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1 | This resource has been compiled from lists at the following links: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18iVSIeOqKjj58xcR8dYJS5rYvzZ4X1UGLWhl3brRzCM/edit#gid=0 and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n3YOnJsvQLhegFo8-cYBKvN2lqNMxE9E/view There might be some redundancy due to the cross-listing of various tools, but you should be able to find what you'r looking for by looking for your discipline or looking at the "Multidisciplinary" and "Sciences" subjects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Subject | Website | Website URL | Description | Access (open, limited, at cost) | Registration required | additional notes | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | Anatomy and Physiology | Whitman College Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection | https://www.whitman.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/biology/virtual-pig | supplement to laboratory dissections exploring introductory mammalian anatomy and physiology | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Astronomy | Astro Simulations, from the Columbia University Center for Teaching and Learning | https://ccnmtl.github.io/astro-simulations/ | HTML5 implementation of several of the NAAP simulations. | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Astronomy | Foothill College AstroSims | https://foothill.edu/astronomy/astrosims/ | HTML5 Astronomy simulations (currently planetary configurations and dark matter. Soon: Ptolemaic model, cosmological redshift, gravitational lensing) | free | no | HTML5 (works on modern browsers), mix of re-implementations of NAAP simulations and entirely new simulations | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Astronomy | GEAS Project Astronomy Laboratory Exercises | http://astronomy.nmsu.edu/geas/labs/html/home.shtml | hands-on and image/spectra-based lab exercises for distance learning | free/open | no | full access provided on request; HTML5-based; includes archive of images and spectra and video tutorials | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Astronomy | Nebraska Astronomy Applet Project | https://astro.unl.edu/naap/ | Simulations of a wide range of astronomical phenomena, organized into units of related simulations with reading. | free | no | Written in Flash, however, Windows and Mac installable versions available at https://astro.unl.edu/downloads/ | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Astronomy | PlanetMaker | http://planetmaker.wthr.us/ | Simulation to experiment with creating planets. | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Biology | Advancing Science Without Harming Animals | https://www.navs.org/additional-information/bioleap-dissection-alternatives/free-online-dissection-resources/#.XnlEZWhKiUk | Virtual dissection | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Biology | Avida-ED | https://avida-ed.msu.edu/ | Researchers and educators designed Avida-ED to help students learn about evolution and scientific methods by allowing them to design and perform experiments to test hypotheses about evolutionary mechanisms using evolving digital organisms. | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Biology | BioInteractive - HHMI | https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources?f%5B0%5D=resource_type%3A17 | virtual laboratories with workshops, handouts and teacher materials | free | no | ipad apps | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Biology | Biologica - the concord consortium | http://biologica.concord.org/webtest1/web_labs.htm | web labs and 3D cell renderings to each genetics | free | no | shockwave | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | Biology | Biology Simulations | www.biologysimulations.com | Biology simulations for evolution, ecology, heredity, and cell energy | free/open | no | Virtual lab worksheets available for download, simulations each include random components, many can be used for inquiry based investigations. | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | Biology | Biomanbio Games | https://biomanbio.com/ | [pre-college] video games on bio topics - teacher sign-up and student scores sent to spreadsheet | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Biology | DataNuggets | http://datanuggets.org/ | Activities to develop quantitative skills. Undergrad. = Content Level 4 | free | no | Digital specifc data nuggets: http://datanuggets.org/digital-data-nuggets/?fbclid=IwAR2QjV62vfiHQ2jrhzZfIODzPhlRjkGbGabQkwZ3qMQhHP9FVOaZ_FOiq6A | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | Biology | EduWebLabs | http://eduweblabs.com/ | online laboratory - guides for students beside simulator (labs, exercises, drills, tutorials) | school subscription | must sign in with school ID | requires adobe flash player which may not be supported on your browser | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | Biology | Evo-Ed | http://www.evo-ed.org/index.htm | Integrative Evolution Case Studies/Modules/Games | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Biology | Gel Scramble | https://mdcune.psych.ucla.edu/modules/gel | Critical thinking in molecular biology | free | yes | Students are given protocols and then have to decide which gels fit AND what happened when they don't fit perfectly. Good critical thinking lab. | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Biology | GelBox | http://douglaslab.org/gelbox/ | Open Inquiry Simulation of DNA gel electrophoresis (only DNA currently) | Free | Yes | Download program, Mac only! | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Biology | General Biology Lab 101 | http://bio.rutgers.edu/~gb101/virtuallabs_101.html | online instruction with walkthroughs and videos | free | no | quicktime | |||||||||||||||||||
