Playground Physics 1.4.6

Playground Physics 1.4.6

New York Hall of Science  ❘ Freeware
iOS
out of 5 votes
Latest Version
1.4.6
Safe to install
EXCELLENT User Rating

Discover and explore the physics in your own movements. Record a video of yourself or your friends, mark different points along the way to trace a path of motion, and uncover the motion, forces, and energy involved.

Educators can enhance the teaching of Newton’s Laws of Motion through an application that has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Top 10 mobile apps. Be part of a community of educators creating engaging learning experiences with Noticing Tools.

“Playground Physics is one of the most enjoyable units I have taught in a long while. I have been teaching for about 12 years, and all my students had a fantastic time.” - Stacey, A Science Teacher in 8th grade

In Playground Physics, you can:

  • Record a video of a performance or select a stock video.
  • Mark points along the video to outline a motion path.
  • Thoroughly examine your performance with scrubbing video controls.
  • Input known measurements (object height, tracked object's mass) in English or metric units to reveal precise data on your performance.
  • Interact with dynamic, scrub-friendly graphs synchronized with video playback. The graphs exhibit distance traveled and speed along the path using horizontal and vertical vectors.
  • Add stickers to highlight crucial moments in the performance (and for entertainment).
  • Review your video in slow motion to analyze movements closely.
  • Investigate how distance, speed, and directional changes occur during motion.
  • Comprehend variations in a person's or object's potential and kinetic energy as they move.
  • Save your performance as videos with data overlays or modifiable scenes.
  • Share your performance videos or transfer modifiable scenes to other cloud services and apps using the Files app.

Ideal for middle and high school science classrooms, Playground Physics along with its curriculum activities align with and exemplify the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by integrating core ideas, scientific practices, cross-cutting concepts, and engagement. The new 2023 curriculum edition is available for free at: https://noticing.nysci.org/apps/playground-physics/

Playground Physics is part of the Noticing Tools™ collection from the New York Hall of Science. The suite includes Choreo Graph, Fraction Mash, Size Wise, Volumize, and Picture Dots.

The Noticing Tools were collaboratively created with Local Projects, an acclaimed media design firm headquartered in New York. Visit their website at: http://localprojects.com/

Overview

Playground Physics is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by New York Hall of Science.

The latest version of Playground Physics is 1.4.6, released on 09/15/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/15/2024.

Playground Physics runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Playground Physics gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Engaging and interactive way to learn physics concepts.
  • User-friendly interface that encourages exploration.
  • Provides a wide range of activities and experiments to illustrate physics principles.
  • Suitable for various educational levels, from children to adults.
  • Incorporates real-world applications of physics, enhancing understanding.
  • Encourages problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
  • Developed by a well-respected institution, ensuring quality content.

Cons

  • Limited content compared to comprehensive physics textbooks or courses.
  • Internet access may be required for some features or updates.
  • Some users may find the interface less intuitive than desired if they are not tech-savvy.
  • May not cover advanced physics topics in depth.
  • Potentially overwhelming for younger users with too many options available.
  • Requires time investment to fully explore all features.

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