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PhET: Interactive Science & Math Simulations

Research-based science simulations making abstract concepts concrete through interactive exploration.

ASR
Australian School Resources
15 May 2025 · Year 5-12 · Science & Mathematics

The Power of Simulations

PhET (Physics Education Technology) provides 200+ interactive simulations designed by university researchers. Students explore physics, chemistry, maths, and biology concepts by manipulating variables and observing outcomes.

Practical Laboratory Work

PhET simulations supplement practical work or replace unsafe experiments. Students form hypotheses, run trials, and draw conclusions—building scientific thinking without resource constraints.
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PhET Interactive Simulations

200+ free, research-based science and maths simulations for exploration-based learning.

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Discovery Learning

Pro tip: Use PhET's built-in worksheets or create guided discovery activities. Students are more engaged when they predict, test, and confirm their own hypotheses.

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