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ExploreLearning was founded in 1999 by educators looking for new ways to inspire students and help them succeed. We make innovative math and science online solutions that are fun to use and really work. Gizmos®️, Reflex®️, Science4Us®️, and Frax®️ are used in classrooms in every state and over 50 countries worldwide.
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Science helps us understand everything in our universe, from the tiniest particles in an atom to the planets orbiting in space. Scientists study the world around them, test their ideas, and come up with revolutionary solutions. Science careers can focus on various topics like biology, chemistry, and physics. Explore exciting careers in science!
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Laura Chervenak is a former zookeeper. Zookeepers are responsible for the well-being of animals in zoos or wildlife preserves. With an educational background in zoology—the scientific study of animals—Laura was able to properly care for animals, like gorillas.
Jennifer Dorcé-Medard is a doctor who currently works as a family physician. A family physician is a doctor who sees patients of all ages—from newborn babies to elderly folks. Jennifer’s knowledge of medicine and science allows her to help treat a wide range of diseases and conditions.
Use STEM Skills like Jennifer Dorcé-Medard
Jennifer treats patients daily and uses a stethoscope to listen to their heartbeats. Have students take a closer look at the circulatory system with Gizmos Circulatory System simulation*.
Use STEM Skills like Laura Chervenak
As a former zookeeper, Laura worked with wildlife in a zoo. Let students explore park wildlife as a park ranger with the Gizmos Ecosystems STEM Case*.
*Suggested simulations are available when you sign up for a Gizmos 30-day free trial or when you log in to your paid account.
*Suggested simulations are available when you sign up for a Gizmos 30-day free trial or when you log in to your paid account.
Guillermo Dominguez is a pilot for Envoy Airlines, which is a part of American Airlines. Pilots study aviation science and undergo training to learn how to operate an aircraft such as an airplane or a helicopter. Guillermo flies a commercial airplane and uses his knowledge and skills in aviation to perform preflight inspections and to safely transport passengers to their destinations.
Use STEM Skills like Guillermo Domimguez
As a pilot, Guillermo needs to be aware of current and future weather conditions before taking flight. Have your students explore weather conditions with the Gizmos Observing Weather (Metric) simulation*.
*Suggested simulations are available when you sign up for a Gizmos 30-day free trial or when you log in to your paid account.
Ambry Johnson is the director of operations for SEEK Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational STEM/STEAM opportunities to children, families, and teachers in the South Florida community. With a background in science education, Ambry oversees STEM programs that help students learn to code, grow herbs and fruits through a hydroponic system, and build their own skateboards.
Use STEM Skills like Ambry Johnson
One of the STEM projects Ambry organizes for her community is growing fruits. Have your students virtually grow plants with the Gizmos Growing Plants simulation*.
*Suggested simulations are available when you sign up for a Gizmos 30-day free trial or when you log in to your paid account.
Dr. Marquita Blades is a STEM educator who has taught high school science for grades 9-12. In her science classes, Dr. Blades covered topics like biology, chemistry, and physics. Dr. Blades is also the creator of a learning framework called POWARRful Teaching Strategies and leads workshops and seminars for teachers across the country.
*Suggested simulations are available when you sign up for a Gizmos 30-day free trial or when you log in to your paid account.
Use STEM Skills like Dr. Marquita Blades
Dr. Blades encouraged her high school students to explore science through experiments. Have your students hypothesize, test, and observe with the Gizmos Chemical Changes simulation*.