaded from the sim page by clicking the download button under the simulation name. System Requirements. Flash simulations are no longer supported in modern browsers. Learn more in our Help Center.