What is a Gizmo?

Gizmos are online simulations that power inquiry and understanding. Gizmos is one of the programs we will be using to explore on the laptop.

Your child has a log-in and password for Gizmos (as of 9-19-11) in the back of his/her planner. We have selected several introductory math simulations for students to use. These include:

1. Cannonball Clowns (estimation)

2. Rounding Whole Numbers

3. Target Sum Card Game (Close to 100)

4. Number Line Frog Hop (Addition and Subtraction)

We have also selected several science simulations that align with our current unit of study, Plants. These include:
1. Growing Plants (students are able to change variables in order to test how plants grow best)

2. Germination

As we explore more Gizmos in class, we will make them available on your child's account. In order to access your child's account, use the navigation bar on the right side of this blog. Under the heading "Our Favorite Math Sites," choose Gizmos. This will be available for the remainder of this school year.

What is your favorite Gizmos so far? :)