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=== Creating resources using Simulations (Science) ===
=== Creating resources using Simulations (Science) ===
====Introduction ====
PhET is a free and open application desktop based simulation tool which can be used to study different experiments. There are many PhET simulations available on the [https://phet.colorado.edu/ internet]. [[Learn Screenshot|Screenshots]] can be taken of the simulation or a [[Learn Record My Desktop|screencast recording]] of a simulation can be done to create additional resources for the classroom.
[[File:PhETcolorvision.png|right|450px]]
===== Building of subject related competencies =====
Setting up experiments, investigations and recording and concluding are important processes of science. Simulations can be used to support the physical experimentation. Wherever possible, hands-on experimentation and investigation must be done. In addition or as a follow-up, students can be supported to run computer based simulations. In some cases, a virtual simulation allows the students to run a what-if scenario. Sometimes changes happen very quickly or very slowly. In both cases, studying the changes in a controlled setting may help the students observe the changes, record and document. The simulations are built for a particular process or event and allow the user to modify variables/ parameters to study the experiment.
====Learning objectives====
# Understanding the role of experimentation in science
# Facilitating students' self learning through investigation in interactive environments like simulations
# Combining simulations, videos and other digital resources for learning
====Resources====
# Handout for [[Learn PhET|PhET]]
# [[wikipedia:Simulation|What is a simulation?]]
# [[wikipedia:Computer_simulation|What is a computer simulation?]]
=== Creating resources using Desktop Planetarium (Science) ===
=== Creating resources using Desktop Planetarium (Science) ===
