Simulations

Updated 3-20-22

This is an exciting list–great simulations I’ve found around the internet. Some of the entries have more than one.

A note: some must be downloaded and a few purchased, so the link might take you to a website that provides access rather than play:

1. Bridge simulation–build different types of bridges; perfect for 8th grade toothpick bridge replacement projects
2. iCivics—experience what it means to be part of a democracy

Economics

History

Math

1. Adventures of Jasper Woodbury–fee based but great reputation for teaching math in a game environment
2. ExploreLearning Gizmos–simulations in math and science

Problem Solving

1. Choose your own adventure--great list from Larry Ferlazzo
2. CSI Online Adventure
3. Quandary–an ethics problem solving game from MIT

Science