Harold & Wilma Good Library: iPads at Goshen: Apps by Subject

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Interested in a grammar apps, or want to know what apps might supplement your astronomy class? This page features apps by subject. These are meant to be suggestions to further your learning outside of class in a particular area of interest.

Accounting

	Accountant for iPad calculator - 2.99 Highly rated accounting calculator.
	Accounting - 1.99 Glossary of terms, quizzes, and flashcards.
	My Accounting Teacher - Free Accounting lessons. First two modules are free; download more lessons for a fee.

Art

	Art Authority - 9.99 Access more than 50,000 works of art. Includes a searchable index.
	ArtStudio Pro - 6.99 Painting and photo editing app.
	AutoDesk SketchBook - Free Drawing app.
	Canva - Free Graphic design app that can edit photos and make logos, invitations, or posters.

ASL

	ASL Dictionary for iPad - 6.99 iPad version of the ASL dictionary. Includes video.
	Learn American Sign Language - 1.99 9 video lessons that cover basic sign language skills.

Astronomy

	NASA App HD - Free Explore the skies with NASA. Includes images, video, NASA mission info, and maps.
	Planets - Free Free solar system map; view in 2D or 3D.
	Star Walk for iPad - Interactive astronomy guide - 2.99 Popular, award-winning astronomy app. Look at labelled star maps that connect you with educational information.

Two others to consider are SkyORB (free) and Astonomy Picture of the Day (Free).

Bible

	Bible - Free Access over 200 versions of the Bible in this app. Does not include NRSV.
	Bible Maps Plus - Free View biblical maps and commentary.
	Concordance - Free Search any word and find a verse using the Concordance.
	Logos - Free Read the Bible and look up words in their original languages. Not so useful for the commentary, which is out of date.
	NRSV Bible for BibleReader - 9.99 Need NRSV? This app gives you full access.

See also: Religion, Philosophy, Youth Ministry

Biological Sciences

	3D Brain - Free Interact with a 3D model of the brain and read about different structures.
	BiomeViewer - Free View and learn about different biomes worldwide.
	Deep Sea ID - Free Identifies and shows images of deep sea organisms.
	Leafsnap - Free Take a picture of a leaf, and Leafsnap will identify it for you.
	Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab - Free Score examples of lizards based on their fitness for their environments to see which ones are more evolutionarily successful.
	Gene Index HD - $2.99 Quick access to gene information. Also includes RSS reader of popular science journals.
	NASA Visualization Explorer - Free Provides visualizations of NASA news stories.
	Stickleback Evolution Virtual Lab - Free Score examples of stickleback fish based on their fitness for their environments to see which ones are more evolutionarily successful.
	Virtual Cell Animation - Free Videos, text, and quizzes on cellular respiration and RNA expression

Working in the lab? Check out Lab Timer and Units, a free unit converter.

Broadcasting

	ELITE Prompter - 9.99 Teleprompter that includes import/export options, and text editing
	iMovie - 4.99 Make movies anywhere!
	Kessler - Free A reference tool for your media creations. Includes calculators, videos, and manuals.

Business

	Canvas Model Design - 1.99 Design tool for entrepreneurs.
	CNBC Real-Time - Free Up to the minute stock and business information.
	EZ Financial Calculator - Free Easily calculate compound interest, APR, or your restaurant tip.
	iKiva for Kiva.org - Free Manage and make Kiva loans through the app. Learn more about Kiva on their website.
	QuickBooks Accounting - Free Provides tools to help you manage a small business.
	Resume Star - Free Helps you create a good-lookin' resume.
	Square Point of Sale - Free Provides point of sale tools you need to accept payments, but requires additional hardware to use.
	Valuation App - Free Performs business computations.

Career Research

	Job Search - Free Comprehensive search engine, powered by Indeed.com.
	LinkedIn - Free Access the networking social network on your iPad.
	How to Tie a Tie - Free Gentlemen - you can't go to that big interview without a tie! Check out this app for instructions.

Chemistry

Molecules - Free
View and rotate molecules

Nova Elements - Free
Click and element to learn more, view a picture, and build an atom.

Another highly recommended periodic table app is The Elements: A Visual Exploration (6.99).

Working in the lab? Check out Lab Timer and Units, a free unit converter.

