Back to School With the iPhone

It’s time to go back to school. With that comes the studying, the homework and the tests. Luckily, these days there are a wealth of tools that us old fogies didn’t have. Thanks to devices such as the iPad and the iPhone, you have new ways to stay on top of things.

We’ve already looked at some of the ways the iPad can help students get back into the flow of school. Now it’s time to check out how the iPhone can help you with your studies and your homework.

Science

Papers - This App is probably best for the high school or college level. It allows users to search through thousands of scientific reports and studies. It’s the kind of App one may use for a research paper.

$14.99 on the App Store 

Science Glossary – This is a simple glossary of scientific terms and names. May not be a a final reference, but is definitely useful as a starting point or for a quick look-up.

Free on the App Store 

Math

Intro to Math – This one is a must download for those with younger children. It helps teach them the fundamentals of math early on. We would venture to say that this could be one of the most important Apps on our list, because of how it can help a child establish their basic foundation in mathematics from early on.

$4.99 on the App Store 

English

Spell Blocks with Sight Words – Spelling is another important skill for children to learn early on. This App puts letter blocks on the screen and lets your child learn how to spell the words and makes the process of learning fun. At $1.99 it’s not a bad price, but it’s definitely for younger kids.

$1.99 on the App Store

Dictionary.com – Dictionary & Thesaurus – This App is available in both a free version that is ad supported and a paid version for $1.99. It puts a dictionary and thesaurus in the palm of your hand for use anytime, anywhere.

$1.99 on the App Store

Free version (Ad Supported)

History 

History: Maps of World – This free app is a collection of historical maps. The great thing about having it available on the iPhone is that it’s easy to carry around in your pocket. It’s a beefy download (considering it’s an iPhone App) at 76.2MB, but you can’t beat the price.

Free on the App Store 

Constitution for iPhone and iPod Touch - Free, and one of the most important documents you can ever obtain. In fact, this is worth a download even if you aren’t a student.

Free on the App Store

Presidents – Who was the 10th president of the United States? Not many of us know that sort of information off-hand. At the very least, this is a list that will help you keep track of all US presidents.

$1.99 on the App Store 

Physical Education

BodyBook Fitness Journal – This App helps you keep track of your physical fitness and training. Great for those in athletics or those in sports or powerlifting. Keep a chart of your progress throughout the season.

$3.99 on App Store

Music Class

Tab Toolkit – Music class is a great creative outlet for students. Software like Tab Tool Kit can make it easier for musicians to learn how to play new songs on their guitar. It lets users see music in both tablature and standard notation as well as hear the music played out so that they can know what it’s supposed to sound like.

$9.99 on the App Store 

Schedules and Homework

iStudiez Pro and Lite- This App is definitely made for students who must make note of several things on their schedule. It can be college student’s best friend. It lets them plan their schedule to ensure that they don’t miss a class, lecture or homework assignment.

$2.99 on the App Store for Pro

Free for Lite version

Of course these are just a few of the Apps that we’ve found to help you get through the school year. There are thousands more available on the App Store. Don’t forget iTunes U is another great way to learn.