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Build inquiry, understanding, and a love of math and science.

With over 450 virtual, interactive STEM simulations all aligned to the latest standards, Gizmos help educators bring powerful new learning experiences to grade 3-12 classrooms.

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An Intro to Gizmos

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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

When students learn to graph the solution to an inequality on the Cartesian plane, it can often become a rather mindless exercise in deciding two things: “dashed or solid line” and “shading above or below the line.” Many students can get pretty good...

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Bring science to life with real-life STEM cases.

Gizmos STEM Cases put students in the roles of professionals tasked with solving real-world STEM problems — just like real scientists.

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Research

Leverage research-proven teaching tools.

Independent research studies show how Gizmos interactive simulations power effective math and science instruction and impact student achievement.

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Professional Development

Prepare teachers for even greater success.

When teachers effectively integrate Gizmos into instruction they can take learning to new levels. Learn how our support helps educators be their best.

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Resources

Make the most of your implementation.

Get insights, ideas, inspiration and more. We’re here to help you use Gizmos in the classroom—whether you’re just getting started or ready to go deeper.

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Everybody's Talking About Gizmos

"Using Gizmos has had a positive impact on student learning. Gizmos allows them to dig deeper and manipulate variables to lead them to a higher-level depth of knowledge. There were plenty of students who had a ‘light bulb’ moment using a Gizmo!"

- Teacher, Racine Unified School District, WI

"Textbooks have come and gone in our district at all grade levels, but what our teachers have been able to rely on for years is the quality of the product ExploreLearning is putting out with Gizmos."

- Director of STEM Education, Hillsborough Public Schools, FL

"Teachers deserve a tool like Gizmos to empower students to conduct their own investigations, learn without reading lots of text but by doing lots of reasoning."

- Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, CA

"I’m really a strong proponent of Gizmos in science because I have seen firsthand what it does in terms of engaging kids in labs. Gizmos really allow students to go deeper in terms of problem solving and critical thinking."

- Assistant Superintendent, Miami-Dade Public Schools, FL

"I see more student engagement with lesson content when students are using Gizmos. Student grades have shown more understanding of the topics."

- Teacher, Salinas Unified School District, CA