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Observed arrival · 2026-09-29

Blue Marble Sims: Earth and space science simulations

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A free browser-based set of Earth and space science simulations for grades 6–12, with questions built in and a teacher-facing class workflow.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-29 issue.
For
Middle- and high-school science teachers
Worth noticing
Students enter a six-character class code and first name; teachers can see answers arrive and export them to a spreadsheet.

Field notes

The classroom flow starts with a question set: teachers may use middle- or high-school prompts or add their own, then share a six-character code. Students provide a first name, while the teacher view shows answers as they arrive and offers spreadsheet export. Listed activities include Moon phases, greenhouse effects, seasons, and a carbon-cycle role-play; several carry standards labels such as MS-ESS1-1 and HS-ESS2-6. The homepage states student names and answers are deleted after a year.

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◎NicheUnusually specific use
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