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  {
    "title": "\"The Bends\": Henry's Law & Deep-Sea Gas Solubility",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/the-bends/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for \"The Bends\": Henry's Law & Deep-Sea Gas Solubility. Learn through this simulation demonstrating the physics of deep-sea diving, henry's law, and the deadly effects of rapid decompression (the bends) on nitrogen gas solubility in the bloodstream. Interact with elements like adjust targetDepthSlider, Reset to 300ft, Pause. Aligned with HS-PS1-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, \"The Bends\": Henry",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "the-bends-task",
    "thumbnail": "the-bends.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "3D Wave Superposition & Interference",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/wave-superposition-3-d/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for 3D Wave Superposition & Interference. Learn through this interactive 3d simulation exploring wave superposition, constructive and destructive interference, and standing waves by dynamically placing sources and controlling wave parameters. enhanced with dynamic height-based color contrast mapping, play/pause/reset time controls, and an upgraded 2d slice chart visualization. Interact with elements like Reset Time, Pause Simulation, adjust wave-speed. Aligned with HS-PS4-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-PS4-1, Wave Superposition, Interference, Standing Waves, Physics Simulation, Constructive Interference, Destructive Interference",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "harmonic-symphony-decoding-3-d-wave-interference",
    "thumbnail": "wave-superposition-3-d.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration (HS-LS2-3)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/aerobic-anaerobic/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration Model. Learn through this interactive simulation comparing the cycling of matter and flow of energy with and without oxygen. Interact with elements like adjust energy-slider, adjust o2-slider. Aligned with HS-LS2-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration (HS-LS2-3), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "aerobic-anaerobic-task",
    "thumbnail": "aerobic-anaerobic.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Alkali Metals Reaction Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/alkali-metals-phenomenon/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Alkali Metals Phenomenon. Learn about observe the reaction patterns and atomic structures of different elements. Interact with elements like AlAluminum, NaSodium, LiLithium. Aligned with HS-PS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Alkali Metals Reaction Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "alkali-metals-patterns-in-reactivity",
    "thumbnail": "alkali-metals-phenomenon.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Anole Lizard Urban Adaptation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/anole-urban-adaptation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Anole Lizard Urban Adaptation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how urban environments drive rapid adaptation in anolis cristatellus. Interact with elements like adjust urbanization-slider, Run / Pause, Next Generation. Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Anole Lizard Urban Adaptation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "anole-urban-adaptation-task",
    "thumbnail": "anole-urban-adaptation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Antibiotic Resistance Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/antibiotic-resistance/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Antibiotic Resistance Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how populations of bacteria adapt to antibiotics over time through natural selection and genetic variation. Interact with elements like Next Generation, adjust rng-mut-rate, Apply Antibiotic. Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Antibiotic Resistance, education, interactive, biology, natural selection, adaptation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "antibiotic-resistance.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Appalachian Acid Mine Drainage: Titrations & Buffers",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/appalachian-acid-mine-drainage/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Appalachian Acid Mine Drainage: Titrations & Buffers. Learn through this interactive simulation to perform a continuous titration on a flowing river. calculate molarity and neutralize acid mine drainage without exceeding ecological limits. Interact with elements like Start Flow, Reset, adjust flowRateSlider. Aligned with HS-PS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, titration, acid mine drainage, pH, buffering",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "appalachian-acid-mine-drainage-titrations-task",
    "thumbnail": "appalachian-acid-mine-drainage.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Arecibo Observatory: Capturing Radio Waves",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/arecibo-observatory/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Arecibo Observatory: Capturing Radio Waves. Learn through this interactive physics simulation where students explore how technological devices use principles of wave behavior to capture information. students manipulate the focal point, reflector geometry, and radio wave frequencies to optimize the telescope's ability to capture faint signals from space. Interact with elements like adjust receiver-height, adjust wave-frequency, adjust reflector-curvature. Aligned with HS-PS4-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Arecibo Observatory, radio waves, Puerto Rico, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "arecibo-observatory-task",
    "thumbnail": "arecibo-observatory.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Big Bang Evidence Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/big-bang-evidence-explorer/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Big Bang Evidence Explorer. Learn about interactive exploration of the three key pieces of evidence supporting the big bang theory: cosmic redshift, primordial composition, and the cosmic microwave background. Interact with elements like Cosmic Microwave Background, Expanding Universe (Redshift), adjust expansionSlider. Aligned with HS-ESS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Big Bang Evidence Explorer, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "big-bang-evidence-explorer.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Bioluminescent Bay Dynamics",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/bioluminescent-bay-dynamics/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Bioluminescent Bay Ecosystem Dynamics. Learn through this interactive simulation of puerto rico's bioluminescent bay ecosystem, modeling the population dynamics and carrying capacity of the dinoflagellate pyrodinium bahamense based on unique environmental factors. Interact with elements like adjust lightPollutionSlider, Pause, Hurricane Strike. Aligned with HS-LS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Bioluminescent Bay Dynamics - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "bioluminescent-bay-task",
    "thumbnail": "bioluminescent-bay-dynamics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Bioluminescent Bay Puerto Rico Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/bioluminescent-bay-puerto-rico/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Puerto Rico Bioluminescent Bay. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring the conversion of macroscopic kinetic energy into microscopic light energy in puerto rico's bioluminescent bays. Interact with elements like adjust speedSlider, Run Boat, Reset Data. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Bioluminescent Bay, Puerto Rico, bioluminescence, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "bioluminescent-bay-puerto-rico-task",
    "thumbnail": "bioluminescent-bay-puerto-rico.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Bond Energy Changes Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/bond-energy/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Bond Energy Changes Simulator. Learn about imated model illustrating how breaking bonds absorbs energy and forming bonds releases energy, and how the net change determines if a reaction is endothermic or exothermic. Interact with elements like Export CSV, Reset, Form Bonds (Release Energy). Aligned with HS-PS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Bond Energy Changes Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "the-energy-cost-of-chemical-change-task",
    "thumbnail": "bond-energy.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Cellular Respiration Energy Model (HS-LS1-7)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/cellular-respiration/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-7",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Cellular Respiration Energy Model. Learn about interactive model illustrating how the bonds of food and oxygen are broken and rearranged to transfer energy. Interact with elements like adjust glucose-input, 2. React, adjust oxygen-input. Aligned with HS-LS1-7. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Cellular Respiration Energy Model (HS-LS1-7), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "muscle-burn-task",
    "thumbnail": "cellular-respiration.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor (Experimental 3D)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/chemical-reactions-outcomes-experimental/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor (Experimental 3D). Learn about experimental version of the chemical reactions predictor featuring interactive 3d molecular visualizations of the products using 3dmol.js. Interact with elements like Al, Mg, Na. Aligned with HS-PS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "reaction-outcome-valence-explanation-task",
    "thumbnail": "chemical-reactions-outcomes-experimental.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/chemical-reactions-outcomes/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor. Learn about interactive sandbox to predict outcomes and construct explanations for simple chemical reactions based on valence electrons, featuring progressive challenges and real-world contexts. Interact with elements like Al, Mg, Na. Aligned with HS-PS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Chemical Reaction Outcomes Predictor, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "chemical-reactions-outcomes-task",
    "thumbnail": "chemical-reactions-outcomes.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "City Water Infrastructure Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/city-water-infrastructure-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for City Water Infrastructure Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation challenging students to act as city planners facing a growing population and water crisis. define constraints (budget, environmental impact) and criteria (target capacity), and then manage infrastructure projects to balance societal needs over time. Interact with elements like Approve Constraints & Start Planning, adjust max-env-impact, adjust max-budget. Aligned with HS-ETS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, City Water Infrastructure Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "city-water-infrastructure-design-task",
    "thumbnail": "city-water-infrastructure-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Coal Mining: Economics & Environmental Impact",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/coal-mining-economics/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-2",
    "description": "",
    "keywords": "coal mining, NGSS, HS-ESS3-2, economics, environmental impact, cost-benefit, reclamation, West Virginia, Appalachian, earth science, interactive simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "coal-mining-economics-task",
    "thumbnail": "coal-mining-economics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Coastal Resilience: Mangroves vs. Seawalls",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/coastal-resilience-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Coastal Resilience: Mangroves vs. Seawalls. Learn through this interactive engineering design simulation exploring coastal resilience strategies against storm surges in puerto rico, comparing the tradeoffs between mangrove restoration and concrete seawalls. Interact with elements like \ud83c\udf33 Plant Mangrove $50k / block, \ud83e\uddf9 Demolish / Clear Recoup 20% cost, \ud83e\uddf1 Build Seawall $150k / block. Aligned with HS-ETS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Coastal Resilience: Mangroves vs. Seawalls - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "coastal-resilience-tradeoffs-task",
