Estimation
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Topics
- Estimation
Description
Explore size estimation in one, two and three dimensions! Multiple levels of difficulty allow for progressive skill improvement.
Sample Learning Goals
- Estimating Length: guess the number of small line segments that can fit into a longer line segment.
- Estimating Area: guess the number of flat square or circles that can fit into a larger flat square or circle.
- Estimating Volume: guess the number of cubes or spheres that can fit into a larger cube or sphere.
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For Teachers
Teacher-Submitted Activities
Title | Authors | Level | Type | ||
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Algebra-based Physics Semester one lessons, clicker questions, and schedule in pdf (Inquiry Based) | Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
Lab HW Demo |
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Springs and Things | Michael Dubson, Trish Loeblein | HS UG-Intro |
HW Lab |
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Estimation Game | Beki Toussaint | MS | Lab | ||
Estimating the Length of Everyday Objects (Inquiry Based) | Karen King | HS MS |
Lab | ||
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program? | Sarah Borenstein | MS | Other | ||
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS | Trish Loeblein | HS | Other | ||
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment | Elyse Zimmer | HS MS |
Other | ||
Estimation Game | Chris Bires | MS HS K-5 |
Lab | ||
예상하기 SIM 사용설명서 | 이화국(Wha Kuk Lee) | K-5 MS HS |
Demo Lab |
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Software Requirements
Windows | Macintosh | Linux |
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Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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OS 10.5 or later Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Macromedia Flash 9 or later
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Credits
Design Team | Third-party Libraries | Thanks To |
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