Innovation / Problem Solving

Calculator Win / Calculator Mac 9 - A collection of basic math calculators that include fraction and money calculators. From Riverdeep.

GeoBoard Win / Geoboard Mac 9 - A virtual geoboard that includes tools for measuring perimeter and area. From Riverdeep.

Electricity Lab Win / Electricity Lab Mac 9 - A virtual circuit board lab where students can build virtual circuits that include lights, switches, and batteries. From Riverdeep.

Explore Learning (online) is an excellent resource for interactive math and science applets. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial.

SodaPlay (online) is a fascinating online program where you create "creatures" that follow basic laws.

Reconstructors (online) is an investigative, problem solving adventure with a team from the future.

Garden with Insight (Win) and Garden Extras from Kurtz-Fernhout is a garden simulation program. Students can create gardens and track changes over time. Plant Studio is a program for creating virtual plants.

Interactive NOVA Flash Activities (online) is a collection of science related interactive lessons.

Interactive NOVA Shockwave Activities (online) is a collection of science related interactive lessons.

Terapin LOGO (Win & Mac) This is the classic LOGO software with lots of new features and robotics. The Roamer is a very easy to use robot that can be programmed by itself or with computer software.