    "thumbnail": "coastal-resilience-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Collision Force Minimizer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/egg-drop-crash-cushion/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Collision Force Minimizer. Learn about interactive physics sandbox where users engineer the thickness and material stiffness of a crash cushion to minimize impact forces and protect a fragile payload during a drop. Interact with elements like adjust dropHeight, adjust cushionThickness, Drop Payload. Aligned with HS-PS2-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Collision Force Minimizer, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "egg-drop-collision-forces-task",
    "thumbnail": "egg-drop-crash-cushion.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Connecticut Black Bear Population Expansion",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/connecticut-black-bear-population-expansion/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Connecticut Black Bear Population Expansion. Model the factors affecting the carrying capacity and expansion of the black bear population in connecticut. Interact with elements like Play, adjust sliderBirth, adjust sliderGarbage. Aligned with HS-LS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Connecticut Black Bear Population Expansion - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "ct-black-bear-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-black-bear-population-expansion.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Connecticut Coastal Erosion & Sea-Level Rise Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/connecticut-coastal-erosion/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-1; HS-ESS3-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Connecticut Coastal Erosion & Sea-Level Rise Simulator. Learn through this interactive simulation forecasting the regional impacts of sea-level rise and nor'easter storm surges on connecticut coastal communities, allowing students to test mitigation strategies like seawalls, salt marshes, and managed retreat. Interact with elements like Start Planning, Reset, Run Forecast to 2100. Aligned with HS-ESS3-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Coastal Erosion, Sea-Level Rise, Connecticut, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "connecticut-coastal-erosion-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-coastal-erosion.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Connecticut Maple Syrup Thermodynamics",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/connecticut-maple-syrup-boiling/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Connecticut Maple Syrup Thermodynamics. Simulate the thermodynamics of boiling sap to make maple syrup, focusing on phase changes, evaporation, and boiling point elevation. Interact with elements like adjust sliderFire, Add 5 Gal Sap, Empty & Refill Pan. Aligned with HS-PS1-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Connecticut Maple Syrup Thermodynamics - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "connecticut-maple-syrup-thermodynamics-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-maple-syrup-boiling.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Connecticut River Valley Rift Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/connecticut-river-valley-rift/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Connecticut River Valley Rift Simulation. Explore the 200-million-year geological history of the hartford basin, portland brownstone deposition, and the volcanic metacomet ridge in central connecticut. Interact with elements like Reset, Play Timeline, Pause. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS2-1, Earth Systems, Geology, Plate Tectonics, Rifting, Metacomet Ridge, Simulation, Middletown, Connecticut",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "connecticut-river-valley-rift-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-river-valley-rift.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Connecticut Road Salt & Freezing Point Depression",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/connecticut-road-salt/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Connecticut Road Salt & Freezing Point Depression. Explore freezing point depression and intermolecular forces through the phenomenon of winter road salt in connecticut. Interact with elements like adjust concentrationSlider, Start Cooling Process, Reset Simulation. Aligned with HS-PS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Connecticut Road Salt & Freezing Point Depression - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "connecticut-road-salt-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-road-salt.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Conservation of Mass Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/conservation-of-mass/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-7",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Conservation of Mass Simulator. Learn about balance chemical equations and observe how total mass and atom counts remain perfectly conserved across the reaction. Interact with elements like Export CSV, Reset, Check Balance. Aligned with HS-PS1-7. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Conservation of Mass Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "conservation-of-mass-balancing-act",
    "thumbnail": "conservation-of-mass.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Conservation of Momentum Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/conservation-of-momentum-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Conservation of Momentum Simulation. Explore 1d elastic and inelastic collisions. adjust masses, velocities, and elasticity to observe the conservation of momentum and changes in kinetic energy. Interact with elements like adjust vel2, adjust vel1, adjust mass1. Aligned with HS-PS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Conservation of Momentum Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "bumper-cars-conservation",
    "thumbnail": "conservation-of-momentum-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Coqu\u00ed Frog Climate Adaptation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/coqui-pitch-adaptation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Coqu\u00ed Frog Climate Adaptation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how rising global temperatures drive phenotypic adaptation in the puerto rican coqu\u00ed frog, leading to smaller body sizes and higher-pitched calls. Interact with elements like Phenotypic Shift Data, Play Decade, Construct Explanation (SEP). Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Coqu\u00ed Frog Climate Adaptation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "coqui-adaptation-task",
    "thumbnail": "coqui-pitch-adaptation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Cratering & Surface Age Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/cratering-history/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Cratering & Surface Age Explorer. Investigate why earth has so few visible impact craters compared to the moon, despite forming at the same time 4.6 billion years ago. Interact with elements like Reset Simulation, adjust timeSlider. Aligned with HS-ESS1-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS1-6, Earth Science, Formation, Craters, Radiometric Dating, Geology, Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "cratering-history-task",
    "thumbnail": "cratering-history.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Crop Evolution and Selection Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/crop-evolution/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Crop Evolution and Selection Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating natural selection, artificial selection (selective breeding), and crispr genetic modification, and their effects on crop yield and pest resistance. Interact with elements like adjust slider-pest, Next Generation, adjust slider-crispr-yield. Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Crop Evolution, Artificial Selection, CRISPR, GMO, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "crop-evolution.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Crystal Lattice Flythrough",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/crystal-flythrough/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Crystal Lattice Flythrough. Explore the bulk 3d structures of covalent and ionic lattices to infer the strength of electrical forces holding them together. Interact with elements like Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Ionic Lattice \u2022 Melting Pt: 801\u00b0C, Graphite (C) 2D Network (Sheets) \u2022 Sublimes, \ud83d\ude80 Start Flythrough. Aligned with HS-PS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-PS1-3, Chemistry, Crystal Lattice, Ionic Bonds, Covalent Bonds, 3Dmol.js, Science Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "crystal-flythrough-task",
    "thumbnail": "crystal-flythrough.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "DNA and Population Inheritance Model (HS-LS3-1)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/inheritance-model/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS3-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for DNA and Inheritance Model. Learn through this interactive simulation illustrating how genes on chromosomes are passed from parents to offspring to determine characteristic traits. Interact with elements like adjust slider-mutation, Run Population Trial, adjust slider-trials. Aligned with HS-LS3-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, DNA and Population Inheritance Model (HS-LS3-1), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "inheritance-model-task",
    "thumbnail": "inheritance-model.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "DNA to Protein Structure and Function (HS-LS1-1)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/dna-to-protein/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for DNA to Protein Structure and Function. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how dna sequence determines protein structure and specialized cell function. Interact with elements like Record Current Data, Challenge: Sickle Cell, Reset Simulation. Aligned with HS-LS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, DNA to Protein Structure and Function (HS-LS1-1), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "dna-to-protein.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Diesel Engine Runaway Phenomenon",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/diesel-engine-runaway/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Diesel Engine Runaway Phenomenon. Learn through this interactive diesel engine simulation allowing students to explore the conversion of chemical potential energy to macroscopic kinetic energy, and how to troubleshoot a dangerous real-world trade phenomenon (a blown turbo seal). Interact with elements like adjust fuelSlider, Mission Briefing, Reset Engine. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-PS3-2, physics, simulation, diesel engine, runaway, potential energy, kinetic energy, trade skills, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "diesel-engine-runaway-task",
    "thumbnail": "diesel-engine-runaway.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Digital vs. Analog Transmission Advantages",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/digital-transmission-advantage/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Digital vs. Analog Transmission Advantages. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how digital thresholding allows a noisy signal to be perfectly reconstructed, while analog continuous signals permanently degrade. Interact with elements like adjust noise-slider. Aligned with HS-PS4-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Digital vs. Analog Transmission Advantages, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "digital-transmission-task",
    "thumbnail": "digital-transmission-advantage.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Durham Fair Tractor Pull Dynamics",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/durham-fair-tractor-pull/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Durham Fair Tractor Pull Dynamics. Learn through this this simulation immerses students in the mechanics of heavy equipment by placing them in the role of a technician competing at the durham fair. students must tune their tractor's mass distribution, tire friction, and engine force to pull a heavy sled down a track while analyzing newton's second law through real-time kinematics data. Interact with elements like Start Pull, adjust massDistSlider, adjust frictionSlider. Aligned with HS-PS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Durham Fair Tractor Pull Dynamics - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "tractor-pull-dynamics-task",