Communication

	AJA DataCalc - Free How much space do you need to store that video file? This app will tell you.
	VLC Streamer - 1.99 Compatible with almost any format of video, use this app to view movies.

Economics

	Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Free Search and browse economic data from the Federal Reserve.
	WDI DataFinder - Free Global economic data from the World Bank.

English/Writing

	Free Books - Free Access all the classics for free with this app.
	Grammarly Keyboard - Free Grammar and spelling checker integrated with your mobile keyboard.
	Gutenberg Project - Free Access thousands of open source works of literature.
	Poetry - Free Access poems through the Poetry Foundation.
	Shakespeare - Free Complete works of Shakespeare, including 154 sonnets and 41 plays.
	SonnetShuffle - Free Play around with Shakespeare's sonnets by shuffling their order and re-arranging their structures.

Education

	Book Creator - 4.99 Customize and create your own ebook.
	ClassDojo - Free Communication between parents and teachers for elementary education.
	Educreations - Free Turn your iPad into a recordable iPad!
	GoClass - Free If all students have iPads, use this app to push content and pop quizzes to everyone at once.
	Make Beliefs Comix - Free Create your own comic strip.
	SeeSaw: The Learning Journal - Free Student-driven digital portfolio.
	ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard - Free Turns your iPad into a personal, interactive whiteboard.
	TeacherKit - Free Keep your classes organized: track attendance, due dates, and grades.

Click links for suggestions for elementary school, middle school, and high school students.

Entrepreneurship

	Harvard Business Review - Free Tips and ideas for business decision making.
	Square Register- Free (Requires a Square Card Reader - get one free through the Square website) Start your business right now! Accept credit card payments with your iPad.

See also: Accounting, Business, Economics

Graphic Design

	iFontMaker - 6.99 Make your own fonts on your iPad! A font lover? Also try out The Font Game (1.99) app.
	Phoster - 1.99 Create posters on your iPad. Use provided templates and your own photos.
	Autodesk Sketchbook - Free Paint and drawing application. Use to record ideas on the go.

Health and Wellness

	WebMD - Free Not feeling well? Learn what ails you with WebMD.

History

	History: Maps of World - free Historical maps!
	Timeline Eons - free (5.99 for full version) Search and view notable events in history (only 1950-present available with free version)
	World Factbook - 1.99 Complete CIA worldfactbook on your iPad - maps, images, country history.

Informatics

	HTML 5 Guide - Free Reference guide to HTML5 tags and attributes. Also check out the free reference guide to Linux.
	FTPonthego Pro - 4.99 Connect to your FTP server and update your website via your iPad.
	Textastic - 8.99 Edit code on the go. Supports over 80 programming & markup languages.

Journalism

	Audio Memos - Free Record interviews with this app. Audio only, not video.
	Nieman Journalism Lab - Free News and updates in the field of Journalism from the Harvard University Nieman lab.
	Watchup - Free Newsclips from a variety of outlets available in this app.

Languages and SST

	Google translate - Free Practice your language skills!
	Smart Traveler - Free See travel alerts, check what vaccines you need, and more.

Mathematics

	Calcbot - 1.99 Advanced calculator
	Formula MAX - 99 cents Over 1,000 math, chemistry, and physics formulas on your iPad
	Math Ref - free (paid version 1.99) Formulas, examples, notes, and more.

Music

	forScore - 9.99 Play music off your iPad. Includes a metronome, page turning features, and a large library of music scores.
	GarageBand - 4.99 A recording studio on your iPad.
	iStroboSoft - 9.99 Tune your instruments to 1/10th accuracy.
	Tempo- Metronome with Setlists- 2.99 Visual, audio, or vibration modes and over 35 time signatures.

Looking for apps that play or recognize music? Find those on the music section of the Everyday Apps page.

Fun music apps - Karaoke, music games, and more - on the Smule website.

Nursing

	Epocrates - Free After setting up an account, access drug information and check interactions. More content available through their in-app directory.
	MedCalc - Free Highly rated medical calculations app, including over 1,000 formulas.
	Medscape - Free Create a free account to access medical news, clinical & drug reference, and do basic medical calculations.
	Micromedex - 2.99 Get drug information on the go!

Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies

	Human Rights Watch - Free News and reports from the Human Rights Watch organization. Download their HRW Features app for more in-depth information on current human rights violations.
	Social Justice Sermons - Free Listen to sermons from Christian social justice leaders.

