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PhET Interactive Simulations Website Outline
Author: PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
Date: 2025 (Copyright)
1. Header and Navigation
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Organization: University of Colorado
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Website Navigation:
Simulations: All Sims, Physics, Math & Statistics, Chemistry, Earth & Space, Biology, Translated Sims, Customizable Sims
Studio: About Studio, Customizable Sims, Start a Free Trial, Purchase a License
Teaching: Activities, Contribute an Activity, Activity Contribution Guidelines, Virtual Workshops, Tips for Using PhET
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Initiatives: Inclusive Design, PhET Global, DEIB in STEM Ed, SceneryStack, OSE Impact Report
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3. Hero Section
Main Title: Interactive Simulations for Science and Math
Action: EXPLORE OUR SIMS
Milestone: Over 1.5 billion simulations delivered
4. Simulation Categories
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5. Teaching Resources
Section Title: Teaching Resources, Activities, and Community
Description: Teachers have access to simulation-specific tips and video primers, resources for teaching with simulations, and activities shared by our teacher community.
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6. Project Overview and Statistics
Slogan: INTERACT, DISCOVER, LEARN!
Statistics:
167 interactive simulations
121 language translations
3433 teacher-submitted lessons
Mission Statement: Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery. 7. Initiatives and Accessibility
Section Title: Shouldn't All Students Experience STEM?
Description: Learn how we are tackling challenges in STEM education, software development, and assistive technology.
Action: EXPLORE ACCESSIBLE SIMS
8. Supporters and Donation
Acknowledgment: PhET is supported in part by McGraw-Hill Education and other supporters, including educators like you.
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Links: About PhET, Our Team, Our Supporters, Partnerships, Accessibility, Offline Access, Help Center, Privacy Policy, Source Code, Licensing, For Translators, Contact
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