    "thumbnail": "durham-fair-tractor-pull.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "EM Radiation Effects on Matter",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/em-radiation-effects/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for EM Radiation Effects on Matter. Evaluate the claims that low-frequency radiation causes safe thermal heating, while high-frequency radiation acts as ionizing radiation that damages cellular dna. Interact with elements like adjust em-slider. Aligned with HS-PS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, EM Radiation Effects on Matter, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "em-radiation-effects-task",
    "thumbnail": "em-radiation-effects.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Earth Systems Interactions Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/earth-systems-interactions/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Earth Systems Interactions Simulator. Explore how human activities like fossil fuel emissions and deforestation impact earth's interacting systems over time. Interact with elements like adjust fossilEmissions, Reset, Run Simulation (100 Years). Aligned with HS-ESS3-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS3-6, Earth Systems, Climate Change, Carbon Cycle, Ocean Acidification, Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "earth-systems-interactions.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Ecosystem Resilience and Disturbances Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/ecosystem-resilience/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Ecosystem Resilience and Disturbances. Learn through this interactive simulation evaluating claims about ecosystem stability and resilience in response to modest and extreme disturbances. Interact with elements like Apply Modest Disturbance, Pause, Apply Extreme Disturbance. Aligned with HS-LS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Ecosystem Resilience and Disturbances Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "ecosystem-resilience-task",
    "thumbnail": "ecosystem-resilience.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Electric & Magnetic Field Energy Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/electric-magnetic-field-energy/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Electric & Magnetic Field Energy Simulator. Learn about interactively drag charged or magnetic objects to observe how distance impacts force magnitude and stored field potential energy. Interact with elements like adjust mag1-slider, adjust mag2-slider. Aligned with HS-PS3-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Electric & Magnetic Field Energy Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "electric-magnetic-field-energy-task",
    "thumbnail": "electric-magnetic-field-energy.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Electric Boat Submarine Hull Bonding Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/electric-boat-hull-bonding/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Electric Boat Submarine Hull Bonding. Learn about students act as metallurgists and welders tasked with fusing sections of a submarine's pressure hull, observing how macroscopic heat inputs dictate microscopic crystalline structures. Interact with elements like Reset System, adjust energySliderEl. Aligned with HS-PS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Electric Boat Submarine Hull Bonding Simulation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "electric-boat-hull-bonding-task",
    "thumbnail": "electric-boat-hull-bonding.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Electric Vehicle Optimization Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/electric-vehicle-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Electric Vehicle Design and Optimization. Learn through this interactive simulation allowing users to optimize ev parameters (battery capacity, aerodynamics, mass, speed) to maximize range and efficiency. aligns with ngss hs-ets1 engineering design standards. contains data logging and export for student inquiry and analysis. Interact with elements like adjust battery-capacity, adjust drag-coef, adjust frontal-area. Aligned with HS-ETS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Electric Vehicle Optimization Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "electric-vehicle-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "electric-vehicle-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Electromagnetism & Induction",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/electromagnetism-induction/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Electromagnetism & Induction Sandbox. Learn about plan investigations using interactive electromagnets to see how current produces magnetic fields, and use a moving magnet near a coil to see how changing magnetic flux induces a current. Interact with elements like adjust voltageSlider, Investigation 2: Induction (Changing B-Field \u2192 Current), adjust loopSlider1. Aligned with HS-PS2-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Electromagnetism & Induction, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "electromagnetism-induction-task",
    "thumbnail": "electromagnetism-induction.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Energy & Mineral Resources Cost-Benefit Analysis",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/energy-resources-cost-benefit/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Energy & Mineral Resources Cost-Benefit Analysis. Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios. Interact with elements like adjust a-mitigation, adjust b-energy-scale, adjust a-energy-scale. Aligned with HS-ESS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Energy & Mineral Resources Cost-Benefit Analysis - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "energy-resources-cost-benefit-task",
    "thumbnail": "energy-resources-cost-benefit.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Engine Efficiency Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/engine-efficiency-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Engine Efficiency Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation of the otto cycle where students tune an internal combustion engine (compression ratio, air-fuel ratio) across different fuel types to optimize thermal efficiency and power while avoiding engine knock. includes an inquiry challenge using an unknown \"mystery fuel x\". Interact with elements like Simulation Info, adjust crSlider, Check. Aligned with HS-PS3-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Engine Efficiency, thermodynamics, Otto cycle, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "engine-efficiency-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "engine-efficiency-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Environmental Change & Extinction Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/environmental-change-extinction/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Environmental Change & Extinction Explorer. Learn through this interactive simulation evaluating how environmental changes like drought, deforestation, and pollution cause species extinction, speciation, and population booms. Interact with elements like \ud83e\uddea Fertilizer Runoff Causes toxic algal blooms, destroying water quality but feeding certain pests., Pause, \u2600\ufe0f Severe Drought Dries up water sources, increasing temperature and reducing carrying capacity.. Aligned with HS-LS4-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Environmental Change & Extinction Explorer, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "environmental-change-extinction-task",
    "thumbnail": "environmental-change-extinction.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Enzyme \"Lock and Key\" Puzzle",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/enzyme-docking-puzzle/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Enzyme \"Lock and Key\" Puzzle. Explore enzyme-substrate specificity by interactively docking a molecule into a highly specific 3d active site. Interact with elements like adjust rot-x, adjust trans-x, adjust rot-y. Aligned with HS-LS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-LS1-1, Enzyme, Substrate, Protein, 3Dmol.js, Science Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "enzyme-docking-puzzle-task",
    "thumbnail": "enzyme-docking-puzzle.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Evidence of Common Ancestry Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/common-ancestry-evidence/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Evidence of Common Ancestry Explorer. Learn about interactive explorer to compare dna sequences, amino acid sequences, and anatomical homologies to find empirical evidence of common ancestry. Interact with elements like DNA Sequence (CYTB), Anatomical Homology, Amino Acid (Cytochrome C). Aligned with HS-LS4-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Evidence of Common Ancestry Explorer, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "common-ancestry-evidence-task",
    "thumbnail": "common-ancestry-evidence.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Finch Beak Adaptation & Form",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/adaptation-form/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Finch Beak Adaptation & Form. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how environmental changes like drought drive natural selection for specific physical adaptations in a population of finches. Interact with elements like adjust rainfall-slider, Next Generation, Run / Pause. Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Finch Beak Adaptation & Form - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "adaptation-form.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Forensic Chromatography of American Junk Food Dyes",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/forensic-chromatography/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Forensic Chromatography of American Junk Food Dyes. Simulate forensic chromatography to isolate and identify hidden, illegal synthetic dyes in american junk food by exploiting their distinct chemical polarities and intermolecular forces. Interact with elements like Reset, Pause, Start Simulation. Aligned with HS-PS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Forensic Chromatography of American Junk Food Dyes - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "forensic-chromatography-poison-analysis-task",
    "thumbnail": "forensic-chromatography.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Formation of the Metacomet Ridge | Earth Science Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/hartford-basin-geology/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Formation of the Metacomet Ridge. Learn through this interactive earth science simulation allowing students to model the tectonic rifting, volcanism, and glacial erosion that formed the metacomet ridge in central connecticut (e.g., mount higby). aligns with ngss hs-ess2-1. Interact with elements like Play, Investigation Guide, Reset. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Formation of the Metacomet Ridge | Earth Science Simulation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "hartford-basin-geology-task",
    "thumbnail": "hartford-basin-geology.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Four Factors of Evolution Model",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/four-factors-evolution/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for The Four Factors of Evolution. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how population growth, genetic variation, competition, and differential survival drive adaptation. Interact with elements like adjust rng-food, Pause, adjust rng-mutation. Aligned with HS-LS4-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Four Factors of Evolution Model, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "four-factors-evolution-task",
    "thumbnail": "four-factors-evolution.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "From Sparks to Waves: Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/from-sparks-to-waves-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for From Sparks to Waves. Learn through this interactive lightning and wave oscilloscope simulation exploring propagation and oscilloscope models. Interact with elements like \u26a1 TRIGGER LIGHTNING, \ud83d\udd08 Tone: OFF, adjust light-freq-slider. Aligned with HS-PS4-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, From Sparks to Waves: Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "from-sparks-to-waves-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "from-sparks-to-waves-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Frost Heaves and Connecticut Stone Walls",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/frost-heaves-and-connecticut-stone-walls/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Frost Heaves and Connecticut Stone Walls. Simulate the physics of ice expansion and frost heaving that pushes rocks to the surface, explaining the abundance of stone walls in new england. Interact with elements like Start Time, adjust sliderWinter, Reset Field. Aligned with HS-ESS2-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, frost heaves, Connecticut stone walls, water expansion, freeze-thaw, mechanical weathering, HS-ESS2-5, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "frost-heaves-and-connecticut-stone-walls.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Garden of the Giants Genetics - Giant Pumpkin Breeding",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/garden-of-the-giants-genetics/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS3-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Garden of the Giants Genetics. Learn through this selective breeding simulation where students track the inheritance of polygenic traits like weight in giant pumpkins over multiple generations, visualizing statistical shifts in bell curves. Interact with elements like adjust nitrogenSliderEl, adjust phosphorusSliderEl, Trigger Drought. Aligned with HS-LS3-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Garden of the Giants Genetics - Giant Pumpkin Breeding - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "garden-of-the-giants-genetics-task",
