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Leaf snap |
Leafsnap is the first in a series of electronic field guides being developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland, and the Smithsonian Institution. This free mobile app uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves
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Classifying - students can use this app independently or in small groups to help them identify the classification of leaves
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science 360 |
Science 360 provides science and engineering images and video from around the globe. It also includes a news feed with breaking news from NSF (National Science Funded) institutions.
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Research - students can work independently or in groups to research various science phenomenon
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exoplanet |
Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our own Solar System. It is frequently updated whenever new discoveries are confirmed. An amazing model of the Milky Way lets you explore our universe all the way from the Solar System to the cosmic microwave background.
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Research - students can work independently or in small groups to research the Solar System
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Solar Walk ™ FREE |
Solar Walk ™ FREE - Solar System Planets, Orbits, and Moons with Pictures, Sounds and Lessons.
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See a sample 4th grade planet project using iMovie and Solar Walk:
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Sound uncovered |
Explore the surprising side of sound with Sound Uncovered, an interactive book featuring auditory illusions, acoustic phenomena, and other things that go bump, beep, boom, and vroom. This app features mini experiments to try with your class.
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Students can use this app independently or in small groups to interactively explore sound
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Space chef |
Fast-paced action game designed to provide the starting point needed to build healthy meals using simple, readily-available, and nutritious ingredients.
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Health - independent work
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Food Web |
Developed for the SPICE program at The University of Western Australia, the Food Web app lets you play with feeding relationships between unique plants and animals found in Western Australia.
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Independent exploration - student can take a screen shot of completed web to upload to Edmodo or Seesaw
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Water Cycle
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Enjoy this interactive app showing the four stages of a Water Cycle in a simplified visual manner.
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Research - students can work independently or in small groups to research the water cycle
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Zoo who? |
Enjoy the animal kingdom through 600 amazing photos, lots of audio and video presentations.
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Research animal facts in a fun interactive app
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NASA |
Come explore with NASA and discover the latest images, videos, mission information, news, feature stories, NASA TV and featured content.
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Independent or small group research of the Solar System
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skyview free - explore the universe |
SkyView® Free brings stargazing to everyone, and it's totally free! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more!
Features: • Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location. • Sightings: set reminders for celestial events and plan an evening stargazing & spotting satellites. • Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night. • Sky Paths: Follow the daily sky tracks for the Sun and Moon to see their exact locations in the sky on any date & time. • Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times. • Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying! |
4th grade students can use this to capture pictures of the day or night sky when studying stars, star patterns and the Solar System.
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moon |
Moon is a perfect resource to help you learn about the moon. Moon constantly updates a panel of information that tells you everything you want to know about the moon.
*3D Moon model *Lunar Phase *Moonrise/Moonset *Lunar Illumination *Lunar Azimuth (where it is in the sky) *Lunar Altitude (angle above the horizon) *Distance to the moon (in miles, kilometers, feet, meters, Eiffel Towers, and Earths) *Phase Timeline (iPad Only) Moon also allows you to research information about the moon at ANY date in past or in the future. You could look up what the lunar phase will be on, say, your birthday...in 10 years. |
4th grade students can use this app independently or with a small group to research the Earth's moon when studying the Solar System.
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stars new |
Stars is a light application that displays the 88 constellations in the sky. Just touch the screen and see the universe moving around you.
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4th grade students can use this to identify constellations while studying the Solar System.
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amazing space journey |
Discover the Solar System and explore the Sun, the planets and their satellites in stunning details. Take over time and space and observe the planets' position and orbit. A great and interactive learning tool for any age to comprehend the features of the Solar System.
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4th grade students can use this to identify constellations while studying the Solar System.
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planets |
A 3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers. Allows you to view each planet up close and send it spinning when you want to see its rotation. Students can also view brief facts about each planet. Satellite views of the earth show your exact location.
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4th grade students can use this to identify constellations while studying the Solar System.
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Building Parallel Circuits (Lite) |
Using 3D graphics and 2D electronic symbols, you will build simple parallel circuits by using wires, batteries, switches, and light bulbs.
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By constructing their own closed circuit with two light bulbs, you will develop a deeper understanding of series and parallel circuits and discover that electricity follows the path of least resistance.
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