What are Gizmos?

Grades 3-12

ExploreLearning Gizmos are award-winning virtual math and science simulations that bring research-proven instructional strategies to life. With more than 550 Gizmos and STEM Cases, students dig deeper into math and science topics through real-life problem-solving.

Each Gizmo comes with extensive teaching resources (like pre-made, customizable lesson materials and professional development) for easy planning and implementation.

A perfect fit

Aligned to the Pennsylvania Student Learning Standards, including the new Pennsylvania Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) standards, Gizmos help students prepare and succeed on end-of-year summative assessments. The virtual simulations allow students to visualize abstract STEM concepts and create models for deeper understanding, which supports learning for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).

Instead of skimming the surface, in-depth visualization and data analytics tools help students develop a conceptual understanding of topics as they capture and compare experiment results, make predictions, and share findings with others.