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Title: PhET: Estimation Game
Url: http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/estimation/estimation_en.html
Publisher: University of Colorado Boulder
Description: This simulation provides practice on estimation of relative sizes. The user must estimate the relative lengths, areas, or volumes of objects. This activity builds student abilities to understand ratios and the scaling of sizes in different dimensions. It also includes a strategy section that teaches students how to visualize relative areas and volumes.
LC Classification: Science -- Mathematics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Weights and measures -- Measurement of special quantities
Science -- Physics -- Weights and measures -- Measurement of special quantities -- Length
Science -- Physics -- Weights and measures -- Measurement of special quantities -- Volume
GEM Subject: Mathematics
Mathematics -- Instructional issues
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues
Mathematics -- Measurement
Key Concept: Mathematics -- Area
Mathematics -- Ratio and proportion
Mathematics -- Volume
Physics
Resource Type: Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Model
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Format: Document -- HTML
Application -- Java
Audience: Educator
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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