“We do the phases of the Moon and Moonrise and Moonset Gizmos. I have seen students take their understanding of the position of the moon from the Gizmo to explain what, when, and why they see the moon in the sky in different locations.”
- Teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools“I have taught for 40 years and most of that time in 3rd and 4th grade math. This is the best program I have used for facts. Starting with the addition and subtraction facts were a big plus for review in third grade. I saw an improvement in recall of those facts. I would suggest this program to anyone.”
- Teacher, Choctaw Tribal Schools“The students in my classes have really enjoyed interacting with the various simulators. Whether it was grade 4 students playing with pulley systems, or grade 8 students looking at erosion patterns, the activities aligned well with my curriculum and the goals of my lessons. You know that the activities are a hit when students ignore robots and ipads to build a house, with a set budget, that will withstand the forces of a natural disaster!”
- Teacher, District School Board of Ontario“Frax gives students an innate understanding of how fractions work before you even begin teaching the concept implicitly.”
- Teacher, Stockton Unified School District“Gizmos are a game changer. They have helped to increase student interest in material and material retention.”
- Teacher, Coosa County School District“Gizmos gives students a chance to use technology to investigate and model science concepts that can be difficult to replicate in a classroom setting. It helps students visualize processes that can be hard to do otherwise.”
- Teacher, Jordan School District“Students seem to take their answers a step further and not only state the answer, but they also engage in thinking about why that is the answer.”
- Teacher, Batavia Public School District 101“I noticed that students are better prepared to answer open ended scientific questions after they have worked with Gizmos.”
- Teacher, Batavia Public School District 101“I would say that Gizmos has really helped give my students an experience that might not otherwise be available to them. It allows students to access a hands-on learning experience that enhances their understanding of a concept. The STEM cases put students in the role of a scientist and allow them to question, engage, and explore. Gizmos provides a unique and valuable way to participate in labs and scientific phenomenon.”
- Teacher, Batavia Public School District 101“They enable the students to conceptualize microscopic things in biology that they otherwise wouldn't be able to.”
- Teacher, Charleston Public Schools