21 | Biology | Genetics Web Lab Directory | http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/WebLabDirectory1.html | click through simulations with embedded cotent (instructions, teacher notes and student isntructions) | free | no | adobe flash player | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | Biology | Gizmos | https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspResourceCatalog | online simulations with instructor guides, prompts for students | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Biology | Interactive Media - Virtual Labs Stanford | http://virtuallabs.stanford.edu/ | online interactive media | free | no | adobe flash player | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | Biology | Judith Nuno's AP Biology | http://www.jdenuno.com/APBiology/APBIO.htm | simulations, activities, lab protocols + for a few simulations | free | no | adobe for most | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | Biology | Labster | https://www.labster.com/simulations/ | simulations + short lesson/learning objectives | Free for K12, Discounted for higher ed (spring-summer 2020) | yes | accessed through BB | |||||||||||||||||||
26 | Biology | LabXchange | https://www.labxchange.org/library/items/lb:LabXchange:c89bc1ea:lx_simulation:1 | Experimental design - identify SNPs | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Biology | Learn Genetics | https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ | Interactive techniques labs, online lessons in genetics, cell biology, evolution, human health, plants, neuroscience, ecology | free | no | Virtual Labs only: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/ | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | Biology | McGraw-Hill Biology Virtual Laboratory Exercise | https://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/ | laboratory exercises with instructions, quizzes and report options | free | no | Adode Flash Player | |||||||||||||||||||
29 | Biology | Microbiology Virtual Lab | https://vlab.amrita.edu/?sub=3&brch=73 | animations, lessons, simulators, assignments | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Biology | Microscopy Laboratory | http://www1.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/ | virtual microscope | free | no | Flash 6 plugin required | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | Biology | Molecular Workbench | http://mw.concord.org/modeler/ | simulations + lesson guides for students | free | no | Java | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | Biology | NOVA interactives | https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/topic/evolution/?content_type=interactive&sorting=newer | interactive modules for many subjects (and videos) | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Biology | NOVA interactives | https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/topic/evolution/?content_type=interactive&sorting=newer | interactive modules for many subjects (and videos) | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Biology | Phet Interactive Simulations | https://phet.colorado.edu/_m/ | simulations + faculty resources: activites, questions to ask students | free | no | Adobe Flash Player, Java or others (depending on simulation) | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | Biology | QUBES | https://qubeshub.org/qubesresources | Biology/Math platform with open source simulations, activities etc | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Biology | SimBio/ Simulated Biology | https://simbio.com/ | experimentation using realistic simulations of biological systems | For Spring 2020 they are allowing greater free access; typically it requires payment per lab or chapter. | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Biology | Solve The Outbreak | https://www.cdc.gov/mobile/applications/sto/web-app.html | Simulation of a virus outbreak. | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Biology | StarGenetics | http://star.mit.edu/genetics/ | Mendelian genetics cross simulator developed at MIT by biology faculty, researched-trained scientists and technologists at MIT's OEIT. StarGenetics allows students to simulate mating experiments between organisms that are genetically different across a range of traits to analyze the nature of the traits in question. Its goal is to teach students about genetic experimental design and genetic concepts. | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Biology | Teaching Genetics with Dragons | https://concord.org/teaching-genetics/dragons/ | genetics game with instructor guides, resources | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Biology | The Science Bank | https://thesciencebank.org/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=7 | Virtual dissection | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Biology | Virtual Biology Labs | http://www.classzone.com/books/hs/ca/sc/bio_07/virtual_labs/virtualLabs.html | virtual labs that allow students to save predictions, data, calucations and conclusions from lab | free | no | adobe flash | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | Biology | Virtual Interactive Bacteriology Laboratory | http://learn.chm.msu.edu/vibl/ | virtual labs with pre-lab walk through (descriptions, steps, starts) | free | no | some make students do all or some steps | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | Biology | Virtual Laboratory | http://virtuallaboratory.colorado.edu/virtuallabs.htm | videos, descriptions, simulations throughout lessons (Water properties, Ecoli, Growth, Mutation, Adaptation) | free | no | Adoble Flash Player required | |||||||||||||||||||
44 | Biology | Virtual Microscope | http://virtual.itg.uiuc.edu/ | virtual microscopes, 90 samples of multi-dimensional, high-resolution image datasets. The Virtual Microscope, available for free download, supports functionality from electron, light, and scanning probe microscopes, datasets for these instruments, training materials to learn more about microscopy, and other related tools | open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Biology | Virtual Scanning Electron Microscope | https://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/electronmicroscopy/magnify1/index.html | interactive microsope with different samples and ability to chagne focus, contrast, brightness and magnification (curriculum on microscopy available + interactive tutorials) | free | no | Jave for interactive tutorials | |||||||||||||||||||
46 | Biology | Wiley Plus | https://www.wileyplus.com | has interactive materials for many subjects including LMS integration | free if used due to coronavirus interruptions | yes | must register here: https://secure.wiley.com/COVID19OpenWPAccess?elq_mid=43423&elq_cid=10979515&utm_campaign=27181&utm_source=eloquaEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Email1_WEP_EDU_Support%20for%20Non-Customer%20%28covering%20AT%29%20Impacted%20by%20Coronavirus_202003_W9Z2J | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | Biology: Microbiology | General Microbiology Labs | http://www.uwyo.edu/molb2021/ | 25 Virtual labs + accompanying lab lecture notes for students | free/open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Biotech | LabExchange | https://www.labxchange.org/library/clusters/abe | Foundational concepts and techniques in Biotechnology The goal of this cluster is to expose learners to fundamental concepts and lab techniques essential to the field of biotechnology, including creating a recombinant plasmid and expressing and purifying a protein of interest. For those using this cluster as part of a hybrid ABE experience, please see implementation details in the individual pathway descriptions. | free/open | optional | https://www.labxchange.org/ https://about.labxchange.org/ https://www.labxchange.org/explore https://www.labxchange.org/library/clusters/remote-learning-with-labxchange; | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | Biotech | LabXchange/Amgen Biotech/Harvard | https://www.labxchange.org/library/clusters/abe | fundamental concepts and lab techniques essential to the field of biotechnology | Free | Account required | Can also curate playlists | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | Cell Bio/Genetics | UCLA | https://mdcune.psych.ucla.edu/modules/gel | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Chemistry | AACT (American Association of Chemistry Teachers) | https://teachchemistry.org/news/unlocked-resources-through-march-31 | activities, animations, projects, simulations, and videos for middle school, high school, and Advanced Placement/general chemistry | open through March 31 | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Chemistry | ACS - Virtual Chemistry and Simulations | https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/students/highschool/chemistryclubs/activities/simulations.html | large number of linked resources | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Chemistry | Chem Doodle | https://www.chemdoodle.com/ | Chemical Drawing, Publishing and Informatics. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Chemistry | Chemagic | https://chemagic.org/home/Index.html | Simulations and model builder | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Chemistry | ChemCollective - CMU | http://www.chemcollective.org/mr/index.php | Gather clues - Interview suspects - Analyze evidence - Solve a mysterious death | Free | No | game-like activity developed by the ChemCollective with students from the Departments of Chemistry and Drama at CMU | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | Chemistry | ChemCollective CMU | http://chemcollective.org/home | Virtual Labs and Simulations | free | no | online simulation of a chem lab; by concept and difficulty | |||||||||||||||||||
