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• iPad Toss Up

  Whether you’re teaching probability or just looking to make a quick decision in your classroom, Toss Up is a free app that simulates a coin toss. Try it in math class or as a management tool. Check out my Common Core aligned iPad lesson plan bundle for teaching math in your classroom!

• Monet on iPads

  I’ve shared some great apps for teaching art history and the Monet 140+ app is perfect for focusing on one artist.  With high quality images, a biography, timeline and detailed information about each painting, there’s a lot to explore in this free app! This app can also be used as a multimedia, interactive informational text. […]

• Earth Now by NASA

  Exploring the world around you can take many forms.  If you’re looking to do this on a global scale, NASA’s Earth Now is a fantastic free app that allows users to spin the earth with different filters. Check out daily temperatures, ozone, sea level and more! Teaching sustainability? Here’s my Common Core aligned QR Scavenger Hunt […]

• Tree Exploration on iPads

  Trees Pro HD by Nature Mobile is a fantastic free app for exploring trees in your neighborhood and beyond. Forty tree species are listed with beautiful, high quality photographs and information on their leaves, fruit and general characteristics. This is a wonderful resource for teachers and students! Check out my Common Core aligned iPad lesson […]

• History Channel iPad Apps

  The History Channel has lots of options for exploring the past on mobile devices. Bet You Didn’t Know is a fun app for trivia that gives users lots of options. You can also view clips of shows and specials on the History Channel app. Check out my bundle of Common Core aligned Social Studies iPad […]