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Essential iPad Apps for Classroom Learning and Exploration

Discover a curated selection of essential iPad apps designed to enhance classroom learning and engage students. From iBooks and Free Books offering access to thousands of classic literature works, to interactive educational apps like Grammar Up HD, Math Bingo, and US Geography, these resources support critical thinking and foundational skills. Explore visuals with The Elements app and sky wonders with GoSkyWatch Planetarium. Ideal for teachers and students alike, these tools make learning immersive and enjoyable.

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Essential iPad Apps for Classroom Learning and Exploration

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  1. iPad Apps for the Classroom PACT Summer Tech Academy 2011

  2. 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/

  3. Grammar Up HD • Grammar Up HD containslessons on the rules of grammar as well as interactive games and quizzes to reinforceknowledge and criticalthinking.

  4. 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/

  5. The Presidency • The Presidencyappprovidesdetailed information on eachPresident of the United States.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. BeautifulPlanet HD • BeautifulPlanet HD containshundreds of spectacularpicturesfromaround the globe, accompanied by brief descriptions of other cultures and events.

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. AdditionalResources

  15. YouTubeVideos • YouTube tutorials can be found for nearly any iPad application, as well as basic iPad functionality

  16. 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/

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