15 Of The Best Science Apps For Kids – TeachThought

These science apps give students practical ways to explore and test scientific ideas through models, simulations, and guided play.

1. Everything Machine (Tinybop)

   Ages: 7+
   Price: Paid
   Description: Build simple “machines” from device sensors (camera, mic, light, gyro) for cause-and-effect and prototyping.

2. Star Walk 2

   Ages: All ages
   Price: Free with in-app purchases
   Description: Point at the sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites; includes AR mode and time controls. Short demo.

3. The Elements / The Elements in Action

   Ages: 9+
   Price: Paid (each)
   Description: Visual periodic table and companion video app with properties, histories, and real-world applications.

4. Froggipedia

   Ages: 10+
   Price: Paid
   Description: AR exploration of frog anatomy and life cycle; a humane alternative to traditional dissection.

5. Earth Primer

   Ages: 9+
   Price: Paid
   Description: Interactive earth-science sandbox to sculpt terrain, trigger volcanoes, and observe erosion/weathering in real time.

6. Living Earth Clock & Weather

   Ages: All ages
   Price: Free with optional upgrade
   Description: Real-time 3D globe with live weather layers; useful for earth/space science context.

7. Chemist (THIX)

   Ages: 12+
   Price: Paid
   Description: Virtual chemistry lab to safely mix and observe reactions; effective for pre-lab modeling.

8. Animal Kingdom Science for Kids

   Ages: 5–7
   Price: Paid
   Description: Early-elementary classification and simple life-science basics with collectible 3D animals.

9. Bitsboard Pro

   Ages: All ages
   Price: Paid (one-time)
   Description: Custom science vocabulary, diagrams, and review decks with 35+ practice modes.

10. PhET Simulations

    Ages: Elementary through college
    Price: Free
    Description: Research-based simulations across physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science; excellent for inquiry.

11. Life by THIX

    Ages: 17+
    Price: Paid
    Description: Physiology sandbox exploring organ systems and medical interventions (best for advanced learners).

12. Grow Garden

    Ages: 6–9
    Price: Paid
    Description: Introduction to sustainable gardening and composting through simple, hands-on play.

13. Solar System for Kids – Space

    Ages: 6–12
    Price: Free with in-app purchases
    Description: Kid-friendly astronomy through short lessons, puzzles, and simple models of planets and moons.

14. Universe in a Nutshell

    Ages: 10+
    Price: Paid
    Description: Scale-of-the-universe explorer by Kurzgesagt—zoom from particles to galaxy clusters with clean visuals and explanations.

Note: Always check app privacy policies and data-sharing practices against your school’s guidelines.

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