Mapping NGSS Science Practices to PhET Science Simulations

Science Investigations that can be done in 10 - 20 minutes with K - 6 students.

1. Resistance in a Wire - Studying Physics
1. NGSS Practice: Make observations to collect data that can be used to make comparisons.
2. Question: What is the relationship between length and resistance in a wire?
2. Forces and Motion - Studying Physics
1. NGSS Practice: Record information (observations, thoughts, and ideas).
2. Question: What happened? (use the word force in your answer)
3. Projectile Motion - Studying Physics
1. NGSS Practice: Describe, measure, estimate, and/or graph quantities (e.g., area, volume, weight, time) to address a scientific question.
2. Question: At what angle do have to set the cannon in order to hit the target?