    "thumbnail": "garden-of-the-giants-genetics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Avogadro's Law Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/avogadros-law/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Avogadro's Law. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating avogadro's law (v1/n1 = v2/n2) exploring the direct relationship between volume and the amount of gas (moles) at constant temperature and pressure. Interact with elements like Pause, Record Data Point, adjust molesSlider. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Avogadro",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "avogadros-law-task",
    "thumbnail": "avogadros-law.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Boyle's Law Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/boyles-law/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Boyle's Law. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating boyle's law, exploring the inverse relationship between the macroscopic properties of volume and pressure by visualizing microscopic gas particle collisions. Interact with elements like Add Gas (More Moles), Reset System, adjust volumeSlider. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Boyle",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "the-squeeze-exploring-boyles-law-task",
    "thumbnail": "boyles-law.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Charles's Law",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/charles-law/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Charles's Law. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating charles's law (v1/t1 = v2/t2) where students manipulate temperature and observe volume changes at constant pressure. Interact with elements like Pause, Record Data Point, Clear Graph. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Charles",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "the-expansion-of-air-exploring-charless-law-task",
    "thumbnail": "charles-law.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Gay-Lussac's Law",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/gay-lussacs-law/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Gay-Lussac's Law. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating gay-lussac's law ($p \\propto t$). control the temperature of a rigid container to observe how microscopic particle motion directly affects macroscopic pressure. Interact with elements like Reset, Pause, adjust tempSlider. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Gay-Lussac",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "gay-lussacs-law.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/ideal-gas-law/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law. Learn through this interactive simulation to explore the ideal gas law (pv = nrt) with a dynamic particle engine and real-time p-v / p-t graphing. Interact with elements like adjust nSlider, adjust tSlider, Reset. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "ideal-gas-law.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation (Scaffolded)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/ideal-gas-law-derivation-scaffolded/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation (Scaffolded). Learn through this scaffolded interactive simulation where students independently discover boyle's, charles's, and avogadro's laws by changing tabs. Interact with elements like adjust slider-P, Charles's Law, Boyle's Law. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation (Scaffolded) - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "ideal-gas-law-derivation-scaffolded-task",
    "thumbnail": "ideal-gas-law-derivation-scaffolded.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/ideal-gas-law-derivation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation. Learn through this interactive simulation where students must experimentally gather data and graph relationships to discover boyle's, charles's, and avogadro's laws, eventually combining them to create the ideal gas law. Interact with elements like adjust slider-P, + Record Data Point, adjust slider-V. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Ideal Gas Law Derivation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "ideal-gas-law-derivation-task",
    "thumbnail": "ideal-gas-law-derivation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gas Laws: Real Gas vs. Ideal Gas Sandbox",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/real-gas-law-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gas Laws: Real Gas vs. Ideal Gas Sandbox. Learn through this interactive simulation to investigate how intermolecular forces (van der waals constant *a*) and particle volume (van der waals constant *b*) cause real gases to deviate from ideal gas behavior. Interact with elements like adjust molSlider, adjust volSlider, adjust tempSlider. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gas Laws: Real Gas vs. Ideal Gas Sandbox - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "real-gas-law-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Global Carbon Cycle Model",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/global-carbon-cycle-model/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Global Carbon Cycle Model. Learn through this quantitative box-model simulation demonstrating the conservation of mass and the flows of carbon between earth's major reservoirs, highlighting human impacts. Interact with elements like Reset, adjust humanFluxSlider, Play Time. Aligned with HS-ESS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Global Carbon Cycle Model, education, interactive, climate change",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "global-carbon-cycle-modeling-task",
    "thumbnail": "global-carbon-cycle-model.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Global Carbon Cycle Simulation (HS-LS2-5)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/carbon-cycle/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Global Carbon Cycle Simulation. Learn about interactive system model illustrating how photosynthesis and cellular respiration exchange carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. Interact with elements like adjust flux-emissions, adjust flux-bio, adjust flux-ocean. Aligned with HS-LS2-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Global Carbon Cycle Simulation (HS-LS2-5), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "balancing-the-global-carbon-budget-task",
    "thumbnail": "carbon-cycle.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Global Climate Impacts & Mitigation Forecast",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/global-climate-impacts/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Global Climate Impacts & Mitigation Forecast. Learn about computational dashboard forecasting the future rate of climate change and its specific impacts on glacial ice and ocean ph. Interact with elements like Carbon Capture (CCS)\u2713 Direct air capture technology. Removes CO\u2082 already in atmosphere., adjust emissionSlider, Rapid Renewable Transition\u2713 Replaces fossil fuels. Reduces gross CO\u2082 emissions drastically.. Aligned with HS-ESS3-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Global Climate Impacts & Mitigation Forecast, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "global-climate-impacts-future-scenarios-task",
    "thumbnail": "global-climate-impacts.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gravitational Slingshot (Assist) Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/gravitational-slingshot/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gravitational Slingshot (Assist) Simulation. Explore orbital mechanics by launching a probe to fly by a massive planet. time the encounter perfectly to gain energy and reach escape velocity! Interact with elements like Reset System, Launch Probe, adjust velSlider. Aligned with HS-ESS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gravitational Slingshot, Gravity Assist, Orbital Mechanics, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "gravitational-slingshot-task",
    "thumbnail": "gravitational-slingshot.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Gravity & Electrostatics Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/gravity-and-electrostatics-simulator/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Gravity and Electrostatics Simulator. Learn through this interactive simulation to compare gravitational and electrostatic forces, manipulate mass/charge/distance, and explore the inverse-square law through data logging and graphing. Interact with elements like adjust slider-r, Single View, Compare View. Aligned with HS-PS2-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Gravity & Electrostatics Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "gravity-and-electrostatics-simulator-task",
    "thumbnail": "gravity-and-electrostatics-simulator.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Greenhouse Effect & Earth's Energy Budget Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/greenhouse-effect/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Greenhouse Effect & Earth's Energy Budget Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring how greenhouse gases affect earth's energy budget and global temperature. Interact with elements like Microscopic View (Photons), Play, Macroscopic View. Aligned with HS-ESS2-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Greenhouse Effect & Earth",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "earths-energy-budget-greenhouse-effect-task",
    "thumbnail": "greenhouse-effect.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Group Behavior and Survival Model (HS-LS2-8)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/group-behavior/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-8",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Group Behavior and Survival Model. Learn through this interactive simulation evaluating how flocking and herding behaviors impact the survival rates of prey against predators. Interact with elements like Clear Data, Solitary (Individual) Prey move independently and randomly. No grouping., Start Hunting Phase. Aligned with HS-LS2-8. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Group Behavior and Survival Model (HS-LS2-8), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "group-behavior-task",
    "thumbnail": "group-behavior.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "HS-LS2-2 Biodiversity and Population Dynamics Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/biodiversity-population-dynamics/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Biodiversity & Population Dynamics Lab. Explore how habitat size, pollution, climate stress, and invasive species affect biodiversity and population trends, then revise claims using disturbance evidence. Interact with elements like adjust invasive, adjust climateStress, adjust habitatArea. Aligned with HS-LS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-LS2-2, biodiversity, population dynamics, ecosystem simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "biodiversity-population-dynamics-task",
    "thumbnail": "biodiversity-population-dynamics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "HVAC & Carpentry Trades: Retrofitting the Mark Twain House",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/mark-twain-house-retrofit/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Retrofitting the Mark Twain House. Learn about trade students must apply modern hvac and insulation techniques to minimize thermal energy loss in an 1874 mansion without damaging its historical fabric. Interact with elements like Reset, adjust outdoorTemp, Acknowledge & Revert. Aligned with HS-PS3-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, HVAC & Carpentry Trades: Retrofitting the Mark Twain House - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "mark-twain-house-retrofit-task",
