iPad applications
Provided is a list of useful iPad apps that go along with Social Studies and the Aztec Civilization Unit. All apps are available from the Apple iTunes store.
5th Grade Friendzy – FREE
Targeted toward 5th grade classrooms, this app allows for learning all subjects area. In a social studies unit, students can use the categories; Geography, Language Arts, Reading and U.S. History. Students can use the app to learn lessons alone, with friends and other kids around the world! Users are matched up by grade level and skill. Teachers can also monitor a student’s progress and usage time every day. It is a fun, competitive and learning experience! |
Accelerated Reader - FREE
This app makes reading practice more effective to every student by personalizing the practice to each student’s existing reading level. This tool assesses students’ reading through reading practice, vocabulary practice, literacy skills and textbook quizzes. Students can use the skills they practice in this application and apply it to social studies texts. |
BrainPOP Featured Movie - FREE
Users can watch a different animated movie every day and assess their new knowledge though quizzes. Users can also explore different subjects such as Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Arts & Music, etc. Users can search different videos on different social studies subjects/topics. This app may be more useful in a pairs or groups. |
Britannica Kids: Aztec Empire - $4.99
The curriculum-based app is for children to learn about the rise and fall of the Aztec Civilization. The content of this app also includes images, videos and interactive learning games. This relates to my theme on the Aztecs because the students would be able to learn the different aspects of the Aztecs such as, Tenochtitlan, Aztec rulers, society, culture and religion. This app also includes interactive activities; World map, Jigsaw Puzzle and quizzes. This can be used as a tool for a formative assessment by observing if students actively engage with the activities and quizzes. After students use the app, the teacher can determine what information/concepts students know best, and what material needs to be reviewed. |
Aztec Gods and Mythology Pocket Reference - $2.99
Students can use this app during the Aztec religion topic in the unit. The app includes a list of Aztec Gods and mythological figures in great detail, and trivia questions. This could be utilize in the “Create your own God or Goddess” activity by allowing students to see the different aspects of an Aztec God/Goddess. |