An interactive simulation is an imitation of a real world system or process where the learner is given some variables to manipulate, in order to observe different outcomes and learn about scientific phenomena.

Explore these examples like a Scientist and a Designer: What does each one do? How is it made? Read the Producer Notes for insights. Tackle the 'Try This' challenges to learn key programming and design techniques.

Got Science? 'Donate' your own Global Climate interactive sim to the MySLife site.

Good at explaining? Donate a tutorial to accompany one of these sims. Pick 2-3 learning topics and write step-by-step instructions for practicing them.

Need work done? Donate a proposal for an sim you would like a MyGLife student to work on.

Axial Obliquity
How Earth's tilt effects the location of solar energy reaching Earth.

Orbital Variation
How Earth's orbit around the sun effect solar energy reaching earth

Carbon Cycle
How carbon moves naturally in the environment

Human Intervention in the Carbon Cycle
How human activities affect the CO2 flowing in the atmosphere

Positive Feedback
Experiment with audio feedback

Negative Feedback
Experiment with a thermostat