CPU Computer Simulators

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Age and compatibility

The simulators were produced in Java in 1999 and may not run on modern computers.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Classroom resources

The listed resources required are a projector and computers for students.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Delivery mode

desktopphysport.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Download

PhysPort says the simulations can be downloaded for free from its CPU Computer Simulators curriculum page.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Installation information

The download section lists installation readmes for Mac and PC.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Integrations

PhysPort lists Peer Instruction, PhET Interactive Simulations, Tutorials in Introductory Physics, and other compatible methods.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Intended learners

PhysPort lists the method for middle school, high school, and introductory college levels, including calculus-based, algebra-based, and conceptual courses.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Lesson library

Yesphysport.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Offline access

Yesphysport.org · read 20 Sep 2026

Organization

PhysPort is developed by the American Association of Physics Teachers in collaboration with Kansas State University and is supported by the National Science Foundation.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Privacy

PhysPort says it may be used without personal information and that identifiable information is not otherwise disclosed to third parties unless required by law.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

CPU Computer Simulators is a suite of computer simulations for teaching physics and physical science.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Research validation

PhysPort assigns the method Bronze Validation, its third-highest research-validation level.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Simulation activities

Simulations let students explore phenomena in different situations, conduct simulated experiments, test models, and receive feedback with multiple representations.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

PhysPort provides no guarantees or support for this software.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Teaching approach

The CPU curriculum uses cycles of elicitation, development, and application, with students developing and testing ideas through experimentation and discussion.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

Topics

The simulations cover static electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, forces and motion, light and color, waves and sound, and small particle theory.physport.org · read 11 Oct 2026

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