Increasing #STEM literacy worldwide with free interactive simulations! #edusky #OER #edtech #math #science #physics #chemistry Interact, Discover, and Learn! Support PhET - https://giveto.colorado.edu/phet-interactive-simulations/?a=10492436https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mktfh65ci52yPhET’s 10-day #springfundraiser Support efforts to bring 5 popular legacy sims to HTML for the next school year. As a small nonprofit, PhET relies on support from our community to keep creating high-quality, open educational resources for science and math https://giveto.colorado.edu/campaigns/50467/donations/new?amt=50.0002 May 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktfh65ci52yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mjwvdj2hiy2qWe just got back from #NSTA2026 in Anaheim and we're still smiling. Teachers loved talking about our upcoming Quantum sims, the new sim Membrane Transport, and were curious about PhET Studio. Thank you to every educator who said hello. You're why we do this. 💙 #PhET #ScienceEducation #STEMed20 Apr 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwvdj2hiy2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mjirwxrvzt2fParents & educators! Help @PhETsims design new Machine Learning sims. This NSF project REQUIRES co-creation between researchers and families. 1️⃣ Use the link to submit ideas. 2️⃣ Mention "PhET simulations" in your entry. 3️⃣ Submit by Monday, April 20. Visit: https://airtable.com/appIWEuYz46jylgB1/shrqD7h5IjiLYg85B15 Apr 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjirwxrvzt2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mji6ntqe2z2fHappy #WorldQuantumDay! Today, we celebrate the incredible potential of quantum science. The quantum workforce needs better education tools, as existing tools haven't kept pace. We are building them and invite you to join our community. bit.ly/PhETQuantumSurvey2026 #QuantumWorkforce14 Apr 2026 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji6ntqe2z2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mj6i5irleb2bFrom babies with big dreams to shaping STEM teaching and learning. Meet a few little folks 👶 who make things happen at PhET! #thisiswho #meettheteam #edusky10 Apr 2026 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj6i5irleb2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3miv66r6fhq2j500+ rural students in Puno, Peru went from passive memorization to real experimentation, with zero internet. See how PhET Instructor Edward is transforming learning in the Andean region. https://medium.com/@phet-global/pedagogical-leadership-stem-and-phet-in-andean-rural-education-f1e5dd77bf75 #PhETStories #iteachmath #math07 Apr 2026 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3miv66r6fhq2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mibt5jxelm2424 years of free simulations for classrooms. That’s not changing. What is changing: our license is moving from CC BY to CC BY-NC, to help us ensure commercial users contribute to sustaining the PhET library you love. 🚀 Small update, big mission: https://bit.ly/small-change-big-mission30 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibt5jxelm24https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mi3h5kdwkq22We’re a #ToolsCompetition finalist in the Accelerating K-12 Learning track! @ToolsCompete is awarding $3+ million this cycle to the next generation of educational tools. Check out all the finalists here. tools-competition.org/26-finalists #PhET #edusky28 Mar 2026 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3h5kdwkq22https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mhgxqiqc5n23We are pleased to announce PhET’s inclusion on the @unicef Learning Cabinet! 🌍 Back with strong evidence from 13,000+ independent studies, PhET transforms how students engage with STEM, improving access, skills and attitudes Learn more https://www.learningcabinet.org/tool/phet-interactive-simulations/ #EducationForAll19 Mar 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgxqiqc5n23https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mgygh5kc772uExperiment with one or two #pendulums, see how the length, weight, gravity, or angle affect the #period. Learners will also observe the system's energy in real-time and discover the conservation of mechanical energy. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/pendulum-lab/ #PeriodicMotion #iTeachPhysics #edusky14 Mar 2026 02:54 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgygh5kc772uhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mgnqz57wek2m"The first step to belonging in math is believing students do belong." Check out our new article in @NCTM MTLT! We share how 6th graders used @PhETsims to explore the mean as a balance point through their own datasets. Read here: https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mtlt/119/3/article-p226.xml #iteachmath #MTBoS #NCTM09 Mar 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnqz57wek2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mgdoldfgrs2z"If I teach, I need to be prepared. If I don’t study, what will I teach?" Meet Yrma, a 30+ years educator from Peru who never stops learning! She uses PhET to create a "dynamic classroom" where students have more exploration possibilities Full story: https://medium.com/@phet-global/a-legacy-in-motion-with-phet-in-peru-252307c4b4a405 Mar 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdoldfgrs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mfvdjzowwn27Let your students compare and contrast bar magnets and electromagnets. Discover the characteristics of electromagnets, the variables and the effects each variable has on the magnetic field's strength and direction. