KernCUE Tech Fest

Online interactive simulations help prepare students for the Next Generation Science Standards which are not only rich in content for students to understand deeply, but also rich in science practice. Using simulations, students can manipulate key variables, generate and test hypotheses, and engage in extensive “what-if” experimentation. Simulations also allow students to collect, analyze and interpret data, use and evaluate models of scientific concepts, and identify patterns at different scales in a system. These activities fulfill the goals described in 'A Framework of K-12 Education' in its Standards of Scientific and Engineering Practice, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas.