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Simulations on the Internet Computer simulations can represent real or imaginary situations. They allow users to study or try things that would be difficult or impossible to do in real life.

Visual Simulations provides educational software tools for use with an interactive whiteboard or data projector. Scientific Simulations Visually engaging tools for teaching science. WordWall and Utilities Simple and effective games and utilities.

30/5/08 - Simulation, quiz and information text with diagrams - suitable for advanced Year 4+

Welcome to Celestia ... The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

This simulation involves changing variables by selecting the strength of the water flow into the bath, turning the tap on or off, putting the plug in and out, and telling Archimedes to get in and out of the bath. It has also been successfully used in Year 6 Science lessons to provide an opportunity to carry out experiments with several variables and interpret the data produced.

18/4/08 - Challenge children to get the balance of foxes, rabbits and plants correct.

24/8/07 - Great fun - pilot a cartoon biplane around one of serveral capital cities around the world, the Moon or Mars. Could be used for geography at a push.