Classic Experiments in Science History FULL
By Debbie Gorrell,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
Common Sense Media Reviewers
Info-packed resource lacks hands-on fun.
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What’s It About?
Kids begin by selecting one of the six scientists on the main page of CLASSIC EXPERIMENTS IN SCIENCE HISTORY FULL. Each scientist is credited with a different theory or law. Then, kids can choose from Experiment, Theory, or Biography. The Experiment option takes kids through a series of questions related to the theory or law they're exploring. After answering a question, kids can watch a brief video that illustrates the answer, followed by a written explanation. The Theory option provides the background behind the theory or law, and the Biography option provides the background of the scientist, with a focus on the development of the scientific concepts.
Is It Any Good?
A lot of useful information about some of the most important theories and laws of science is available, but kids probably won't be very excited by it. The cartoon-style graphics might help make the content appealing to kids, and the videos break up the text and provide excellent visual support. Unfortunately, the app misses an opportunity to connect to current, real-world scenarios, and there aren't any suggestions for hands-on lessons or labs that apply the theories and laws. Also, the elevated vocabulary and lack of accessibility features limit the audience to kids who read really well and who already know a little about the science involved.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the development of these scientific theories and laws contributed to society. For example, how did Benjamin Franklin's experiments ultimately change the way people live?
Families can discuss other scientific theories and laws and find out through research which scientists contributed to their development.
App Details
- Devices: iPad, Android
- Subjects: Science: biology, electricity, energy, gravity, motion, physics
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: applying information, memorization, Self-Direction: academic development
- Pricing structure: Paid, Free ($1.99 on iTunes, $2.04 on Google Play)
- Release date: November 19, 2014
- Category: Education
- Topics: History, Science and Nature
- Publisher: Philosopher's Appstone
- Version: 1.2.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 6.0 or later, Android 2.1 and up
- Last updated: July 12, 2020
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