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Why Interactives are Trending in Classrooms

Learning Resources that Capture Students' Attention

by Ann Crilley
in DE in Action
Reading Time: 6 mins

We see you. You’ve got your classroom routines set. Your students know your expectations and they’re actively learning in your classroom. But as you head into December, you know the calendar gets crazy (so many holidays, right?) and you’re looking for new and creative ways to keep students engaged until that first winter break.

Have you considered interactive learning resources? The use of these can positively change the dynamic of the classroom from passive listening to active participation. Students can research, experiment, and have fun learning about topics at their own pace through a variety of interactives like virtual labs, investigations, maps, and more. 

“With interactives in Discovery Education, I can always find content that interests the students while helping to teach the state standards. The students ask when we are going to play another interactive game in Social Studies and Science. My students get very excited when I tell them I have a DE resource to go to today.”
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Deborah Seyffert
First Grade Teacher, South Carolina

Not only do interactive learning resources create a fun game-like experience for students, they also provide opportunities for students to test and experiment without you purchasing actual materials for your classroom!  

 Check out a few of our favorites:  

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Grades K-5; Life Science

Students practice designing and conducting an investigation using differences in soil, water, and light for two different plant types.

Wastch the Garden Grow
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World Geography Interactive VR Map

Grades K-12; Social Studies

Comprehensive 360 world VR map. The interactive features short video segments, highlighting unique places from around the world.

Explore the World
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Spelling Bees

Grades K-5; English Language Arts

Arcademics interactive designed to boost students’ spelling skills as they build the biggest honeycomb hive by spelling the most words in the time allowed.

Test Your Spelling
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Private or Not?

Grades K-2; Digital Literacy

To promote digital literacy, students will learn the answer to the question: What information is safe to share with others online, and what should you keep to yourself?

Explore Digital Literacy
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Energy Skate Park

Grades 6-12; Physics/Math

Applying math and physics principles, students design a skate park in this PhET interactive using the concepts of mechanical energy and energy conservation.

Design a Skate Park
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3D Human Skeletal System

Grades 6-12; Life Science/Anatomy

A BioDigital interactive exploring the skeletal system, this activity allows students to isolate certain groups of bones and learn about their functions.

Explore Groups of Bones

If you like these, or want to explore more interactive learning resources on different topics, check out our collections in the Best of Interactives, PhET Interactive Simulations, and Arcademics Channels. 

 Have you used one of our interactives with students? Be sure to let us know on social media! Don’t forget to tag @DiscoveryEd so we don’t miss it!  

Start exploring all of these resources and more in Discovery Education today.

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