Lesley Coe's List: VirtualScienceLabs

ExploreLearning Gizmos, the world's largest library of interactive online simulations for math and science education in grades 3-12. Gizmos are:




Fun, easy to use, and help students develop a deep understanding of challenging concepts through inquiry and exploration.
Research-based, flexible tools used by teachers across all 50 states in a wide variety of ways. Gizmos are ideal for small group work, individual exploration, and whole class instruction using an LCD projector or interactive whiteboard.
Designed to supplement your existing curriculum. Gizmos are correlated to state curriculum standards, the Common Core standards, and over 300 textbooks, making them easy to integrate into your instructional program.
Backed by first-rate training and professional development services that help maximize the value of your investment.

Engineering Interact is a new and exciting free educational resource for primary school children aged 9 to 11.
 
 




The resource provides fully interactive, engaging game environments and high-quality learning material tailored to the National Curriculum.
 
 




Information about real world applications and cutting edge research motivates children and introduces them to the exciting subject of engineering.
 
 
This resource has been created by the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering, with a grant from the HEFCE Aspirations Fund and the University of Cambridge Active Community fund.

CELLS alive! represents 30 years of capturing film and computer-enhanced images of living cells and organisms for education and medical research. The site has been available continuously and updated annually since May of 1994 and now hosts over 4 million visitors a year. All text, images, and layout are provided by me, Jim Sullivan (resumé) shown here with Boo and Bella. Every effort has been made to minimize errors or typos, but any you find on these pages are my doing as well.
The majority of the site is free of cost and registration for anyone with internet access. With up to 25,000 visitors a day during the school year, hosting costs are an issue. Students and teachers who purchase CDROMs and downloads for classroom use make this possible.
A stock video library for producers includes a