Earth & Space

Google Earth & Google Sky

This is a free app available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Explore
the worldʼs oceans, biomes, track migration of whales, or examine the
features of the ocean floor. Google Earth layers allows students to use
images and links to study volcanoes or tectonics movement of
earthquakes. Version 4.2 now recognizes the Google Sky plug-in that will
allow you to teach your students about astronomy while using real images
from the Hubble Telescope. Layers include Planets, Galaxies, Stars and
Stargazing.
6th Grade TEKS 6.10A,C,D, 6.11A,B
7th Grade TEKS 7.8A,B,C, 7.9A,B
8th Grade TEKS 8.7A,B,C, 8.8A, 8.9B, 8.9C, 8.10C


Nasa HD

This is a free app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Students can instantly gather information, photos and video feed from the latest Nasa missions and the astronomy picture of the day. Have students visit the stars or visit the moon.

6th Grade TEKS 6.11A, B, C
7th Grade TEKS 7.9A, B
8th Grade TEKS 8.7A,B,C, 8.8A,B,C.D,E, 8.10A

Planets

I believe Planets is one of the best apps available for educators and its free! Students can view the solar systems and constellations in 2D or 3D and quickly find information on the planets and moons. Available in iPad, iPhone & iTouch versions.

6th Grade TEKS 6.11A, B, C
7th Grade TEKS 7.9A, B
8th Grade TEKS 8.7A,B,C, 8.8A,B,C.D,E, 8.10A