This is an outstanding website that not only gives math manipulatives online, but also explains what they are and how to use them. I forwarded the website on to our math curriculum coordinators.
The website defines virtual manipulatives as using dynamic objects to present the opportunity for constructing mathematical knowledge. I wondered if there were similar virtual manipulatives that would help construct scientific knowledge. In my studies of the virtual science labs, I did find several labs that use virtual manipulatives, which are described in my blog.
The MS science class I am studying also has a science laboratory that uses manipulatives. The students pick up objects, weigh them, find their volume, and calculate density. This definitely relates to science as well as mathematics. I wonder if there are other similar virtual manipulative websites out there?
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This is an outstanding website that not only gives math manipulatives online, but also explains what they are and how to use them. I forwarded the website on to our math curriculum coordinators.
The website defines virtual manipulatives as using dynamic objects to present the opportunity for constructing mathematical knowledge. I wondered if there were similar virtual manipulatives that would help construct scientific knowledge. In my studies of the virtual science labs, I did find several labs that use virtual manipulatives, which are described in my blog.
The MS science class I am studying also has a science laboratory that uses manipulatives. The students pick up objects, weigh them, find their volume, and calculate density. This definitely relates to science as well as mathematics. I wonder if there are other similar virtual manipulative websites out there?
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