57 | Chemistry | ChemReaX (LibreTexts) | https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ancillary_Materials/Interactive_Applications/ChemReaX%3A_Chemical_Reaction_Simulator | Web App for modeling and simulating chem reactions | Yes | yes, also but includes sign-in | ||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Chemistry | ChemSims | http://chemsims.com/ | Evidence based assignments to support several online simulations from PhET and Pearson | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Chemistry | Ck-12 Explroation Series | https://interactives.ck12.org/simulations/physics.html | easy to use simulations and walkthroughs | free | sign in via google or account | ||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Chemistry | EduMedia | https://www.edumedia-sciences.com/en/node/105-global | simulations by subject | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Chemistry | EduWebLabs | http://eduweblabs.com/ | online laboratory - guides for students beside simulator (labs, exercises, drills, tutorials) | free | no | adobe flash player | |||||||||||||||||||
62 | Chemistry | Gen Chem Interactive Simulations | http://employees.oneonta.edu/viningwj/sims/ | Simulations by textchapters | yes | No | Adobe Flash Player | |||||||||||||||||||
63 | Chemistry | Gen Chem online Simulations (from J Wiley and Sons) | https://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/simulations.shtml | Electrolyte Solution Simulation | Yes | No | need Macromedia's free Flash Player | |||||||||||||||||||
64 | Chemistry | Gizmos | https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspResourceCatalog | online simulations with instructor guides, prompts for students | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Chemistry | goREACT Museum of Science+Industry, Chicago | https://edu.rsc.org/resources/titration-screen-experiment/2077.article | Mobile app to create own virtual chem reactions | yes | No | Drag and drop lab using Periodic Table; game format | |||||||||||||||||||
66 | Chemistry | Labflow by Catalyst ( COVID -19 Contingency Lab Course) | https://www.catalystedu.com/covid-response | Ready to implement guided Lab Simulations on select topics with questions and Lab reports on Labflow platform. | free/open | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Chemistry | Labster | https://www.labster.com/simulations/ | simulations + short lesson/learning objectives | Free for K12, Discounted for higher ed (spring-summer 2020) | yes | accessed through BB | |||||||||||||||||||
68 | Chemistry | Learn Genetics | https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ | Interactive techniques labs, online lessons in genetics, cell biology, evolution, human health, plants, neuroscience, ecology | free | no | Virtual Labs only: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/ | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | Chemistry | MIT OpenCourseWare Digital Lab Techniques Manual | https://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-5-0001-digital-lab-techniques-manual-spring-2007/index.htm | videos of common chemistry laboratory techniques | open free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Chemistry | Molecular Workbench | http://mw.concord.org/modeler/ | simulations + lesson guides for students | free | no | Java | |||||||||||||||||||
71 | Chemistry | Phet Interactive Simulations | https://phet.colorado.edu/_m/ | simulations + faculty resources: activites, questions to ask students | free | no | Adobe Flash Player, Java or others (depending on simulation) | |||||||||||||||||||
72 | Chemistry | Resources by Prof Gary L Bertrand - Simulated Experiments section | http://web.mst.edu/~gbert/links.html | List of simulated experiments, self-tests and tutorials | Yes | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Chemistry | Royal Society of Education | http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resources/screen-experiment/titration/experiment/2 | Titration Screen Experiment | free | Reg required | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Chemistry | Virtual Chemistry Experiments | https://www.chm.davidson.edu/vce/index.html | Effect of Temp; Joule Experiment; molecular and atomic structure | Yes | No | Java-Based | |||||||||||||||||||
75 | Chemistry | Wiley Plus | https://www.wileyplus.com | has interactive materials for many subjects including LMS integration | free if used due to coronavirus interruptions | yes | must register and state that you are using it due to coronavirus interruptions | |||||||||||||||||||
