10 Best STEM Apps For Kids
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Science is one of those great, hands-on subjects. Many might argue why consider apps on electronic devices for kids when it comes to learning and experiencing STEM concepts. Apps have the ability to extend learning for kids who love science, technology, engineering and math. And, kids who don’t naturally love STEM can benefit from the additional learning activities fun STEM apps can offer.
If you are looking to extend STEM learning, here are my favorite STEM apps for kids
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Best STEM Apps For Kids
Crazy Gears
Recommended Ages: 6-8 years
In Crazy gears kids must learn to manipulate chains, pulleys, and gears to pull themselves to the next level. And, if there is more than one solution, they must find the most efficient one. Crazy Gears is based on the theories of Seymour Papert.
Thinkrolls 2
Recommended Ages: 4-9 years
Kids guide their colorful Thinkrolls through a vertical maze with objects moving around them. The game encourages kids to think critically, and learn through trial and error.
Busy Water
Recommended Ages: 4-9 years
Busy Water is a critical thinking puzzle game that lets kids think creatively. Based on amazing water physics, kids must help Archie the fish get back to his tank. To do so they use pipes, spray, paddle wheels and blocks.
Go CAR Go
Recommended Ages: 10+
Go CAR Go is a challenging physics game in which kids build a car and race it on a course. There are a variety of materials for building your car. Kids select materials to make the faster and most stable car for the course. This game is great for kids who love a challenge.
World of Goo
Recommended Ages: 8+
The popular physics puzzler video game is now available in a mobile app! In World of Goo, kids must connect the goo balls to a pipe that allows the goo to flow. Kids can build using scaffolding, towers, and bridges to solve the puzzles.
Odd Bot Out
Recommended Ages: 4+
Kids get practice with physics and puzzle solving skills as they help Odd the robot escape the recycling bin. Each level in this contraption puzzle game presents a new challenge.
Inventioneers
Recommended Ages: 2-8
Kids learn about real time physics by creating their own crazy inventions with Inventioneers. There are inventions to solve or kids can create inventions of their own. There are lots of options for fun!
Monster Physics
Recommended Ages: 10+
In Monster Physics, kids build contraptions from wood, metal, plastic, rubber, rope, chains, and more. Then, they see how their contraptions works with the built-in physics machine. There are 30 different missions from beginner to advanced so kids won’t get bored quickly with this game. Students use critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they advance through the missions.
Move the Turtle
Recommended Ages: 10+
Move the Turtle teaches programing skills to older kids. Kids start with Chapter 1 and move progressively through the game. Kids can also create their own programs from scratch and view examples of pre-written programs.
Hopscotch
Recommended Ages: 8+
Hopscotch introduces kids to coding in a fun, engaging way. Using the app kids can create games, animation and art. Hopscotch has been awarded the 2013 Parent’s Choice Award and the 2014 Best Educational Technology Award. So, kids learn some serious STEM skills all while having fun.
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Do you have a favorite STEM app for kids? Share it with us in the comments section below!