…respectively. Despite the complexity in the math and computation, both software present intuitive visualizations and support real-time interactions so that anyone can mess around with them and discover rich scientific…
…1991 eclipse in Baja, Mexico. There are more tales to be told of that magnificent eclipse later in this series, but only two facts are of real importance for the…
…the blowing operation” (translated from German using Google Translate). It is these successful applications of Energy2D in the real world that will make it a relevant tool in science and…
…In the absence of real-world data, we have to rely on mathematical modeling. Fig.3: Daily air and ground temperatures on 1/1 This mission was accomplished in Version 4.9.3 of Energy3D,…
…to create meaningful, realistic designs and learn science and engineering from these authentic experiences — who wants to keep doing those cardboard houses that look nothing like a real house…
Learn about exponential growth in real-world situations. Problems involve the application of compound interest and exponential population growth. This is the second of three activities for teaching and learning about…
…our Energy3D software creates splendid 3D scenes based on scientific calculations; and our infrared visualization of the real world has uncovered a beautiful hidden universe through an IR lens. These…
Learn about exponential decay in real-world situations. Problems involve the application of depreciation of an asset and radioactive decay. Learn to apply exponential decay equations and interpret graphs. This is…
…geoscientists do. Our goal is to help students develop explanations for real-world events with a foundation in plate tectonics using simulations and computer-based tools to observe and manipulate processes that…
…game-like environment where students experiment with dragon genetics, engage in critical thinking, and write scientific arguments. Teachers play an active role, guiding students’ understanding and making connections to real-world genetics….