Hi Teacher!
We know how it is. You want your students to succeed. You want them to enjoy your subject the way that you do. And you want to see them engaged.
At Phenomena, we believe that engagement is the first step to STEM success. Phenomena experiences are approachable and fun, catering to even the most reluctant learners. We aim to present concepts intuitively so they are accessible to all students.
Phenomena is here to help. We make it easy to engage every student and give them the chance at success they deserve.
Sincerely,
the Phenomena Team
Here are a handful of ways that teachers use Phenomena Experiences in their classroom:
As a “do now” at the start of class
As a front-of-class demonstration
As the intro to a Socratic discussion
As a virtual / remote lab experience
As an alternative to a textbook assignment
As an extra credit option
We’d love to hear from you. Send us a note and let us know what your Phenomena experience is like.
Half Atwood Machines
This experience will show students how to read the free-body diagrams that can be drawn on a half Atwood machine, provide a deeper understanding of Newton’s Second Law, and show how to calculate net force and tension.
Full Atwood Machines
This experience will show students how to read the free-body diagrams that can be drawn on an Atwood machine, provide a deeper understanding of Newton’s Second Law, and show how to calculate net force and tension.
Relative Velocity
This experience demonstrates to students the idea of relative velocity, and shows them the impact of switching the frame of reference.
Centripetal Force
Students will understand that centripetal force is a center-seeking force that causes objects to move along a circular path; that it depends on an object’s velocity, mass, and spin radius; and how to calculate it.
Solving Equations with Multiplication and Division (3/4)
Students extend their knowledge of “solving for x” by manipulating equations using multiplication and division!
Evaporation
This experience contains an amazing evaporation simulation that will help students better understand such a complex process.
Potential and Kinetic Energy
In this experience, students will see in real-time the interplay between potential and kinetic energy, and they will learn how each is calculated.
Elastic Collisions
By adjusting mass and initial velocity, students will have the ability to customize their own collisions, and will understand how momentum impacts the outcome of elastic collisions.
Period of a Spring
In this spring simulation, students will learn how various factors impact the period of a spring, as well as understanding some of the math that underlies their motion.
Period of a Pendulum
In this pendulum simulation, students will learn what factors do and do not impact the period of a pendulum, as well as understanding some of the math that underlies their motion.
Standing Waves
Waves are amazing! This experience gives students the chance to play with a simulator that teaches them how waves work, particularly standing waves.
Series Circuits
How do lightbulbs work? In this experience, students will learn about some of the math behind electrical circuits, and observe its real-world effects!
Vector Addition (Physics)
What do you do when you have more than one vector in a two dimensional space? In this experience, you will add vectors numerically and geometrically as you help some animals find their way home.
Orbits (Physics)
Earth orbits the sun. The moon orbits Earth. And a pig can too! But achieving orbit isn’t so easy. Play with orbital velocity and distance to place our dear pig into a perfectly circular orbit around our planet.
Universal Gravitation (Physics)
Planets, stars, and pebbles -- what do they have in common? They exert gravitational force on their surroundings! In this experience, learn how to calculate this force and understand conceptually how gravitation works. Also, you just might spot a spherical cow or two!
Tug of Force (Physics)
It’s a food fight! Learn how forces can interact with one another, oftentimes to accomplish a task -- in this case, stealing someone else’s dinner! Visualize net force and learn how to calculate it. Satisfy your appetite for learning and become a force to be reckoned with!
Intro to Acceleration (Physics)
Get up to speed on Acceleration. In our Intro to Acceleration experience, you’ll play with acceleration and time, and see how they affect velocity and distance. You’ll also learn how to do these calculations yourself. Accelerate your learning to new heights!
Intro to Vectors (Physics)
Encounter vectors in the wild, courtesy of Phenomena! Draw with magnitude and direction; draw with X and Y components! On the course, or in the parking lot -- vectors are everywhere, more than you thought!