This is a list of apps that can be used for measurement. They are not usually available in many classrooms and expand the number of resources available for use in Math and Science units. I would highly recommend them for using in inquiry or project-based activities.
This is a measuring toolkit that has it all - compass, sound meter, teslameter (to measure the magnetic field), metronome, stopwatch, seisometer, plumb bob, levels, ruler and protractor. This toolkit could be used in math measurement units, in an physical science or environment unit or for inquiry in many areas of the curriculum.
Allows you to use your camera to measure the distance of objects. Using this app to estimate and then solve distances in real-life situations and settings helps students create mental benchmarks for measurement and develop a deeper understanding of what a distance measurement actually is. This could be used in math to develop understanding of distances and in math and science to collect data, make comparisons and solve problems.
This app turns your device into a scrollable ruler that will extend over 1 meter (or four feet). Use for any measurement activities from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
This will allow you to measure the decibel level and lets you know whether it is in the danger zone for your hearing. I use it in class to measure the noise level of my students or as part of science to compare ecosystems or environments.
This app can be used as a level or to measure the slope of objects both inside and out. Support mathematical thinking and measurement skills. This can be connected to a geometry unit on slope and angles and be used to support data collection and analysis of unique environments and ecosystems.
This will allow you to measure both the distance and the height of an object or building. Using this app to estimate and then solve distances in real-life situations and settings helps students create mental benchmarks for measurement and develop a deeper understanding of what a distance measurement actually is. This could be used in math to develop understanding of distances and in math and science to collect data, make comparisons and solve problems. Measuring distance and height can also be used to support understanding of angles, triangles and the Pythagorean theorem.
Use this app to measure the altitude of your current location. Use in Science as part of data collection - for instance, collecting data on different ecosystems. Use in Math for data collection and analysis.
This app measures directional location. Use in Science as part of data collection - for instance, collecting data on different ecosystems.
Measure your current, average, top speed and direction. This can promote data collection and analysis.
Use this to measure the outside temperature and humidity. I have used this as part of my Life Science curriculum to compare ecosystems. Again, a great tool for data collection, weather units and scientific discovery.
You can get information about weather conditions and predictions for chosen locations. This includes temperature, wind direction and force, humidity, dew point and UV index. This could be used for data collection, organization and display and as part of any Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum.
This app stores and shares the dimensions of objects and areas. it will allow you to take a photo and annotate and store the information - measure with another app and then record and store the dimensions. Use this for teaching areas of polygons or irregular shapes.
Allows you to measure a room - in this case a crime scene. As part of a forensic science unit, you can map out a room or space, position objects, annotate and create a report. It supports students' spatial awareness and understanding of perimeter and area. Data collection and organization, problem solving and critical thinking skills are developed as well.
Cardio Buddy measures your heart rate. The app works by measuring the variations of red in your face. It includes a comparison chart and tracks measurements over time. Use this as a data collection tool, as part of a Physical Education activity or in Life Sciences. It would lend itself to inquiry and experimentation with variables.
This app measures angles and converts the measurement to other units. It replaces the ubiquitous plastic protractor from the geometry kit. I like it since the protractor works well and is easy to use. My only concern would be that it doesn't measure past 180˚.
This is a geometry tool that will let you create geometric shapes AND includes a compass. Create angles, angle bisectors, spirals and then have them snap together. This could replace the compasses found in geometry kits but could also be used as an additional tool when teaching about angles.
Create geometric shapes and explore and change their properties by resizing, moving, rotating. Plot the shapes on a co-ordinate grid and explore concepts introduced in geometry. This is a great resource for the geometry/measurement units in math and I have used it with my Grade 6 class for studying polygons and my Grade 7s for circles. Transformations can be carried out and this reinforces spatial awareness and understanding of a subject that is difficult to teach with paper and pencil.
This app promotes younger children's number sense with 5 activities that teach measurement. Time, weight, and volume are introduced. Students often enter the middle grades without a really good understanding of these measurements and reinforcement of these concepts in earlier grades is a good idea. While I am not a big fan of game-based learning, this does support an understanding of measurement concepts for pre-school to Grade 3 aged students.
Like Cardio Buddy, the app measures your heart rate and you can use your phone's camera to take your pulse. It records and tracks changes as well. Excellent for use as a data collection tool, as part of a Physical Education activity or in Life Sciences. It would lend itself to inquiry and experimentation with variables.
This app will detect even the smallest vibrations of your device and display in a 3 axis graph using the device's accelerometer. Great for studying earthquakes.