GIZMOS

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GIZMOS

• Henry Prusinski (Math)
• Frank Noschese (Science)
• John Jay HS
• Katonah-Lewisboro SD

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What is a Gizmo ?

• Proprietary interactive web-based math and
  science simulations from ExploreLearning
• Designed for grades 6-college (MS HS are
  strengths)
• New Grades 3-5 science Gizmos
• Not free- a subscription service. Pricing is per
  teacher or site-based

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Why Gizmos ?

• We were looking for interactive simulations with
  
• Substantial content
• Powerful activities better than other apps
• Dynamic (versus static) presentations
• Vivid images motion to illustrate concepts
• Capacity to be used at various stages of
  instruction
• Non-game format

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Specifics Features

• Unique login for each teacher
• Easy to set up and use
• Allows 6 classes per teacher (35 per class)
• Choose specific Gizmos for each class
• Supporting materials Exploration Guides
• Brief assessment at the conclusion of each
  activity

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Lets look at some math examples
atExplorelearning.com