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/magnets-and-electromagnets/ #iteachphysics #physics #edusky28 Feb 2026 03:59 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfvdjzowwn27https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mfnl4kyzpp2yModels aren't just 3D renderings of cells or planets—they are the mental maps in a student's head. Vivian (Peru ) shows how @PhETsims help teachers reveal that "hidden" thinking and build stronger mental models. Read more: https://medium.com/@phet-global/building-conceptual-models-with-phet-1584eae07725 #iteachphysics #physics25 Feb 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfnl4kyzpp2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mf6lia4fgj2iICYMI: The February #PhETLabReport is out! Find out the - new game in Number Pairs - PhET Studio Preset, Fact Family Investigation - Sims under development - meet the TCHIP Teacher Fellows Don't get the newsletter, sign up for an educator account here: phet.colorado.edu/en/register https://phet.colorado.edu/en/register19 Feb 2026 02:50 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf6lia4fgj2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3merww5dkfp26“When students are taught not to be afraid of mistakes, they see them as an opportunity to investigate and improve.” See how Ángela uses PhET to foster a fearless classroom: https://medium.com/@phet-global/how-to-combat-the-fear-of-making-mistakes-simulate-92cfec030d6f #iteachphysics #physics14 Feb 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3merww5dkfp26https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3meoaik45em2tBuild a Nucleus allows students to explore how changes in the number of protons and neutrons affects the nuclear species, the stability of a nucleus, and its possible decay mechanisms. Discover stability and decay trends in the isotopes. #chemistry #chemed https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/build-a-nucleus/12 Feb 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3meoaik45em2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3me7txba23225Can you give us a creative line, a "sim-pun," or a joke featuring one of our sims? We’ll start with our favourite skater: "I’m on a total emotional roller coaster, but at least my Total Energy remains constant!" 😎 Drop your best lines below! https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/energy-skate-park/ #edusky #PhETlines06 Feb 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7txba23225https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mdvzfvg23l24"I now promote discovery-based learning more effectively." Vivian’s journey with the STEM Mentors for Impact program shows how the right tools can transform teaching practice and student outcomes. Learn more https://medium.com/@phet-global/building-conceptual-models-with-phet-1584eae07725/ #ConceptualModels #TeacherPD #STEM02 Feb 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvzfvg23l24https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mdoqfahawx2jPhET Interactive Simulations has just released a new course, Teaching Electricity and Magnetism with PhET Simulations. You will explore PhET’s electricity & magnetism simulations, learn from model lessons, and design your own custom sim-based lesson plans. bit.ly/ElectricityMagnetism #edusky31 Jan 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdoqfahawx2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mdis2wdoyj2sCOMING UP TOMORROW: Learn how simulations can invite student ownership of ideas and allow students to drive investigations through the use of specific questioning strategies, challenge prompts, and metacognitive approach. #teacherPD #PhET Sign up: vz.to/4ht1YnG28 Jan 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdis2wdoyj2shttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mdeg6bumh52xPredict how changing variables in a #linearequation will affect the graphed line. With Graphing Lines, students can explore the parameters of the slope-intercept and point-slope form of a #line. https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/graphing-lines/latest/graphing-lines_all.html #math #iteachphysics #edusky26 Jan 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdeg6bumh52xhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3md554sp3ey2jWEBINAR: Learn how simulations can invite student ownership of ideas and allow students to drive investigations through the use of specific questioning strategies, challenge prompts, and metacognitive approach. #teacherPD #PhET Sign up: vz.to/4ht1YnG24 Jan 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3md554sp3ey2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mcy6h5cuz723Tell us your favorite PhET sim or feature below👇 Keep it coming! #iteachphysics #chemed #iteachmath #edusky22 Jan 2026 02:50 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcy6h5cuz723https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mcssuvuva727ICYMI: The #PhETLabReport is out! - Find out which Sims got an upgrade - Special Opportunities: earn a certificate & optional graduate credit - Upcoming events & impact across the world Visit buff.ly/3LM4PVg Don't get the newsletter, sign up for an educator account: phet.colorado.edu/en/register19 Jan 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcssuvuva727https://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mbrbihzs3j2tWEBINAR: Get off to a great start with Engaging Chemistry Demonstration with PhET Simulations. Learn about an effective way to use computer simulations as thought-provoking demonstrations, with the support of scaffolded prediction sheets. Sign up vz.to/4ht1YnG #iTeachChem #chemistry #teacherPD https://vz.to/4ht1YnG06 Jan 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrbihzs3j2thttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3mbpmedl2k52aBuild circuits with batteries, light bulbs, resistors, and switches. Setup used to take forever - now it takes seconds with #PhETStudio. Start your free trial today! https://phet.colorado.edu/en/studio/overview #InteractYourWay #STEMEducation #STEM05 Jan 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbpmedl2k52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3ma37e27wx42wWEBINAR: Get off to a great start with Engaging Chemistry Demonstration with PhET Simulations. Learn about an effective way to use computer simulations as thought-provoking demonstrations, with the support of scaffolded prediction sheets. Sign up vz.to/4ht1YnG #iTeachChem #chemistry #teacherPD16 Dec 2025 03:28 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma37e27wx42whttps://bsky.app/profile/phetsims.bsky.social/post/3m7bwcdejvp2cCan you predict the bin where a single ball might fall?😉 Students can compare single/multiple trials, switch between concrete/abstract representations, and begin to explore binary probability. #statistics #histograms #math https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/plinko-probability06 Dec 2025 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:3s2musp7e36erkkvw5aufqmk/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7bwcdejvp2c