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Educational Science & Discovery Apps for Kids
Science, coding, nature, space, and discovery — taught through apps from the Smithsonian, NASA, MIT, and university research labs. Every app built by researchers, for curious kids and families.
Hideout: Early Reading
PaidiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Hideout: Early Reading uses engaging mini-games to teach foundational literacy skills like phonics and word patterns to young children and at-risk.
Brigham Young UniversityLanguages & Linguistics
Quarked! Cross
FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Quarked! Cross introduces elementary and middle school students to subatomic vocabulary through crossword puzzles and engaging educational content.
University of KansasPhysical Sciences
CryptoClub Daily Ciphers
FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Educational puzzle app providing daily encrypted messages to teach students and enthusiasts how to solve historical ciphers.
University of ChicagoMathematics & Statistics
Quarked! Baryon Blaster
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Quarked! Baryon Blaster teaches elementary and middle school children fundamental particle physics concepts through interactive educational gameplay.
University of KansasPhysical Sciences
Folded BY-U
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Folded BY-U teaches K-12 students, parents, and educators origami through video tutorials, connecting art to mathematics and engineering concepts.
Brigham Young UniversityEarly Childhood & K-12 Education
MIT AI2 Companion
FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Utility enabling real-time testing and visualization of MIT App Inventor applications on Android devices during development via wireless connection.
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyComputer Science & IT
Showbiz Safari
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Educational game teaching students about animal diversity and habitats by casting animals in movie roles based on their unique traits.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
3,2,1 Launch!
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Three Two One Launch simulates spacecraft launch through eight mini-games covering rocket assembly, spacecraft integration, and orbital targeting tasks.
NASAMechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Agua Salud
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Agua Salud is a simulation game where players manage land to see how choices like reforestation affect tropical ecosystem health.
Smithsonian InstitutionForestry & Conservation
AR Expeditions
FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
AR Expeditions immerses third through fifth graders in augmented reality experiences with quizzes, vocabulary games, and Florida reading book activities.
University of FloridaLiterature & Cultural Studies
Barro Colorado Adventure
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Educational introduction to animals and plants at a Smithsonian tropical research site for anyone interested in learning about forest ecology.
Smithsonian InstitutionLife Sciences
CitizIN
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
CitizIN gives Indiana teachers and students an interactive tool exploring state history, government, and geography through games, videos, and documents.
Indiana UniversityHistory & Archaeology
Disaster Detector
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Disaster Detector teaches middle school students to analyze natural hazard data, forecast catastrophic events, and prepare a virtual city for impact.
Smithsonian InstitutionEarth & Environmental Sciences
Dream Racer
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Go-kart racing game teaching high school students financial literacy concepts like savings, credit, and budgeting through sponsorships and resource management.
Michigan State UniversityEconomics & Political Science
Freedom Summer
FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Freedom Summer guides students through Civil Rights Movement primary sources to analyze how historical events influenced voting legislation and suppression.
Indiana UniversityHistory & Archaeology