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=Content Based Apps=

1. SushiMonster
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SushiMonster is an app that offers students practice with math computation. I would use this as an anchor activity, or during a computation practice day. Students can practice addition or multiplication, and earn stars to go on to the next level of difficulty. It's great practice for facts, and they have to apply the facts to write equations.

2. Oh No Fractions!
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This app can be used for students to practicing comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. For visual learners, or students who are struggling, it includes graphics that can be manipulated in order to understand fraction operations more thoroughly.

3. Mechanics of Motion
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The Projectile Motion part of this app looks very useful for 5th grade. I can use this app to show students that we can show motion by plotting movement over time. They can also manipulate the velocity, angle, mass, and gravity to figure out what has the most effect on the height or distance of the moving object.

3. Questimate!
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I LOVE this app! It helps with many skills, including estimation, vocabulary, comparing, and general knowledge of the world around us. Students can choose parts of a question from the lists provided. Then they estimate the answer to the question. If the student is close to the correct answer, a power-up is awarded. It can also be played as a two-player game. After receiving the answer, if the students want more information about the topic, they can tap the "Really?" button to get an explanation, which increases their general knowledge and vocabulary.

4. A Solar System Journey
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This app shows the time it takes for planets to orbit the sun, and the orbit of Earth's moon as well. It also gives facts about each of the planets. The app can be used to show students that objects in the solar system are in constant motion. It can also provide a visual of why we see different constellations during different times of the year, and why some constellations appear to move in the sky throughout the night.

5. Spelling City
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This app is for students to practice spelling words correctly. It includes several different games using the provided lists. I believe your school has to have an account to create your own spelling lists. I could incorporate the Geometry words into my Language Arts class while I'm teaching Geometry in Math. I can also use the Space list when I'm doing my Astronomy unit in Science.

6. Grade 5 Math: Splash Math Common Core Worksheets App for Kids
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This app is linked to CCSS. Teachers can assign "homework" for students to complete and the homework data is sent directly to the teacher, including recommendations of skills that need more practice. Students could use this app as individualized practice after they complete a test or homework, or during a computation day.

7. Bill Nye the Science Guy
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There are a lot of learning opportunities with this app, including videos and games. There is a free video about the solar system. I would have my students watch that video first as an introduction to the astronomy unit, and then allow them to explore the rest of the app. There are also other videos available for an additional cost.

8. Brain Quest
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This is a great review and/or introduction to many topics. Students can choose different levels of difficulty. This can be incorporated into daily morning work as a class game, or during times when we're waiting for the next class to start (specials, or lunch, recess, dismissal, etc.)

9. 5th Grade Science Reading Comprehension
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This is something that I could use at the beginning of the school year during Reading class to get an understanding of each students' non-fiction reading ability. I could also use it during Science later in the year as a review or introduction to specific units.

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With this app, I would create a list of vocabulary words or concepts for my students to study. I think it would be best for most students to work with a partner while reviewing the flashcards. I like that the students have an opportunity for self-assessment, and they can see on the graph how well they know their material. This would be a great review for the first five minutes of each class.

=Personal and Professional Apps=

1. Pinterest
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Pinterest allows me to search ideas and see what other people are interested in. I can also store and organize links to sites that I'm interested in. I especially like to use it to find activities for my daughter, recipes, and ideas for my classroom.

2. Sudoku
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This app as sudoku puzzles of varying difficulty levels. I like to use these puzzles just to relax. I have a similar app on my phone so I can use it anywhere.

3. Fit Brains Trainer
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This app includes games to improve concentration, speed, problem solving, memorization, and visual brain performance. It also tracks the improvements in the user's skills.

4. Facebook
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This app helps me stay connected with family members, friends, and colleagues.

5. Pandora
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I love that I can create my own music stations and give a thumbs up or thumbs down to songs that I like or dislike.