Wow - talk about experiencial learning. These are simulations where classrooms/teams work together using technology to deal with a disaster of some sort (hurricane, volcano, etc). It involves science, math, problem solving, and technology.
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Great site for grade 6 Science unit on electricity. Looks at circuits, conductors & insulators, switches, changing circuits, and circuit diagrams. Would work well on a Smartboard or have the students work at individual computers.