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

2. 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/ http://freebooksapp.com/

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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

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

9. Beautiful Planet HD Beautiful Planet HD contains hundreds of spectacular pictures from around 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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bgOQYcu6MM

11. 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.

12. 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=HvplGbCBaLAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvplGbCBaLA

13. 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

14. Additional Resources

15. YouTube Videos  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/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/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 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/http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-elementary- school/  iPad Apps for Middle Schools: http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school/http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-middle-school/  iPad Apps for High Schools: http://www.ipadinschools.com/ipad-apps-for-high-school/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-kidshttp://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/http://www.alfonsschmid.com/Notebooks/Notebooks_for_iPhone_- _Overview.html/