Post #18: Education - Bill Nye the Science Guy App

Since I have limited experience working with elementary school students as well as science, I elected to try a program designed for that age group and subject.  I downloaded the Bill Nye the Science Guy 20th Anniversary app. This app is a lot fun and teaches through the use of interactive games.  Bill Nye walks users through the different scenarios where kids can learn about astronomy, home experiments, the human brain and other topics.  Actually, the game for astronomy was so fun, I didn't want to stop!  The app would be very useful for an elementary school class that studies the planets or any of the other topics included.  Not all of the "games" are related, so the usefulness of the app would largely be based on grade level science standards.  If libraries had ipads, students could use the app during library time (or free time) to learn about a topic that interests them.  The app could also be used if a library had a special display or class on astronomy and the planets.