76 | Chemistry | ChemMixLab | https://chemix.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Chemistry (organic) | List of free resources compiled by Stacey Lowry Bretz | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvR8ph9fdVrYpAxRAbldXTutrWFMKeDRtTqgYuAQcC8/edit | Download a list of URLs to online animations, videos, simulations, & demos that many talented people (these are not my intellectual property) have created in the the chem ed and biochem ed communities. I’ve created this collated list to support colleagues as we move to #remoteinstruction #online learning. | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Chemistry (organic) | NC State Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Teaching Laboratories - S.M.A.R.T. Lab Videos | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1PT0JducMG1-SP8hpt18A | Lab videos that demonstrate organic chemistry lab techniques. Resource also contains some organic chemistry concept videos. | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Chemistry (organic) | OrgChem 101 Learning Lab | https://orgchem101.com | set of learning modules that provide students with structured guidance to explore organic chemistry concepts. Modules provide metacognitive support, interactive instructional videos, animations, and activities that promote the mastery of concepts, provide feedback, and link to real-world contexts. | free | bilingual | ||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Chemistry, Biology | MacMillan Learning | https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us/solutions/lab-solutions/lab-simulations | Majors Biology & Chemistry | at cost | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Chemistry, Math | Nanome (Nano Me) | https://nanome.ai/ | VR Molecular Exploration & Design, VR calculus visualizations | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Civics | iCivics | https://www.icivics.org/ | Simulations of different government positions, elections | free | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Comparative neuroanatomy | UCLA | https://mdcune.psych.ucla.edu/modules/cna | contains a few lab simulations w lesson plans, is a robust textbook with embedded movies as well | free | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Computer Science, Engineering | Zybooks | https://www.zybooks.com/ | Interactive Textbook for CS and Electrical ENGR | ||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Engineering | Energy3D | http://energy.concord.org/energy3d/ | Energy3D is a simulation-based engineering tool for designing green buildings that harness renewable energy to achieve sustainable development. | free/open | no | Download and install | |||||||||||||||||||
86 | Environmental Science | The Habitable Planet - Annenburg Learner | https://www.learner.org/series/the-habitable-planet-a-systems-approach-to-environmental-science/ | a robust text plus lab simulations + lesson plans (pollution, C cycle, ecosystems), embedded topic movies, interviews w sciencetists, and more | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Environmental Science | Wiley Plus | https://www.wileyplus.com | has interactive materials for many subjects including LMS integration | free if used due to coronavirus interruptions | yes | must register and state that you are using it due to coronavirus interruptions | |||||||||||||||||||
88 | Epidemiology | linked through CDC Epi Info | http://www.activepi.com/ | lectures, videos, datasets, activities | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Geology | Earthquake Simulator | http://ds.iris.edu/edu/10.5/ | Manipulate length, depth and slip, then predict magnitude and experiment | free | no | flash | |||||||||||||||||||
90 | Geology | EduMedia | https://www.edumedia-sciences.com/en/node/105-global | simulations by subject | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Geology | EduWebLabs | http://eduweblabs.com/ | online laboratory - guides for students beside simulator (labs, exercises, drills, tutorials) | free | no | adobe flash player | |||||||||||||||||||
92 | Geology | Finding Lab Activities Online | https://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/online/lab_activities.html | a list of online courses/laboratories to teach geology | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Geology | Geology Lab Study Materials | http://profharwood.x10host.com/GEOL101/Study2.htm | A handful of virtual labs with fillable worksheets/lab reports | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Geology | Geology Online Labs | https://www.sciencecourseware.org/GLOL/ | curricula with virtual earthquake, dating and river | free | no | java or flash | |||||||||||||||||||
95 | Geology | Gizmos | https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspResourceCatalog | online simulations with instructor guides, prompts for students | free | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Geology | Jules Verne Voyager | http://jules.unavco.org/VoyagerJr/Earth | manipulate maps of the world to view different features | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Geology | NOVA interactives | https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/topic/evolution/?content_type=interactive&sorting=newer | interactive modules for many subjects (and videos) | free | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Geology | PHET Interactive Simulations | https://phet.colorado.edu/_m/ | simulations + faculty resources: activites, questions to ask students | free | no | Adobe Flash Player, Java or others (depending on simulation) | |||||||||||||||||||
99 | Geology and Earth Sciences | Virtual Microscope | https://www.virtualmicroscope.org/collections | Our virtual microscope collections include a full range of rock types native to Earth and beyond. To these we have added minerals and a Cabinet of Curiosities. | open | no | ||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Math | MapleSoft MathApps | https://www.maplesoft.com/products/StudentApps/ | Interactive Math apps |