🚀 Teacher Guide

Getting Started with sims.science

Everything you need to start using interactive NGSS simulations in your classroom — in under 5 minutes.

Browse 150+ NGSS-aligned simulations by standard or topic.

Launch and explore — students can begin exploring immediately.

Set up a class to track student progress.

Share your class code — students join in one click.

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Find the Right Simulation

Every simulation on sims.science is aligned to one or more NGSS Performance Expectations. You can browse by science domain or search by keyword.

Browse by domain — Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth & Space, Engineering, or Logic & Puzzles
Search by standard — Use the search bar to find simulations aligned to a specific PE code (e.g., HS-PS1-1)
Preview before assigning — Each simulation page shows its description, controls, and related NGSS standards
Ready-made tasks — Many simulations include pre-screeners, investigations, and post-screeners

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Simulations run in the browser — no downloads, no plugins. Just click and explore. Perfect for Chromebooks, iPads, and any device your students use.

Zero friction — Students click and explore — simulations launch instantly in the browser
Interactive controls — Sliders, graphs, and visual models make abstract concepts tangible
Works everywhere — Tested on Chromebooks, iPads, Windows, Mac, and Linux
Distraction-free — A clean, focused environment for students

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The teacher dashboard lets you create classes, track student progress, and get AI-powered insights. Creating a class takes just a few seconds.

Register — Create your teacher account
Create a class — Give it a name and grade level
Get your class code — A unique code students use to join
Dashboard overview — See class stats, struggling topics, and individual student progress at a glance

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Once your class is set up, share the class code with your students. They join from their own dashboard — no email or personal info required.

Pick one simulation and try it with a single class before scaling up. Most teachers find students can start exploring with zero instruction.

Many simulations come with pre-built NGSS tasks — pre-screeners, investigation guides, and post-screeners. Save hours of planning.

All simulations and tasks are available in English and Spanish (es-419). Great for dual-language classrooms and ELL students.

The teacher dashboard shows which standards your class has mastered and where students need extra support. Use insights to guide instruction.

Everything runs in the browser. Students can access sims.science from any device with internet — no IT department required.

No student data is collected or sold. Student accounts need only a username — no email, no real name required.

Browse 150+ NGSS-aligned simulations. Sign in to track progress and unlock AI-powered analytics for you and your students.

Do students need accounts to use simulations?: Students can explore every simulation without signing in. Accounts are only needed if you want to track progress across sessions — and even then, students only need a username, no email or personal info.
Which devices are supported?: Everything runs in a modern browser. We test on Chromebooks, iPads (iPadOS 14+), Windows (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), Mac (Safari, Chrome), and Linux. No installs, no plugins.
How do I find simulations for a specific NGSS standard?: Use the search bar on the Simulations page and enter the PE code (e.g., HS-PS1-1, HS-LS2-7). Each simulation page lists its aligned standards. You can also browse by science domain.
Can I use sims.science in Spanish?: ¡Sí! Use the language switcher in the navigation bar to switch between English and Spanish (es-419). All simulations, task packets, and the student dashboard are fully translated.