You will not need to create or register for an account to use Gizmos. Gizmos will use your Canvas log in and Clever to connect to your online lab assignments.
Gizmos assignments are normally titled something like "Gizmos: Name of Assignment" in your Canvas course. 
To connect your Canvas account to Gizmos, open the assignment labeled Gizmos Login from the Start Here: Course Resources module on the course modules page.
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Once you see the page similar to the one below, you should be signed in. It will say "Your teacher has not yet added Gizmos to this class." That is fine - You just need to make sure your name is shown in the upper right corner indicating you are logged in. 
Now that you are signed in, you can access the various Gizmos activities. These assignments are normally titled something like "Gizmos: Name of Assignment" in your Canvas course.
Access the lab by clicking the virtual lab links embedded in the Gizmos assignments in Canvas. For example, clicking the Gravity Pitch link in the screenshot below would open the Gizmos lab. 
access your lab simulation, click on the Gizmos Login Link from your Gizmos assignment.
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The next page will ask you to load Gizmos in a new window. Click the Load Gizmos Login in a new window button.
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You may be asked to authorize your account with Clever. If so, click the Authorize button.
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If you are enrolled in multiple courses using Gizmos then you will need to also select the class you are working in.
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Find and click the Gizmos lab simulation that matches the name in your Canvas activity (In this example, Gizmos: Chemical Changes) to launch the lab simulation.
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