science apps
Leafsnap - Free
This app is a super field guide for deciduous trees. Users can identify trees by taking a photo of a leaf and choosing the best fit from a list. Clicking on the tree name will then show pictures of flowers, fruit, seeds, petioles and bark of the tree. Additional information, including a map of habitats and regions the trees are found, is available from an encyclopedia icon. Even more information can be collected by clicking on the Encyclopedia of Life icon. The photo is then added to the user's collection. This would be a perfect companion to a Project Learning Tree lesson plan.
This app is a super field guide for deciduous trees. Users can identify trees by taking a photo of a leaf and choosing the best fit from a list. Clicking on the tree name will then show pictures of flowers, fruit, seeds, petioles and bark of the tree. Additional information, including a map of habitats and regions the trees are found, is available from an encyclopedia icon. Even more information can be collected by clicking on the Encyclopedia of Life icon. The photo is then added to the user's collection. This would be a perfect companion to a Project Learning Tree lesson plan.
Extreme Weather - $.99
This app explores extreme weather conditions such as tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, blizzards and global warming. Students can tap, swipe, watch videos and animations to learn how extreme weather is formed as well as its disastrous effects. In addition, fun facts are included to pique student interest such as, “Who holds the record for surviving the most lightning strikes?” Extreme weather preparedness is also included.
This app explores extreme weather conditions such as tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, blizzards and global warming. Students can tap, swipe, watch videos and animations to learn how extreme weather is formed as well as its disastrous effects. In addition, fun facts are included to pique student interest such as, “Who holds the record for surviving the most lightning strikes?” Extreme weather preparedness is also included.
SkyView - Free
This app turns an iPad into a star-gazer’s field guide to the night sky. Simply look through the iPad to identify stars, planets and constellations in your own backyard. Although best used at night (difficult for school hours), this app will even show you the celestial objects you cannot see during the day. Tap a star (or planet) to find more information about it. Additional features are available with an upgrade, but it remains a great app without them. The app uses GPS to pinpoint exactly the night sky and all of its' celestial bodies. It also has a compass for finding specific stars, planets and satellites.
This app turns an iPad into a star-gazer’s field guide to the night sky. Simply look through the iPad to identify stars, planets and constellations in your own backyard. Although best used at night (difficult for school hours), this app will even show you the celestial objects you cannot see during the day. Tap a star (or planet) to find more information about it. Additional features are available with an upgrade, but it remains a great app without them. The app uses GPS to pinpoint exactly the night sky and all of its' celestial bodies. It also has a compass for finding specific stars, planets and satellites.
SerialBulbs - $.99
This app is a perfect complement to VA SOL 4.3: the student will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity, b) basic circuits. Using light bulbs, batteries, wires and closed and open switches, students will experiment with electrical circuits. After constructing a circuit that has two illuminated light bulbs connected in a series, they are asked to predict whether one will remain lit if the other is removed. Several different series and parallel circuit templates create problems for students to investigate, hypothesize and put their ideas to work. Instant feedback and additional information is frequently provided.
This app is a perfect complement to VA SOL 4.3: the student will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity, b) basic circuits. Using light bulbs, batteries, wires and closed and open switches, students will experiment with electrical circuits. After constructing a circuit that has two illuminated light bulbs connected in a series, they are asked to predict whether one will remain lit if the other is removed. Several different series and parallel circuit templates create problems for students to investigate, hypothesize and put their ideas to work. Instant feedback and additional information is frequently provided.
Science 360 - Free
This app contains a multitude of science-related topics for students to research. The app gets its name because topics are arranged as if they are all around the user. Simply swipe to move the pictures 360 degrees. Information is delivered via text and video. Students could spend hours browsing and learning from the content. Students will enjoy learning about lava, dinosaurs, bacteria, coral reefs, mechanical engineering, hurricanes, wildlife, habitats and more from this single app. Students can watch videos of experiments and research conducted by field scientists, chemists, archeologists, zoologists and more.
This app contains a multitude of science-related topics for students to research. The app gets its name because topics are arranged as if they are all around the user. Simply swipe to move the pictures 360 degrees. Information is delivered via text and video. Students could spend hours browsing and learning from the content. Students will enjoy learning about lava, dinosaurs, bacteria, coral reefs, mechanical engineering, hurricanes, wildlife, habitats and more from this single app. Students can watch videos of experiments and research conducted by field scientists, chemists, archeologists, zoologists and more.