    "thumbnail": "mark-twain-house-retrofit.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Habitat Fragmentation Mitigation Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/habitat-fragmentation-mitigation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Habitat Fragmentation Mitigation. Learn about interactive computational model to test engineering solutions (wildlife corridors) that mitigate the adverse impacts of habitat fragmentation on genetic variation and population size. Interact with elements like \u21ba Reset, \u25b6 Run Simulation. Aligned with HS-LS4-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Habitat Fragmentation Mitigation Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "habitat-fragmentation-mitigation-task",
    "thumbnail": "habitat-fragmentation-mitigation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Hartford Basin Rift & Dinosaur Tracks Modeler",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/hartford-basin-rift-model/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Hartford Basin Rift & Dinosaur Tracks Modeler. Learn through this interactive simulation of the central valley of connecticut, modeling how triassic rifting, jurassic sedimentation and volcanism, and pleistocene glaciation interact to preserve and expose dinosaur tracks. Interact with elements like 3. CAMP Volcanism (Holyoke Basalt) 198 Ma, 1. Triassic Pangea Breakup 220 Ma, 2. Early Jurassic Deposition & Dinosaurs 200 Ma. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Hartford Basin, Rift Valley, Connecticut geology, Dinosaur State Park, normal fault, Triassic, Jurassic, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "hartford-basin-rift-model-task",
    "thumbnail": "hartford-basin-rift-model.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Hierarchical Organization of Interacting Systems (HS-LS1-2)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/hierarchical-organization/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Hierarchical Organization of Interacting Systems. Learn about interactive model illustrating the hierarchical organization of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in multicellular organisms. Interact with elements like Show Interactions, Build Mode, Digestive System. Aligned with HS-LS1-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Hierarchical Organization of Interacting Systems (HS-LS1-2), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "hierarchical-organization-task",
    "thumbnail": "hierarchical-organization.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms Investigation (HS-LS1-3)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/homeostasis/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms Investigation. Learn through this interactive simulation to plan and conduct investigations on how the body maintains homeostasis during exercise. Interact with elements like adjust env-temp, Resting, Walking. Aligned with HS-LS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms Investigation (HS-LS1-3), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "maintaining-balance-homeostasis-heart-rate-task",
    "thumbnail": "homeostasis.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Human Impact & Biodiversity Solutions (HS-LS2-7)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/human-impact-biodiversity/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-7",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Human Impact & Biodiversity Solutions. Learn through this interactive simulation evaluating the tradeoffs of different engineering solutions to mitigate human impacts on an ecosystem. Interact with elements like adjust sol-parks, adjust slider-inv, adjust slider-poll. Aligned with HS-LS2-7. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Human Impact & Biodiversity Solutions (HS-LS2-7), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "human-impact-biodiversity-task",
    "thumbnail": "human-impact-biodiversity.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Human Settlement & Migration Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/human-migration-settlement-simulator/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Human Settlement & Migration Simulator. Learn about interactive map demonstrating how human populations migrate towards natural resources and are displaced by natural hazards and climate change. features specific historical case studies (nile river valley, the dust bowl), a modern climate refugee scenario, and a dynamic population data logger for quantitative analysis. Interact with elements like \ud83c\udf0a Climate Refugees Modern, \ud83c\udf3e The Dust Bowl Historical, Reset. Aligned with HS-ESS3-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Human Settlement & Migration Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "human-migration-settlement-simulator-task",
    "thumbnail": "human-migration-settlement-simulator.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/ice-albedo-feedback/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating the positive feedback loop between rising global temperatures, melting sea ice, and decreasing surface albedo. Interact with elements like Reset, Start Simulation, adjust ghgInput. Aligned with HS-ESS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Ice-Albedo Feedback Loop, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "ice-albedo-feedback.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Interactive Boat River Crossing Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/interactive-boat-river-crossing-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Interactive Boat River Crossing Simulation. Learn through this physics simulation exploring relative velocity and vector addition as a boat crosses a flowing river. Interact with elements like adjust boatAngleSlider, Export CSV, adjust riverSpeedSlider. Aligned with HS-PS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Interactive Boat River Crossing Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "navigating-the-current",
    "thumbnail": "interactive-boat-river-crossing-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Intermolecular Forces Investigation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/intermolecular-forces/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Intermolecular Forces Investigation. Learn about observe boiling points and surface tension to infer the strength of london dispersion, dipole-dipole, and hydrogen bonding forces. Interact with elements like Export CSV, adjust tempSlider. Aligned with HS-PS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Intermolecular Forces Investigation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "intermolecular-forces-task",
    "thumbnail": "intermolecular-forces.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Invasive Species Dynamics Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/invasive-species-dynamics/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Invasive Species Dynamics. Learn through this interactive simulation introducing an invasive species into a stable ecosystem and testing various human interventions. Interact with elements like Introduce Invasive Species, Pause, adjust slider-removal. Aligned with HS-LS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Invasive Species Dynamics, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "invasive-species-dynamics-task",
    "thumbnail": "invasive-species-dynamics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Le Chatelier's Principle Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/le-chatelier/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Le Chatelier's Principle Simulator. Learn about interactively stress an equilibrium system (haber process) by changing concentration, volume, and temperature to see how the system shifts. Interact with elements like Add NH\u2083 (Product), adjust volumeSlider, Add H\u2082 (Reactant). Aligned with HS-PS1-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Le Chatelier",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "optimizing-the-haber-process-designing-for-maximum-ammonia-yield",
    "thumbnail": "le-chatelier.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Lights Out",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/lights-out/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Lights Out. Learn about turn off all the lights on the grid. clicking a light toggles it and its adjacent neighbors. Interact with elements like Randomize, Play Again, Solve. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "Logic, Puzzle, Lights Out, Grid, Game",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "lights-out.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Little Poland Fermentation: Krakowska Dry Sausage (HS-LS2-3)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/little-poland-fermentation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Little Poland Fermentation: Dry Sausage (Krakowska). Learn through this interactive simulation exploring krakowska dry sausage fermentation in new britain's \"little poland\", focusing on manipulating environmental variables to favor beneficial anaerobic bacteria. Interact with elements like Start Fermentation, adjust temp-slider, adjust salt-slider. Aligned with HS-LS2-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Krakowska, sausage, fermentation, anaerobic, aerobic, HS-LS2-3, culinary arts, education",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "little-poland-fermentation-task",
    "thumbnail": "little-poland-fermentation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Long Island Sound Hypoxia Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/long-island-sound-hypoxia/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Long Island Sound Hypoxia Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring how human-caused nutrient runoff, combined with seasonal temperature changes, creates dead zones (hypoxia) in coastal ecosystems and impacts marine life. Interact with elements like Start Annual Simulation, adjust temp-slider, adjust mystery-slider. Aligned with HS-ESS3-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Long Island Sound Hypoxia Simulation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "long-island-sound-hypoxia-task",
    "thumbnail": "long-island-sound-hypoxia.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Long Island Sound Lobster Collapse",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/long-island-sound-lobster-collapse/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Long Island Sound Lobster Collapse. Learn through this investigative simulation exploring the causes of the american lobster population collapse using a mystery environmental variable. Interact with elements like adjust mysteryVariable, adjust nitrogenRunoff, Play / Pause. Aligned with HS-LS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Long Island Sound Lobster Collapse - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "long-island-sound-lobster-collapse-task",
    "thumbnail": "long-island-sound-lobster-collapse.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Lyme Disease Ecology & Population Dynamics",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/lyme-disease-ecology/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Lyme Disease Ecology Simulation. Learn about interactive mathematical model exploring the ecological cascade in new england forests, demonstrating how oak masting, predator populations, and winter severity drive mouse populations, tick proliferation, and human lyme disease risk. Interact with elements like adjust foxPopulation, adjust deerDensity, Trigger Oak Mast Year. Aligned with HS-LS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Lyme Disease Ecology & Population Dynamics - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "lyme-disease-ecology-balancing-act-task",
    "thumbnail": "lyme-disease-ecology.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Lyme Disease Ecology Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/connecticut-tick-ecology/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Lyme Disease Ecology. Learn through this interactive simulation evaluating claims about ecosystem stability and complex interactions in a connecticut forest between oak trees, mice, deer, and ticks that drive lyme disease risk. Interact with elements like Trigger Acorn Mast Year, adjust deerSlider, Vaccinate Mice. Aligned with HS-LS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Lyme Disease Ecology Simulation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "connecticut-tick-ecology-task",
    "thumbnail": "connecticut-tick-ecology.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Lyme Disease Ecology: The Acorn Connection",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/new-england-lyme-ecology/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Lyme Disease Ecology: The Acorn Connection. Investigate the complex, multi-year ecological cascade that drives lyme disease risk in new england forests, modeling the 2-year delay between acorn mast events, white-footed mouse population booms, and infected tick surges. Interact with elements like adjust acorn-slider, adjust predator-slider, adjust deer-slider. Aligned with HS-LS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Lyme Disease Ecology: The Acorn Connection - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "new-england-lyme-ecology-task",
