What are Gizmos?
Grades 3-12
ExploreK12 Gizmos™ are award-winning virtual math and science simulations that bring research-proven instructional strategies to life. With more than 550 simulations, virtual labs, Investigations, and STEM Cases, students dig deeper into math and science topics through real-life problem-solving.
Gizmos come 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.
Gizmos associated with higher performance on NGSS-aligned state science assessments
Data from more than 22,000 students at over 115 schools found that higher Gizmos usage led to a higher likelihood of meeting or exceeding proficiency on two different state science achievement tests.
Now Available: Gizmos Investigations
Real-world science, reimagined
Gizmos Investigations bring fully guided, hands-on science lessons for grades 6–8 that are built around real-world problems and elevate existing Gizmo simulations. These turnkey, sensemaking-driven experiences help students think, explore, and do science like never before! It’s everything teachers need to ignite curiosity in students and drive deeper learning in science.
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Gizmos have earned every major edtech award!
