“Students are able to visualize abstract concepts more easily or to interact and manipulate variables and situations that are difficult to replicate in a classroom setting. When they see things being manipulated on the screen, they are better equipped to explain concepts.”
- Teacher, San Jacinto Leadership Academy
“My teachers really embraced using the Gizmos in different ways and are excited we'll be continuing with them next year.”
- Science Dept Chairperson, Walker School (Private)
“Gizmos is great to help students engage with science. I feel like they got more involved in activities.”
- Teacher, Centerton Gamble Elem School
“Students were excited about conducting the Gizmos and more willing to try different options to see different results.”
- Math Coach, Centerton Gamble Elem School
“The kids loved to use the Gizmo lessons. They enjoyed phase changes, building Pangaea, and food chains. I think it reinforced concepts that we had covered in class.”
- Teacher, San Jacinto Unified Sch Dist
“Going through the training, [PD] showed me how to use in the classroom to bring a better understanding of the concept.”
- Assistant Principal, Hastings High School
“The kids love Gizmos. Student engagement is always 100% during their work time.”
- Teacher, Bentonville Public Sch Dist 6
“It [Gizmos] is a fun, hands on way of learning that is still prepping them for things they will see in later grades.”
- Teacher, Bentonville Public Sch Dist 6
“The students interact with Gizmos like a video game and engage in active learning.”
- Teacher, Alvin Ind School District
“I strongly feel that Gizmos has been instrumental in helping our science department and school achieve their goals this year. Specifically, we've observed a significant increase in student mastery of the TEKS covered within the Gizmos activities.”
- Science Dept Chairperson, Iowa Colony High School