    "thumbnail": "new-england-lyme-ecology.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Macromolecule Biosynthesis Model (HS-LS1-6)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/macromolecules/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Macromolecule Biosynthesis Model. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules combine with other elements to form amino acids and other large carbon-based molecules. Interact with elements like Break Down Sugar (Metabolism), Synthesize Molecule, -. Aligned with HS-LS1-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Macromolecule Biosynthesis Model (HS-LS1-6), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "macromolecules-task",
    "thumbnail": "macromolecules.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Macroscopic Energy vs. Microscopic Particles",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/macroscopic-energy-model/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Macroscopic vs. Microscopic Energy Model. Learn about interactive dual-view model illustrating how macroscopic temperature and elastic potential energy are derived from microscopic particle motion and relative particle positions. Interact with elements like Potential Energy (Relative Position), Record Data Point, adjust temp-slider. Aligned with HS-PS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Macroscopic Energy vs. Microscopic Particles, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "macroscopic-energy-model-task",
    "thumbnail": "macroscopic-energy-model.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Mantle Convection Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/mantle-convection-explorer/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Mantle Convection Explorer. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring how the outward flow of energy from earth's core drives thermal convection in the mantle and the surface expression of plate tectonics. Interact with elements like Add Heat, adjust slider-viscosity, Reset Simulation. Aligned with HS-ESS2-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Mantle Convection Explorer, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "mantle-convection-explorer-task",
    "thumbnail": "mantle-convection-explorer.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Mastermind Codebreaker",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/mastermind/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Mastermind Codebreaker. Learn about use logic and deduction to break the hidden color code in 10 attempts or less. Interact with elements like Check Guess, New Game. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "Logic, Deduction, Mastermind, Codebreaker, Game",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "mastermind.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Metacomet Ridge Formation: Middletown, CT Geologic History",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/metacomet-ridge-formation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Metacomet Ridge Formation. Learn through this interactive geological simulation modeling the formation of the metacomet ridge, including higby and beseck mountains in middletown, connecticut. Interact with elements like 5. Erosion & Glaciation, 1. Rifting (200 Ma), 4. Faulting & Tilting. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Metacomet Ridge Formation: Middletown, CT Geologic History - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "metacomet-ridge-formation-task",
    "thumbnail": "metacomet-ridge-formation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Millstone Power Station: Nuclear Fission Case Study",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/millstone-nuclear-fission/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-8",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Millstone Nuclear Fission Case Study. Evaluate the competing design solutions for managing the immense energy of u-235 fission at connecticut's millstone power station. Interact with elements like 1. Mechanism, 3. Cost-Benefit Analysis, Trigger Reaction. Aligned with HS-PS1-8. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Nuclear Fission, Millstone, Connecticut, energy",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "millstone-nuclear-fission.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Mitosis and Cellular Differentiation Model (HS-LS1-4)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/mitosis-differentiation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Mitosis and Cellular Differentiation Model. Learn about interactive model illustrating how a single cell divides and differentiates to form a complex multicellular organism. Interact with elements like 1. Zygote (Single Cell), 3. Blastula (Hollow Ball), 2. Cleavage (Mitosis). Aligned with HS-LS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Mitosis and Cellular Differentiation Model (HS-LS1-4), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "mitosis-differentiation-task",
    "thumbnail": "mitosis-differentiation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Molecular Structures & Designed Materials",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/molecular-structures-materials/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Molecular Structures & Designed Materials. Explore how the molecular-level structure of metals (conductivity), polymers (flexibility), and pharmaceuticals (specificity) determines their macro-scale functioning. Interact with elements like OFF, Polymers (Flexibility), Metals (Conductivity). Aligned with HS-PS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Molecular Structures & Designed Materials, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "molecular-structures-materials-task",
    "thumbnail": "molecular-structures-materials.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Monster Molecules Showcase",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/monster-molecules/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Monster Molecules Showcase. Explore bizarre, extreme, and gigantic molecules to understand how periodic table patterns (like carbon's valence electrons) dictate bonding geometry. Interact with elements like Clear Labels & Measurements, 4 Bonds, Verify Formula. Aligned with HS-PS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-PS1-1, Chemistry, Molecules, Bonding, 3Dmol.js, Science Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "molecular-geometry-monsters-task",
    "thumbnail": "monster-molecules.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Natural Selection Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/natural-selection/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Natural Selection Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating natural selection and adaptation (ngss hs-ls4-3), featuring an evolving population, real-time data logging, and graphing. Interact with elements like Play, Next Gen, adjust bg-color. Aligned with HS-LS4-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Natural Selection Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "survival-fittest-natural-selection-task",
    "thumbnail": "natural-selection.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Natural Selection and Adaptation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/natural-selection-adaptation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS4-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Natural Selection and Adaptation. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating how specific biotic and abiotic factors drive changes in gene frequency over time, leading to adaptation. Interact with elements like Play, adjust rng-temp, Gene Frequency Chart (Cause & Effect). Aligned with HS-LS4-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Natural Selection and Adaptation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "natural-selection-adaptation-task",
    "thumbnail": "natural-selection-adaptation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "New Haven Apizza Thermodynamics",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/new-haven-apizza-thermodynamics/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for New Haven Apizza Thermodynamics. Explore the science of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) in a traditional coal-fired brick oven and how it uniquely cooks connecticut's famous apizza. Interact with elements like adjust sliderMaterial, Reset Oven, Insert Pizza. Aligned with HS-PS3-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, New Haven Apizza Thermodynamics - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "new-haven-apizza-thermodynamics-task",
    "thumbnail": "new-haven-apizza-thermodynamics.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Nuclear Processes Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/nuclear-processes/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-8",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Nuclear Processes Simulator. Learn about visualize the changes in protons and neutrons, and the massive energy released, during alpha decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. Interact with elements like Trigger Reaction, Reset. Aligned with HS-PS1-8. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Nuclear Processes Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "nuclear-processes-task",
    "thumbnail": "nuclear-processes.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching in La Parguera",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/la-parguera-ocean-acidification/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-2; HS-ESS3-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching in La Parguera. Learn through this interactive earth systems simulation showing how changes to the atmosphere (increased co\u2082) create destructive feedback loops in the hydrosphere and biosphere. Interact with elements like adjust emissionRate, Reset, Play. Aligned with HS-ESS3-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Ocean Acidification & Coral Bleaching in La Parguera - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "la-parguera-ocean-acidification-task",
    "thumbnail": "la-parguera-ocean-acidification.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Offshore Wind Energy Optimization in New London",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/new-london-wind-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Offshore Wind Energy Optimization in New London. Learn about engineering challenge adapted for connecticut. students design a wind turbine array to maximize energy conversion while navigating complex real-world constraints, such as balancing energy output against the disruption of local commercial shipping lanes, the impact on long island sound bird migrations, and the visual aesthetics for coastal residents. (also aligns with hs-ps3-3) Interact with elements like adjust wind-speed, adjust num-blades, adjust blade-length. Aligned with HS-ETS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Offshore Wind Energy Optimization in New London, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "offshore-wind-energy-optimization-task",
    "thumbnail": "new-london-wind-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Orbital Motion & Kepler's Laws",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/orbital-motion/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Orbital Motion & Kepler's Laws Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring newton's law of universal gravitation and kepler's laws by adjusting planetary parameters. Interact with elements like Reset Orbit, adjust initDistance, adjust starMass. Aligned with HS-ESS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Orbital Motion & Kepler",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "the-rhythm-of-the-spheres-task",
    "thumbnail": "orbital-motion.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Photosynthesis Rate Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/photosynthesis/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Photosynthesis Rate Lab. Learn about interactive lab to investigate how environmental factors (light, temperature, co2, wavelength) affect the rate of photosynthesis. Interact with elements like adjust wavelength, adjust temperature, Record Data Point. Aligned with HS-LS1-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Photosynthesis Rate Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "photosynthesis.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Planetary Defense: Asteroid Deflection",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/planetary-defense/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Planetary Defense: Asteroid Deflection. Learn about use orbital mechanics and kinetic impactors to alter an asteroid's trajectory and save earth from a catastrophic collision. Interact with elements like Reset Scenario, Pause, adjust dvAngSlider. Aligned with HS-ESS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS1-4, Earth Science, Orbit, Asteroid, Planetary Defense, Kepler, Newton",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "planetary-defense-task",
