Science Apps

Gaining greater understanding of science topics often requires a hands-on approach. Whether you are supplementing your class by exporing related apps or incorporating technology into the classroom via app activities, are sure to wake everyone up to the fun of science.

Each of the apps listed may be found by searching your app store (iTunes for iPad and iPhone & Google Play for Android based devices).

Science Reference Apps

Cost: FreeDescription: Ideal for student exploration of basic scientific concepts. While the app itself is fairly basic, each definition links to additional content on the www.visionlearning.com website. The articles on this website are informative and include include quizzes and additional resources to turn to for additional information.Best for: students & educatorsAvailable on: iTunes

Cost: FreeDescription: The National Science Foundation provides this collection of pictures, articles, and videos on a variety of science related topics. Users may search by tag or browse through the image gallery. A news feed is also available for additional related content outside the NSF.Best for: students & educatorsAvailable on: iTunes

Science Experiments Apps

Cost: FreeDescription: Geared towards teachers, this app features a library of instructional videos on how to conduct various classroom experiments on science topics. Best for: educatorsAvailable on: iTunes

Horticulture Apps

Cost: FreeDescription: This identification tool allows the user to snap a picture of a tree leaf and learn what the species is as well as pull up photos of the tree's flowers, bark, seeds, and other identifying characteristics. The app also allows for browsing, so that specific species can be searched for and the app data compared to live samples. Best for: educators & studentsAvailable on: iTunes

Biology Apps

Cost: FreeDescription: The topic of mitosis is presented with videos, images, audio lessons, quizzes, and a glossary. This app will guide students through the topic and provide hands-on practice for exploring the topic. Best for: studentsAvailable on: iTunes

Cost: FreeDescription: View a model of the human brain from any angle, tap to view an overview of that area, references to case studies, associated functions of that area, associated cognitive disorders, associated damage, substructures, and links to additional resources. Best for: studentsAvailable on: iTunes