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Secondary Science Virtual Labs

2/21/2018

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Secondary Science list of virtual labs
Virtual labs are a great tool to try if you have computer access. I love them because:
  • They are FREE! If you are tired of spending your own money on lab supplies, throw in a virtual lab instead. 
  • They are great for visual learners.
  • If students mess up, they can start over with no pressure
  • They give you a small break from stressful wet-labs. 

I've compiled a list of websites that have virtual labs. Many require Flash or Java software, so be sure your computers have it before trying with students. If any of the links are broken or out of date, please leave a blog comment and I will update. 
  1. Glencoe Labs: The Biology Corner website has a list of every Glencoe virtual lab ever created. It is broken down by science discipline. It's the mother-lode! *Note- these require Flash*
  2. Phet: This website from University of Colorado has a ton of simulations. This website is especially great for physics and chemistry teachers. It even includes free downloadable handouts and worksheets you can use with the simulations.
  3. NMSU Virtual Labs: This site has 8 virtual labs for biology and chemistry. 
  4. HHMI Biointeractive: This site has virtual labs that tend to be better for honors/AP students.
  5. Learn Genetics: University of Utah's Learn Genetics site is great for all things genetics. They also have 4 virtual labs that deal with DNA. 
  6. Virtual Dissections: Resources are broken down by animal 
  7. California State University: Has a list of virtual labs broken down by content area
  8. Physics Labs: This site has a list of labs just for physics teachers
  9. Molecular Workbench: Has 100's of simulations for all content areas
  10. NOVA Labs: Includes virtual labs on the sun, energy, RNA, clouds, and evolution.
  11. Bioman: Games and virtual labs for biology
  12. Tragedy of the Commons Labs
    1. https://blossoms.mit.edu/legacy/tragedy/index.htm
    2. https://www.ecoocean.de/play-online/
  13. Evolution Virtual Labs
    1. http://biologyinmotion.com/evol/index.html
    2. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/evolution/
  14. Blood Typing: In this virtual lab students learn how blood typing works and they need to select which types of blood can be used in a transfusion.
  15. Chemistry Simulations: From Oneonta University
  16. Virtual Titration: Great titration practice before doing the real thing in your chemistry class.
  17. CK-12: Has chemistry and physics simulations.
  18. My HRW Simulations
    1. States of Matter Simulation
    2. Photosynthesis and Respiration
    3. Ecology
    4. Punnett Squares
19. Cell Homeostasis osmosis lab
20. Lab Safety Interactive
21. Virtual Biology Labs- labs for ecology, evolution, and cells
22.JavaLab- This site has tons of simulations sorted by topic. It's got some great stuff!
Enjoy! If you know of other sites, please share in the comments!
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8 Comments
Keri Crescenzi link
2/12/2019 11:50:44 am

owls!

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HS Science Teacher
10/6/2019 07:25:37 am

My understanding is that Adobe will no longer update Flash player after December 2019 and that Flash player will be removed from Chrome December 2020. Does anyone have any information on what will happen to all these virtual labs, like Glencoe, that run on Flash player? Will they still work after 2020?

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Kelsey R Breen
11/7/2019 07:16:12 am

I would love suggestions for that, too. Does anyone know how to access the labs without using Flash?

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Science teacher in Washington State
10/7/2020 01:02:40 pm

I am in the same boat. What will happen after flash stops working? Will these be updated to run on another platform, or do I have to go about trying to find something to replace them in my curriculum?

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Emily
3/15/2020 07:55:31 pm

thanks for taking the hard work out of trying to prep for school closures. I do have an issue with the physics labs link as it isn’t working for me. Do you know of any others?

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Lisa Filipek link
5/5/2020 07:07:41 am

This is no longer working. I also was concerned for the issue with adobe flash.

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Nelcia Skobelsky link
8/8/2020 02:49:03 pm

Can we get the virtual labs available for our students?

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Porcia West link
8/25/2020 11:32:53 am

I am a Science teacher and I would like to use one of the links as an activity for my students in my classroom.

Is there permission needed?

Here is the link I would like use:

https://www.ncbionetwork.org/iet/labsafety/

Thanking you in advance for your response.

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