    "thumbnail": "planetary-defense.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Portland Brownstone Quarry Simulator (Middletown Area)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/portland-brownstone-quarry/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Portland Brownstone Quarry Simulator. Learn about resource management simulator focusing on the historical portland, ct brownstone quarries, demonstrating how natural resources, economics, and natural hazards (flooding) influence human settlement and industry. Interact with elements like Recruit 10 Workers (-$500), adjust extraction-slider, Play Year. Aligned with HS-ESS3-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Portland Brownstone Quarry Simulator (Middletown Area) - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "portland-brownstone-quarry-task",
    "thumbnail": "portland-brownstone-quarry.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Predator-Prey Ecosystem Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/predator-prey/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Predator-Prey Ecosystem Simulation. Learn through this ecosystem simulation visualizing the population dynamics of predator and prey species over time. Interact with elements like adjust predatorEfficiency, adjust preyReproduction, adjust initPred. Aligned with HS-LS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Predator-Prey Ecosystem Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "ecosystem-balancing-act",
    "thumbnail": "predator-prey.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Projectile Motion Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/projectile-motion-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Projectile Motion Simulation. Learn through this interactive physics simulation to study the kinematics of projectile motion by adjusting launch variables. Interact with elements like adjust param-h0, Reset Defaults, adjust param-vc. Aligned with HS-PS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Projectile Motion Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "projectile-motion-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Protein Unfolding & Denaturation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/protein-denaturation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Protein Unfolding & Denaturation. Learn about simulates how extreme temperatures and ph changes cause a protein (hemoglobin) to lose its 3d structure and function. Interact with elements like Verify Claim, adjust temp-slider, 3D View. Aligned with HS-LS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-LS1-1, Protein, Denaturation, Hemoglobin, 3Dmol.js, Science Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "protein-denaturation-task",
    "thumbnail": "protein-denaturation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Puerto Rican Karst Topography: Water & Bedrock Interactions",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/puerto-rican-karst-topography/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Puerto Rican Karst Topography: Water & Bedrock Interactions. Learn through this interactive simulation investigating how water chemically weathers limestone over thousands of years to create the unique karst landforms of puerto rico (sinkholes, mogotes, and aquifers). Interact with elements like Play, Phenomenon Info, Reset. Aligned with HS-ESS2-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS2-5, Puerto Rico, Karst, Topography, Limestone, Sinkholes, Aquifer, Simulation, Earth Science, Water Properties",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "puerto-rican-karst-topography-task",
    "thumbnail": "puerto-rican-karst-topography.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Puerto Rico Resilient Microgrid Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/puerto-rico-microgrid-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Puerto Rico Resilient Microgrid Simulation. Learn about design a resilient community microgrid to survive a multi-day grid outage during a simulated hurricane event by balancing solar generation, battery storage, and load shedding constraints. Interact with elements like adjust batteryCapacity, Run Hurricane Simulation, adjust solarSize. Aligned with HS-ETS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Puerto Rico Resilient Microgrid Simulation - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "puerto-rico-microgrid-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "puerto-rico-microgrid-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Puerto Rico Trench Gravity Anomaly",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/puerto-rico-trench-gravity-anomaly/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Puerto Rico Trench Gravity Anomaly. Model the subduction of the north american plate under the caribbean plate to investigate the massive free-air gravity anomaly of the puerto rico trench. Interact with elements like adjust trenchDepthSlider, adjust mantleDensitySlider, Reset Simulation. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Puerto Rico Trench Gravity Anomaly - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "puerto-rico-trench-gravity-anomaly-task",
    "thumbnail": "puerto-rico-trench-gravity-anomaly.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Quantum Entanglement Puzzle",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/quantum-entanglement/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Quantum Entanglement Puzzle. Learn about 4x4 grid puzzle where nodes are secretly entangled in pairs. incrementing one decrements its hidden partner. Interact with elements like Play Again, Reset Puzzle. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "logic game, puzzle, quantum entanglement, grid puzzle, cognitive ability",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "quantum-entanglement.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Radiometric Dating & Earth's History",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/radiometric-dating-explorer/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Radiometric Dating Explorer. Learn about interactive tool simulating radioactive decay to demonstrate how scientists determine the absolute ages of crustal rocks and meteorites. Interact with elements like adjust speedSlider, Reset Sample, Pause. Aligned with HS-ESS1-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Radiometric Dating & Earth",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "radiometric-dating-explorer-task",
    "thumbnail": "radiometric-dating-explorer.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Reaction Rates Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/reaction-rates-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Reaction Rates Simulation. Explore how changing temperature (kinetic energy) and concentration affects collision frequency, reaction rates, and activation energy barriers using an interactive particle model. Interact with elements like Start Experiment, adjust concentrationBSlider, adjust concentrationASlider. Aligned with HS-PS1-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Reaction Rates Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "reaction-rates-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "reaction-rates-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Resonance Cascade Puzzle",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/resonance-cascade/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Resonance Cascade Puzzle. Learn about 5x5 grid puzzle. nodes hold energy and splash specifically configured adjacent nodes based on their current state. Interact with elements like New Grid, Reset Grid. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "logic game, puzzle, resonance cascade, grid puzzle, cognitive ability",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "resonance-cascade.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Rollercoaster Energy Computational Model",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/energy-change-model/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Energy Change Computational Model. Learn about interactive mathematical and computational model for a rollercoaster cart system, balancing kinetic, potential, and thermal energy changes with total energy flow. Interact with elements like Yes, it is perfectly accurate., No, real systems lose energy to unmeasured forms., adjust ek-slider. Aligned with HS-PS3-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Energy Change Computational Model, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "energy-change-model-task",
    "thumbnail": "energy-change-model.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Saharan Dust Transport (Polvo del Sahara)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/saharan-dust-transport/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Saharan Dust Transport (Polvo del Sahara). Learn through this interactive simulation modeling the transport of saharan dust across the atlantic ocean via trade winds, exploring its impacts on puerto rico's air quality, hurricane suppression, and nutrient deposition. Interact with elements like Play, Information, Reset. Aligned with HS-ESS2-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Saharan Dust Transport (Polvo del Sahara) - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "saharan-dust-transport-task",
    "thumbnail": "saharan-dust-transport.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Secondary Succession in El Yunque",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/el-yunque-secondary-succession/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for El Yunque Secondary Succession. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating secondary succession in puerto rico's el yunque national forest, featuring the fast-growing pioneer yagrumo and the slow-growing climax tabonuco trees post-hurricane. Interact with elements like Pause Time, Trigger Hurricane, Population Dynamics. Aligned with HS-LS2-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Secondary Succession in El Yunque - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "el-yunque-secondary-succession-task",
    "thumbnail": "el-yunque-secondary-succession.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Sources of Genetic Variation Model (HS-LS3-2)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/genetic-variation/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS3-2",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Sources of Genetic Variation Model. Learn about interactive exploration of how meiosis, replication errors, and environmental mutations create heritable genetic variation. Interact with elements like Copy DNA Strand, DNA Repair (Reset), Reset Chromosomes. Aligned with HS-LS3-2. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Sources of Genetic Variation Model (HS-LS3-2), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "genetic-variation-task",
    "thumbnail": "genetic-variation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Spacecraft Reentry Optimization Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/spacecraft-reentry-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Spacecraft Reentry Optimization Simulation. Learn through this interactive simulation challenging users to design a reentry vehicle by balancing mass, shield diameter, angle, and material to survive atmospheric entry against strict mission briefing constraints, while reflecting on model limitations. Interact with elements like Acknowledge & Close, adjust angle, adjust diameter. Aligned with HS-ETS1-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Spacecraft Reentry Optimization Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "spacecraft-reentry-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "spacecraft-reentry-simulation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Stage Lighting Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/stage-lighting-simulator/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Stage Lighting Simulator. Investigate the energy transfer and circuit topography of two stage lighting tracks. Interact with elements like Fix Bulbs, +, -. Aligned with HS-PS3-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Stage Lighting Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "stage-lighting-simulator-task",
    "thumbnail": "stage-lighting-simulator.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Stellar Life Cycle Simulations",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/stellar-phenomena-simulator/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Stellar Phenomena Simulator. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring the stages of stellar life, from a stellar nursery to a star's ultimate fate. Interact with elements like 1. Stellar Nursery, 3. Stellar Fate, adjust temp-slider. Aligned with HS-ESS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Stellar Life Cycle Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "stellar-phenomena-simulator-task",
