PhET Simulations Reviews – Page 2
5/5 rating based on 19 reviews. Read all reviews for PhET Simulations for iPhone.
PhET Simulations is paid iOS app published by University of Colorado Boulder
Love this app for my kids and my students
Pebble2seastar
It is one of the few apps that anyone from young children to adults can use equally. Each simulation works with a scientific concept (physical, chemical or biological) and allows for all levels of understanding and learning. I have used the website in class with my college students but use the app exclusively at home with my children. It is almost like a game for younger kids which aquatints them with the simulation. Once they've played around with it, you can start to introduce the concepts. This app can be used in the classroom as part of a inquiry activity, as a demonstration by the instructor, or part of an experiment. It can also be used at home for kids to explore new ideas or be a support if a student does not understand a concept in his or her homework. I highly recommend this app for all ages to introduce scientific concepts. For teachers there are resources online including activities or how to use it in the classroom. I love PhET simulations a lot, Follow them on Twitter or Facebook to hear about their newest simulations !
My kids love this one
Sam Robert Reid
My kids love this one and it encourages them to ask insightful questions.
Not good
Rachel10029357
The selection of simulations is different than the selections on the website and the website seems to only play on PC. Honestly, it's a waste of money
I love it, kids love it!
Momma Physics
I've been using the PhET website in my science classroom for over ten years so when they came out with the app I downloaded it immediately. My then 5 year old saw me playing it and wanted to give it a try. I was surprised how intuitive it was for her! My 3 year old loves it as well, his favorite is the Color Vision simulation, which he calls "Colored Sprinkles." Both kids can play with the simulation on their own, some content is above their heads but it is always fun!
Mr.
College physics student
No sims are available as needed for physics. There aren't as many sims as for pc. One star but I want this review to be taken seriously, so 3 stars
Great port of sims to pad
GLSSSM
I use Phet sims in my undergrad level classes. They are research based, superb quality. For those complaining that not all the sims from the website run- thats correct and properly explained on the download page - java doesnt run on pads! This is a great selection of sims, and a responsive and professional developer crew. Go Phet!
Careful, your kids might fall in love with STEM!
PhysProf1977
I have used PhET simulations in the classroom for years, and I love how they portray difficult to teach concepts with such effective interactive visualizations - and this platform makes them especially accessible for younger kids. The move to HTML5 has been fantastic, and I am excited that app purchases help fund more of these sims to work on iPad. I particularly appreciate the user experiences of the app, and the ability to run offline. Kids especially love discovering and playing with concepts (particularly Balancing Act, Fraction Matcher, Area Builder, and John Travoltage!)
Outdated Technology & Lack of Support
Dookie 2x
Our son’s K12 public school has been requiring he interact with your simulations as part of his science curriculum. I’m shocked that all of your simulations are still in Java, and even more egregious is that some are only supported on Windows. All we have is in old MacBook running the current MacOS and had to bend over backwards to install the Java Runtime - this is from when I was in undergrad. To run the Plate-Tectonics simulation in particular you need Windows. WHY?! So I turn to the link at the bottom of the page for the Plate-Tectonics simulation to download the iOS app instead. We paid for it, and the simulation isn’t even available! I’m just as frustrated by our Public School that they are requiring educational apps that are universally supported.