Space & Geometry Apps
TapTapBlocks
This app is great for helping students understand the different viewpoints of 3D shapes. Create a shape using the cubes and then manipulate the object to view it from any angle. Also great to help students calculate the volume of objects. See lesson ideas here.
Suitable 1 - 6 Cost: Free |
Think 3D
Along the same lines as TapTapBlocks you can create and manipulate 3D objects from infinite viewpoints. This app lets you use a wide variety of polyhedra to create more interesting 3D shapes.
Suitable 2 - 6 Cost: $0.99 |
Cubic Block HD
A puzzle game sure to improve the spatial awareness of students. Start off with a rectangular prism of blocks and remove each block until you've created the puzzle design. You'll need to be quick though as there's a limited amount of time!
Grades: 3-6 Cost: $0.99 |
Geoboard
The Geoboard is a tool for exploring a variety of mathematical topics. Learners stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and polygons and make discoveries about perimeter, area, angles, congruence, fractions, and more. Student work samples here.
Suitable K - 6 Cost: FREE |