As mobile devices and apps become more sophisticated, their usefulness to science lessons expand as well. Here are some teacher-recommended mobile apps that have aided science teachers in their instruction.

FEATURED TOOL

Lab4Physics - Use the built-in sensors of your mobile device as a portable physics measurement lab tool. FREEMIUM

NOVA Elements - Learn the periodic table of elements with this interactive table, game, and two-hour NOVA program. FREE

Weather by Tinybop - Explore the elements that make up the weather - such as heat, water, and air - in this interactive weather simulation. PAID

Alchemie Connections - Play a series of challenging puzzles with stars and constellations to learn more about astronomy. PAID

pangaea - Watch the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea and the positions of the continents over the last 200 million years on a 3D globe. PAID

Want more? Check out these shelves of tools created by members like you.

Science Tools - Curated by technology educator and instructional designer Andrea Meyers.

Interactive Simulations - Curated by teachnology integration specialist Jennifer Hettler.

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