How to Teach Projectile Motion with an Inquiry Simulation (HS-PS2-1)
April 21, 2026
A practical, NGSS-aligned inquiry lesson using an interactive projectile motion simulation with a student-facing task and assessment tips.
Science Education Articles
Teaching strategies, NGSS alignment guides, phenomenon ideas, and simulation how-tos for high school science educators.
Under Pressure: Teaching Henry’s Law and Gas Solubility with 'The Bends'
April 20, 2026
Engage students with the dangerous phenomenon of 'the bends' to teach Henry’s Law, gas solubility, and collision theory (HS-PS1-5) using interactive simulations.
The Burn: Teaching Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Respiration Through Simulation
April 19, 2026
Discover an inquiry-based approach to teaching aerobic vs anaerobic respiration (HS-LS2-3) using real-world athletic phenomena and interactive simulations.
Seeing the Unseen: Teaching 3D Wave Superposition and HS-PS4-1
April 18, 2026
Learn how to move beyond 2D textbook diagrams and use interactive simulations to teach 3D wave superposition and interference (HS-PS4-1).
Explosive Chemistry: Teaching Alkali Metals and HS-PS1-1 with Interactive Simulations
April 17, 2026
Discover how to teach alkali metals reactivity and periodic trends (HS-PS1-1) using explosive phenomena and interactive digital simulations.
Exploring the Ideal Gas Law with Interactive Tasks
April 16, 2026
A comprehensive guide on teaching the Ideal Gas Law using interactive NGSS-aligned simulation tasks to help students connect pressure, volume, and temperature.
How to Teach Gas Laws with Interactive Simulations (NGSS HS-PS1-5, HS-PS1-6)
April 10, 2026
A practical guide for high school science teachers on using free, interactive gas law simulations to build student understanding of Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, and Gay-Lussac's Law aligned to NGSS.
Teaching Natural Selection and Evolution with NGSS Simulations (HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-4)
April 07, 2026
Discover how free, interactive NGSS simulations can help high school biology teachers make natural selection tangible and engaging — from antibiotic resistance to urban adaptation.
5 NGSS Phenomena That Hook Students in the First 5 Minutes
April 03, 2026
Five scientifically fascinating, student-relevant phenomena for high school science classrooms, each with a free interactive simulation to drive investigation and NGSS-aligned learning.
Welcome to the Science Simulations Blog
March 25, 2026
An introduction to the Science Simulations blog — where educators find teaching strategies, NGSS alignment tips, and ideas for using interactive simulations in the classroom.