Interactive Learning with Java Applets
The Science Teacher,Vol. 72, Issue: 8, November 2005, pp. 44-47.
By:Greg CorderIncorporating web-based Java applets into science instruction offer vicual and interactive learning opportunities which reinforce the “real” or classroom demonstration” for science students.
Using Web-Based Simulations to Promote Inquiry
Science Scope,Vol. 30, Issue: 6, February 2007 pp. 36-42.
By: Mel Limson,Crystal Witzlib, and Robert A. Desharnais
Authors describe their use of the Virtual Courseware Project (www.sciencecourseware.org), to engage students in an inquiry-based study of the principles of genetic inheritance.
WEBSITES
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/software/simulations/index.htmIn addition to providing rationale for the use of simulations in science instruction, this site gives useful links to examples of simulations to teach many topics, such as plant growing, motion and force, global warming, and mathematical processes.
http://phet.colorado.edu/web-pages/simulations-base.htmlA collection of popular and well-tested simulations, mostly focused on physical science concepts.
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/tesol98/sim.html
This site contains a variety of simulations for use in the social studies as well as the science class