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iPad Apps for the Classroom. PACT Summer Tech Academy 2011. 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.
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iPad Apps for the Classroom PACT Summer Tech Academy 2011
iBooks & Free Books • iBooksisApple’s e-readingapp. The appis free, but each book youpurchasefrom the e-bookstoremaycost money. • Free Books is a separateappthatprovides free access to nearly 25,000 classicworks of literature. http://freebooksapp.com/
Grammar Up HD • Grammar Up HD containslessons on the rules of grammar as well as interactive games and quizzes to reinforceknowledge and criticalthinking.
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 Presidencyappprovidesdetailed information on eachPresident of the United States.
US Geography • The US Geographyappprovidesdetailed information the differentregions, states, and major cities in the United States. There are also interactive quizzes and gamesfor children to play.
The Elements: A Visual Exploration • The Elementsappshows provides a wealth of information on eachelement, as well as showcasing a few real-life examplesthatcanberotated and viewedfromany angle. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gff817nLqo
GoSkyWatchPlanetariumhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTAiY4m1X8GoSkyWatchPlanetariumhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTAiY4m1X8 • The GoSkyWatchPlanetariumappcanbepointedat the sky to display the stars above. It alsoprovides information about planets, stars, and constellations. The skyviewisfullyrotatable.
BeautifulPlanet HD • BeautifulPlanet HD containshundreds of spectacularpicturesfromaround 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 iPadcontainsstunningimagery of the sun, planets, and moons in oursolar system, as well as detailed information on eachcelestial body.
Magic Piano • The Magic Piano appincludesthreedifferentkeyboard arrangements, whichcanbeplayedlike 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 iPadscreen • Math Quizzer – interactive math quiz program • Bloomberg – stocks and markettracking • 3D Cell Simulation & StainTool – 3D representations of cells • 3D Brain – brainimageryand 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 – spellinggame • MathBoard – math quiz program withchalkboardspace on screen to use for working out problems
YouTubeVideos • 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/