    "thumbnail": "stellar-phenomena-simulator.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Stellar Nucleosynthesis Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/stellar-nucleosynthesis/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Stellar Nucleosynthesis Explorer. Learn through this interactive simulation demonstrating the life cycle of stars (low and high mass) and how they produce elements through nuclear fusion and supernovae, with real-time nucleon conservation tracking. Interact with elements like Play, Export CSV, Restart. Aligned with HS-ESS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS1-3, Earth and Space Sciences, Stellar Nucleosynthesis, Star Life Cycle, Nuclear Fusion, Elements, Supernova, Main Sequence, Red Giant",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "task",
    "thumbnail": "stellar-nucleosynthesis.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Sustainable Resource Management Simulator",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/resource-management-simulator/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Sustainable Resource Management Simulator. Learn through this computational simulation where users must balance human population growth against biodiversity loss and resource depletion. Interact with elements like Natural Gas Medium energy, med cost. Mod pollution., Renewable (Solar/Wind) Low energy initially, high cost. Zero pollution., Balanced Zoning Medium food. Preserves some habitat.. Aligned with HS-ESS3-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Sustainable Resource Management Simulator, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "resource-management-simulator-task",
    "thumbnail": "resource-management-simulator.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Synaptic Links logic Game",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/synaptic-links/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Synaptic Links logic Game. Learn about deduce the correct graph structure to satisfy a list of procedurally generated rules. Interact with elements like Verify Network, Clear Edges, Solve Another. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "logic game, deduction, graph theory, nodes, edges, cognitive ability",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "synaptic-links.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Tambora 1816: Year Without a Summer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/tambora-1816/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Tambora 1816: Year Without a Summer. Investigate how stratospheric aerosols from a massive volcanic eruption affected earth's energy budget and caused the 1816 global climate anomaly. Interact with elements like Reset Simulation, adjust veiSlider, Initiate Eruption (Year 0). Aligned with HS-ESS2-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS2-4, Earth Science, Climate, Volcano, Albedo, Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "tambora-1816-task",
    "thumbnail": "tambora-1816.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Tectonic Landscape Modeler",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/tectonic-landscape-modeller/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Tectonic Landscape Modeler. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring how slow constructive forces (uplift) and destructive forces (weathering, mass wasting) shape earth's surface over geologic time. Interact with elements like Mass Wasting Sudden slope failure \ud83e\udea8, Weathering & Erosion Slow valley carving \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f, Volcanism Rapid cone building \ud83c\udf0b. Aligned with HS-ESS2-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Tectonic Landscape Modeler, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "tectonic-landscape-modeller-task",
    "thumbnail": "tectonic-landscape-modeller.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "The Flint Water Crisis: Solubility & Precipitation (Ksp)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/flint-water-crisis/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS1-6",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for The Flint Water Crisis: Solubility & Precipitation. Learn through this interactive simulation exploring the solubility product constant (ksp) and precipitation reactions by modeling the addition of orthophosphate to prevent lead leaching. Interact with elements like adjust sliderDose, Reset, Pause. Aligned with HS-PS1-6. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, The Flint Water Crisis: Solubility & Precipitation (Ksp) - Free Interactive NGSS Simulation | Science Simulations, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "flint-water-crisis-task",
    "thumbnail": "flint-water-crisis.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "The Great Oxidation Event",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/great-oxidation-event/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-7",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for The Great Oxidation Event. Learn about interactive timeline model simulating how early photosynthetic life altered earth's atmosphere, exhausted ocean chemical sinks, and paved the way for complex aerobic life. Interact with elements like adjust popSlider, Start Time. Aligned with HS-ESS2-7. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, The Great Oxidation Event, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "great-oxidation-event-task",
    "thumbnail": "great-oxidation-event.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Thermal Equilibrium Sandbox",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/thermal-equilibrium-sandbox/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS3-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Thermal Equilibrium Sandbox. Learn about interactive closed-system sandbox to investigate how components of different materials, masses, and initial temperatures transfer heat until reaching a uniform energy distribution (thermal equilibrium). Interact with elements like adjust tempA, adjust massA, adjust tempB. Aligned with HS-PS3-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Thermal Equilibrium Sandbox, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "thermal-equilibrium-sandbox-task",
    "thumbnail": "thermal-equilibrium-sandbox.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Towers of Hanoi",
    "url": "/en/simulations/logic/towers-of-hanoi/",
    "ngss": "",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Towers of Hanoi. Learn about solve the classic puzzle by moving all disks to the final peg without placing a larger disk on a smaller one. Interact with elements like Reset Game, adjust disk-count. NGSS-aligned. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "Logic, Puzzle, Towers of Hanoi, Recursion, Game",
    "hasTask": false,
    "taskPath": "",
    "thumbnail": "towers-of-hanoi.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Trait Distribution and Probability Model (HS-LS3-3)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/trait-distribution/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS3-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Trait Distribution and Probability Model. Learn about interactive statistical model exploring how genetic and environmental factors influence the normal distribution of traits in a population. Interact with elements like adjust slider-variance, adjust slider-env, adjust slider-genetic. Aligned with HS-LS3-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Trait Distribution and Probability Model (HS-LS3-3), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "trait-distribution-task",
    "thumbnail": "trait-distribution.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Trophic Energy Pyramid Model (HS-LS2-4)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/trophic-energy/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS2-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Trophic Energy Pyramid Model. Learn about interactive mathematical model illustrating the transfer of energy and biomass from one trophic level to another in an ecosystem. Interact with elements like adjust efficiency, adjust producer-energy. Aligned with HS-LS2-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Trophic Energy Pyramid Model (HS-LS2-4), education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "trophic-energy-task",
    "thumbnail": "trophic-energy.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Urban Watershed Mitigation Design (HS-ESS3-4)",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/technological-solution-evaluation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS3-4",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Urban Watershed Mitigation Design. Evaluate and refine technological solutions to reduce agricultural and urban runoff impacts on a local watershed. Interact with elements like adjust filtration, Run Simulation (10 Yrs), adjust ag-buffers. Aligned with HS-ESS3-4. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-ESS3-4, Watershed, Mitigation, Technology, Ecology, Environment, Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "technological-solution-evaluation-task",
    "thumbnail": "technological-solution-evaluation.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Virus Capsid Explorer",
    "url": "/en/simulations/life-sciences/virus-capsid-explorer/",
    "ngss": "HS-LS1-1",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Virus Capsid Explorer. Learn about interactive 3d visualization of a viral capsid structure and its internal genetic material. Interact with elements like Explore Structure, Investigate (NGSS), adjust capsid-opacity. Aligned with HS-LS1-1. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "NGSS, HS-LS1-1, Virus, Capsid, DNA, RNA, 3Dmol.js, Science Simulation",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "virus-capsid-explorer-task",
    "thumbnail": "virus-capsid-explorer.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Water Properties & Earth Processes",
    "url": "/en/simulations/earth-space-sciences/water-properties-earth-processes/",
    "ngss": "HS-ESS2-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Water Properties & Earth Processes. Learn about interactive lab environment exploring frost wedging, chemical weathering, and stream transport. Interact with elements like \ud83e\uddea Chemical Weathering, adjust waterSlider, \u2744\ufe0f Frost Wedging. Aligned with HS-ESS2-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Water Properties & Earth Processes, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "water-properties-earth-processes-task",
    "thumbnail": "water-properties-earth-processes.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Wave Technology: Information & Energy",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/wave-information-technology/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-5",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Wave Technology: Information & Energy. Learn about interactive exploration of how solar cells capture energy from light waves, and how fiber optics use total internal reflection to transmit digital data. Interact with elements like Fiber Optics (Transmitting Information), adjust sun-angle-slider, adjust wavelength-slider. Aligned with HS-PS4-5. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Wave Technology: Information & Energy, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "wave-information-technology-task",
    "thumbnail": "wave-information-technology.png"
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  {
    "title": "Wave-Particle Duality of Light",
    "url": "/en/simulations/physical-sciences/wave-particle-duality/",
    "ngss": "HS-PS4-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Wave-Particle Duality. Evaluate two interactive models: the double-slit experiment (wave interference) and the photoelectric effect (particle threshold energy). Interact with elements like adjust freq-slider, Evidence 2: The Particle Model (Photoelectric), Evidence 1: The Wave Model (Double Slit). Aligned with HS-PS4-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Wave-Particle Duality of Light, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "wave-particle-duality-task",
    "thumbnail": "wave-particle-duality.png"
  },
  {
    "title": "Wind Turbine Optimization Simulation",
    "url": "/en/simulations/engineering-technology-science/wind-turbine-simulation/",
    "ngss": "HS-ETS1-3",
    "description": "Interactive science simulation for Wind Turbine Optimization Simulation. Learn through this engineering simulation challenging users to optimize wind turbine parameters to maximize energy output. Interact with elements like adjust wind-speed, adjust num-blades, adjust blade-length. Aligned with HS-ETS1-3. Explore this interactive high school educational tool today!",
    "keywords": "science, simulation, NGSS, Wind Turbine Optimization Simulation, education, interactive",
    "hasTask": true,
    "taskPath": "wind-turbine-simulation-task",
    "thumbnail": "wind-turbine-simulation.png"
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