Online Simulations for Tuesday, November 18

Today, since we do not have face-to-face class, we are to complete the online simulations and then blog about them. I went to the two websites to do the simulations and I thought they were very interesting. The first one was about magnets and electromagnets. With this simulation, there was a magnet and a compass and you could move them around to see how the movement affected the magnetic field. I think kids would love this interactive way to see how magnets work. The second simulation was called Electric Circuit Construction Kit. I think kids would love this one, too. This one was a little more complicated than the first one so I think the kids would need to have detailed instructions given to them before they started. It was neat, though, because you are able to build any kind of circuit that you want. I think kids would enjoy this because they are able to do whatever they want. Both of the online simulations would be great tools to use in the classroom to teach the kids about magnets, electromagnets, and circuits.