Free iPad Apps for Math & Science

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Free iPad Apps for Math & Science Karen Vitek Computer Teacher Spackenkill Schools Poughkeepsie, NY April 2, 2014

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This presentation highlights free iPad apps for Middle School Math and Science.

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Free iPad Apps for Math

& Science

Karen VitekComputer TeacherSpackenkill SchoolsPoughkeepsie, NY

April 2, 2014

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iPad Apps for Math

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Virtual Manipulatives1

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MyScript Calculator

MathTerms

Proportion Solver

5 Dice: Order of Operations

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Virtual Manipulatives

SettingsTypes

• Features

• Shapes, color, snap to grid, numbers on pieces

• You can save your work.

This app provides manipulatives to use on the iPad.

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Percents

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MyScript Calculator

NotesOperations

• Features

• Write and calculate without keyboard input

• Portrait or landscape

• Redo and undo functions

This app allows students to use their ownhandwriting to calculate.

• Basic +, -, *, /

• Powers, roots, exponents

• %, |5|

• Brackets

• Constants, i.e., pi

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MathTerms

MoreContent

• Features

• Alphabetical indexes

• No Internet connection required for use

This app is from the University of Texas at Austin

• Over 1,000 entries that includes Middle School Math, Algebra and more

• Colorful, annotated illustrations

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Proportion Solver

How it worksTypes

• Features

• Enter one ratio and then a value for either the numerator or denominator for the other ratio

This app solves proportions - two equationswith two ratios.

• width/height, Fahrenheit/Celsius, weight/height, mph/meters, U.S. dollars/Euros, pixels/inches, and more

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5 Dice: Order of Operations

Game Operations

• Features

• Multiplayer

• Use up to 5 devices and play against classmates

• Built in space for students to solve problems

This app provides a game to practiceorder of operations.

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

• Exponents and brackets

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More Math Apps to Explore

• Ooops

• Sketchpad Explorer

• Middle School Math

• HMH Fuse: Geometry CCSS Edition

• Math Snacks HD

• BuzzMath

• Calculus Doodlus

• Algebra Champ

• BrainPOP

• Slope Slider

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iPad Apps for Science

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CK-12 studyNow!1

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Science Glossary

goREACT

Solve the Outbreak

EOL

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CK-12 studyNow!

ContentUsesTopics

• Features

• Research content for homework assignments

• Learn new concepts

• Prepare for quizzes and tests

• Text, video, interactive objects, images, mind maps, quizzes, and flashcards

This app was developed by the CK-12 Foundation.They provide open-source content and tools for math and science.

• Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and more

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Science Glossary

Type of Content

Content

• Features

• Terms are listed alphabetically and key words are linked

• Links to content on the website

This app was created by Visionlearning, Inc.

• Glossary of scientific terms and short biographies that support their site: http://www.visionlearning.com

• Most appropriate for 8th grade students

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goREACT

MoreContent

• Features

• Gives hints on reactions to try

• Featured reactions menu to go through themed sets

• Links to more resources

Created by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

• Almost 300 virtual chemical reactions

• Images and videos illustrate molecules

• Touch elements in Periodic Table to learn more

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Solve the Outbreak

ContentHow it works

• Features

• Learn about diseases and outbreaks

• Learn how the CDC saves lives

• You can also post your score and challenge friends

This app was developed by the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention.

• Get clues, analyze data, solve the scenario to save lives.

• Students are disease detectives

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iNaturalist

SharingContent

• Features

• This app can connect to add your data to the Encyclopedia of Life.

• Great for sharing observations on field trips

• Read guide at www.inaturalist.org

This app was created to record observations that can be shared with others.

• Record your observations of the natural world

• Maps and photos

• Create lists

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More Science Apps to Explore

• Particle Zoo

• Science360

• Molecules

• Virtual Bacterial ID Lab

• Language Central: Physical Science

• Xperica HD

• NOVA Elements

• WeatherBug

• 3D Cell Simulation & Stain Tool

• Building Serial Circuits Lite

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Thank You!