Science APPS

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy

We hope you have heard of Khan Academy, and if not you are in for a treat.  At the forefront of open source education, Khan Academy’s goal is to provide free world-class education to... Read more >

Khan Academy - Khan Academy

Frog Dissection

Frog Dissection

For those of us that felt squeamish doing dissections in school, this is going to take you back! Its safe to say that this $3.99 iPad only Frog Dissection app is about as close as... Read more >

Frog Dissection - Emantras Inc

Rat Dissection

Rat Dissection

Rat Dissection is a great app ($3.99 iPad only) although it does not have as many research activities as its cousin Frog Dissection. The user is shown a rat that is... Read more >

Rat Dissection - Emantras Inc

Powers of Minus Ten – Cells and Genetics

Powers of Minus Ten – Cells and Genetics

Powers of Minus Ten ($1.99 universal app, best for middle school) is a great example of the kind of learning opportunities that are available by taking advantage of the unique qualities of the iOS... Read more >

Powers of Minus Ten - Cells and Genetics - Green-Eye Visualization

Casey’s Contraptions

Casey’s Contraptions

Casey’s Contraptions is a great app.  Explore the elements of physics with each mini challenge. Your child will learn about the laws of physics while creating complicated contraptions. You can use a variety of available... Read more >

Casey's Contraptions HD - Snappy Touch

MyNature Animal Tracks

MyNature Animal Tracks

Animal Tracks is another great app for the great outdoors. How many times has your family found a set of animal tracks in the wild and wondered about what animal might have made them? ... Read more >

MyNature Animal Tracks - MyNature Inc.

Britannica Kids: Volcanoes

Britannica Kids: Volcanoes

This Encyclopedia of Volcanoes app has lots of  information in (wait for it…) encyclopedic form and is good for preschool to adult.  It is made more interesting by the images, plus a few basic... Read more >

Britannica Kids: Volcanoes - Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc

Britannica Kids: Rainforests

Britannica Kids:  Rainforests

This Encyclopedia of Rainforests has lots of  information in a more traditional encyclopedic form, and is good for ages 4-adult.  It is made more interesting by the lovely images, plus a few basic... Read more >

Britannica Kids: Rainforests - Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc

Particle Zoo

Particle Zoo

Interested in particle physics? Maybe, but I just like knowing that there is a cool woman out there who creates subatomic particle plush toys.  Really.  This app uses her toys as images for... Read more >

Particle Zoo - Richard Burgess

Project NOAH

Project NOAH

An interactive field guide for "citizen scientists." Help and get help IDing plants and animals.


Project Noah - Networked Organisms

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Best Classic Family Games Apps

There are some great versions of classic board (and board-ish) games for your tablet.  Here’s a list of some of our favorites.  Yes, they are games, but they have solid educational value and the bonus… Read more >

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Ten Apps to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer

Avoid brain drain this summer with fun learning apps. Whether for reviewing material, getting a leg up on the school year, or exploring a special interest,  there are many apps that can boost your child’s… Read more >

Early Reading Apps Your PK-1st Grade Kids Will Love

Early reading, pre-reading, call it what you want. Either way, it is an exciting and often challenging time.  Luckily, apps work beautifully to provide simple learning tools to promote letter sense and writing and sight… Read more >

Yes, Your iPhone Does Have Parental Controls

We recommend checking out the parental controls on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.  They are called restrictions, and here’s how to set them:

  • Settings
  • General
  • Restrictions
  • Enable Restrictions
  • Set a passcode

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