Philosophy

	Free books - Free Access classic works of philosophy for free in this app.
	Philsophy Bites - 2.99 Learn philosophy from two experts in video episodes.

See also: Bible, Religion, Youth Ministry

Physical Education

Coach My Video Mobile: Video Analysis - Free
Shoot a video, add comments, arrows, and more as you analyze player's movements.

iMuscle (NOVA) - 8.99
See what workouts work certain muscles and see 3D images.

Physics and Pre-Engineering

	Formula MAX - 99 cents Over 1,000 physics, chemistry, and math formulas
	iCircuit - $9.99 Use this simulation program to design and experiment with circuits.
	Vernier Video Physics - $4.99 Take a video and the app will draw velocity, trajectory, and more.

Working in the lab? Check out Lab Timer and Units, a free unit converter.

Political Science

	Constitution for iPad - Free Keep the Constitution handy by installing it on your iPad. Also download the Declaration of Independence for free.
	My Congress - Free Track your representatives (even follow their tweets) with this app.
	Politifact Truth-O-Meter - 1.99 True or not true: this app will tell you!

Want to add an image of President Obama, Hilary Clinton, or George W. Bush to your vacation pictures? There's an app for that too.

Psychology

	3D Brain - Free View the parts of the brain and learn what each portion does.
	Personality Types - 2.99 Take Myers-Briggs assessments, compare yourself to other types.
	Psych Drugs - Free A reference guide to psychotropic drugs.
	PsychGuide - Free A survival guide for students of Psychology.

Public Relations

Blogsy - 4.99
Update and format blogs on a variety of platforms with this app. Support for Blogger, WordPress, TypePage and many more. Integration with Flickr and other image & video services.

Newsy - Free
Newsy compiles news reports and presents to you the highlights, with insights and analysis.

Religion

	Free Books - free Access the texts of most major world relgions for free.
	Learn About Religions - Free Crash course in several major world religions. Includes flashcards and quizzes.
	Religionpedia - 99 cents Information from Wikipedia, but focused on religion.

See also: Bible, Philosophy, Youth Ministry

Social Work, Sociology, and Anthropology

Stats of the Union - Free
Access stats related to healthcare, and sort by a large variety of demographics.

WhatsMyM3 HD - Free
Screen for mental illness and track progress.

World Cultures Gallery Guide - Free
Explore the Hudson Museum World Cultures Gallery.

Sustainability and Environmental Education

	iRecycle - Free App tells you where to recycle
	Just Science - Free Data visualization app that shows how the world temperature has increased. Also check out the World Bank climate change app.
	Taptu Guardian Environment - Free News related to environmental issues.

Theater

	Celtx - 4.99 Write a screenplay on your iPad
	Rehersal 2 - $19.99 Practice your lines!
	Shakespeare - Free Complete works of Shakespeare, including 41 plays.

See also: Broadcasting, Communication. Also check out this list of best iPad apps for filmmakers.

Women's and Gender Studies

	World Development Report: Gender Equality - Free App from the World Bank highlighting women's issues around the world.

Youth Ministry

	Glo Bible - Free Bible app that includes images, maps, and videos.
	OnSong - 14.99 Access a huge database of chord sheets for worship songs.
	TableTopics- 1.99 An app of conversation starters.

	DailyArt - Free Shows you a new piece of art every day and provides a short story about it.
	iPastels - Free Turn your iPad into a pastel sketch pad.
	Louvre HD - 1.99 Virtual tour of the Louvre.
	National Gallery of Art HD - 1.99 Take a virtual tour through Washington DC's National Gallery of Art.
	Paper - free (load additional drawing tools for a fee) Create digital art on your iPad

iPads at Goshen: Apps by Subject

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Subject Index

Accounting

Art

ASL

Astronomy

Bible

Biological Sciences

Broadcasting

Business

Career Research

Chemistry

Communication

Economics

English/Writing

Education

Entrepreneurship

Graphic Design

Health and Wellness

History

Informatics

Journalism

Languages and SST

Mathematics

Music

Nursing

Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies

Philosophy

Physical Education

Physics and Pre-Engineering

Political Science

Psychology

Public Relations

Religion

Social Work, Sociology, and Anthropology

Sustainability and Environmental Education

Theater

Women's and Gender Studies

Youth Ministry