iPad Apps for the Classroom

PACT Summer Tech Academy2011

iBooks & Free Books• iBooks is Apple’s e-reading app. The app is free, but each

book you purchase from the e-bookstore may cost money.• Free Books is a separate app that provides free access to

nearly 25,000 classic works of literature. http://freebooksapp.com/

Grammar Up HD

• Grammar Up HD contains lessons on the rules of grammar as well as interactive games and quizzes to reinforce knowledge and critical thinking.

Math Bingo / Math Board• Math Bingo is a fun way for children to practice their basic

math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).• Apple’s Education Apps:

http://www.apple.com/education/apps/

The Presidency

• The Presidency app provides detailed information on each President of the United States.

US Geography

• The US Geography app provides detailed information the different regions, states, and major cities in the United States. There are also interactive quizzes and games for children to play.

The Elements: A Visual Exploration

• The Elements app shows provides a wealth of information on each element, as well as showcasing a few real-life examples that can be rotated and viewed from any angle.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gff817nLqo

GoSkyWatch Planetarium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTAiY4m1X8

• The GoSkyWatch Planetarium app can be pointed at the sky to display the stars above. It also provides information about planets, stars, and constellations. The sky view is fully rotatable.

Beautiful Planet HD

• Beautiful Planet HD contains hundreds of spectacular pictures from around the globe, accompanied by brief descriptions of other cultures and events.

Toy Story 3

• Toy Story 3 Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bgOQYcu6MM

Solar System for iPad

• Solar System for iPad contains stunning imagery of the sun, planets, and moons in our solar system, as well as detailed information on each celestial body.

Magic Piano• The Magic Piano app includes three different keyboard

arrangements, which can be played like a real piano! Lang Lang plays “Flight of the Bumblebee” on an iPad using Magic Piano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvplGbCBaLA

More Apps to Explore

• The Ruler – 2D ruler on iPad screen• Math Quizzer – interactive math quiz program• Bloomberg – stocks and market tracking• 3D Cell Simulation & Stain Tool – 3D representations of cells• 3D Brain – brain imagery and information• Brushes – sophisticated painting app• Air Harp – play the harp by plucking strings on the screen• Tangram Puzzle Pro – tangram puzzles• MadLibs – word puzzles emphasizing parts of speech• Hangman – spelling game• MathBoard – math quiz program with chalkboard space on screen to use

for working out problems

Additional Resources

YouTube Videos

YouTube tutorials can be found for nearly any iPad application, as well as basic iPad functionality

Even More Educational Apps Apple’s Education Apps: http://www.apple.com/education/apps/ Top 10 Educational iPad Apps for Kids:

http://theikidsblog.com/blog/2010/06/14/top-10-educational-ipad-apps-for-kids/ 10 best iPad Apps for Students: http://

www.associatedcontent.com/article/2864964/10_best_ipad_apps_for_students.html?cat=15 iPad Apps for Elementary Schools:

http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-elementary-school/ iPad Apps for Middle Schools: http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school/ iPad Apps for High Schools: http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-high-school/ 40 Amazingly Educational Apps:

http://www.onlineclasses.org/2010/06/16/40-amazingly-educational-ipad-apps-for-kids iPad Apps for user:

http://www.alfonsschmid.com/Notebooks/Notebooks_for_iPhone_-_Overview.html/