Timothy Williams
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"Explore the world through interactive maps illustrating geopolitical and geographic shifts over time. Users peruse the various cartographies and read up on the historical (or, as the case may be, scientific) significance of each major change through text and ”in the future” other media." - Edudemic, The 16 Apps And Tools Worth Trying This Year
This Day in History for iPad is an interactive multimedia calendar that displays historical events for the current day or any selected day, along with related media such as photos, illustrations, music, and speeches. You can hear the national anthems of countries on the day they became a nation, listen to presidents’ speeches on the anniversaries of their inaugurations, and play sound clips from famous artists on their birthdays.
The Presidency application is an excellent educational reference for easy access to historical information regarding the 44 United States Presidents. Designed as a reference for Elementary and Middle School students The American Presidency provides the following information on each president:
• Birth & Death Dates
• Political Party Affiliations
• Years served in office
• Official Presidential Portrait
• Official WhiteHouse.gov history describing the contributions of the President
Reference copy of the US Declaration of Independence for your iPad. Includes text, notes, and images of original documents.
This award-winning, graphically rich timeline, developed by The American Revolution Center, a non-profit educational institution working to build The Museum of the American Revolution, offers information and access to rare treasures from the Center’s collection that will be displayed in the new museum.
A complete interactive timeline of American History since Christopher Columbus set foot on the American continent. With photographs, videos, audios and articles, this app takes you right through the birth of America, the revolutionary war, the dark days of the Civil War, the two World Wars, the Cold War era, the Space Age and the War on Terror. From 1492 to 2012.
Photographs:
Over 500+ photos and paintings from the annals of history.
Audios & Videos:
34 audio and video clips including video clips of World War I & II, JFK's inaugural address, the Vietnam War, the Gemini spacecraft launch and audio clips of Neil Armstrong's famous speech, President Bush's speech on the World Trade Center attacks, etc.
Victory Productions presents an interactive textbook exploration of the early days of the Jamestown settlement and the state of Virginia. Enjoy the rich interactive graphics and the engrossing story of a key moment in the history of the United States.
Embedded videos chronicle the beginnings of the Jamestown Settlement, the first permanent English colony in North America.
Clicking on key words provides definitions and pronunciation for academic vocabulary used in the text.
Interactive timelines.
Zoomable maps.
Embedded assessments allowing students to check their understanding.
This interactive version of Our Virginia was developed by Victory Productions and is part of the Virginia Department of Education’s Beyond Textbooks initiative to explore and test technical, social, and policy implications of textbook alternatives. Videos were provided by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia.
History is fun and comes alive in Our Viriginia: Past & Present.
Senator Sam Ervin pulled one out of his pocket during the Watergate Hearings... Now prepare to own any legal debate with a copy of the US Constitution on your iPad!
The U.S. Constitution: Analysis and Interpretation app is a mobile version of the "Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation", a comprehensive analytical legal treatise prepared by attorneys of the Congressional Research Service at the direction of the United States Senate and issued as Senate Document No. 112-9. The app is presented by the Library of Congress using data provided by the Government Printing Office.
A bleak time in the history of this nation, but a time rife with lessons not to be forgotten. This application takes a look at the U.S. Great Depression through a series of numbers, some subtle, some stark, that quantify the difficulties of a decade of uncertainty and hardship. Not forgetting is not enough - it's also important to learn from what transpired.
Double-tap to start over at the beginning
Also check out the 9/11 Numbers and Bailout Watch apps in the App Store. *
Discover windows into the past by seeing and interacting with the history all around you.
The official Historypin app reveals photos near your current location and allows you to view them layered over the modern scene in front of you. You can also explore Collections of some of the best old photos from around the world, wherever you are.
You can add your own piece of history and pin it to the map, too, by using your phone to digitise an old photo, capture a modern moment of historic importance, or take a modern replica of a photo on the app.
And if you shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it, your phone will bring up some of the best photos from all over the globe.
Historypin was created by the not-for-profit company We Are What We Do, in partnership with Google.
This app allows you to explore an interactive map of Boston during the 1760s and 1770s, as tensions mounted between Great Britain and its American colonies. Step back in time by touching the colored pins on the map. Who walked these streets 250 years ago? Where did they live and work? How did they view Boston’s place in the British empire and how did they voice their beliefs? As you explore Mapping Revolutionary Boston, you’ll find answers to these questions and, we hope, discover entirely new questions of your own. Use Mapping Revolutionary Boston to build a customized walking tour of your favorite sites and export it to a modern map of the city. If you prefer to explore as you go, the app can also identify the historic sites nearest to where you happen to be standing and provide directions to take you there. However you choose to use it, Mapping Revolutionary Boston opens an iPhone-sized window on the American Revolution and the important role that the people of Boston played in shaping it.
The American Revolution comes to life with a fully interactive textbook and study guide designed exclusively for the iPad by a high school senior with a passion for U.S. History. Journey through the formation of our country with interactive flashcards, explorable war maps, audio narrations, review quizzes, interactive biographies, and explorable images.
In this interactive guide to the American Revolution, you will feel the passion of our nation's founders as they fought for independence, whether you are casually learning about the most formative era of our history or studying for a test. The Revolution is alive in this easy-to-learn interactive format for anyone to explore.
What’s the story of health in America?
Explore the nation's vital signs―from life expectancy to access to medical care―and make your own conclusions about America's health. See a stat you'd like to share? Save it as a snapshot.
Stats of the Union is powered by the Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) report, which consists of data from federal agencies including the Census Bureau, Department of Health & Human Services, Department of Labor and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Since we've had a few inquiries, here are a few details about how the application works:
• Where applicable, the blue color is the “positive” side of the indicator, and the green is the “negative”. For this reason, the color scale will change between some factors. Otherwise you have a confusing situation where a large green area on one map is a problem area, where on another map, green would otherwise mean something more positive.
The War of 1812: Guide to Historic Sites app from WNED Buffalo/Toronto allows you to find, explore and learn more about important War of 1812 locations including battlefields, museums and forts. The app is an extension of both the PBS television documentary, The War of 1812 and the companion book The War of 1812: A Guide to Battlefields and Historic Sites.
The Montreal Holocaust Museum app presents three different tours of its permanent exhibition: “Life Stories of Holocaust Survivors”, “Children and Teenagers during the Holocaust” and “Deconstructing Genocide”. Discover remarkable objects and historical documents through audio commentaries, texts and high resolution images and learn history through the stories of survivors who made Montreal their home . The app also includes exclusive video excerpts from Holocaust survivors’ testimonies. Share your favourite objects through Facebook, Twitter or by e-mail .
Once downloaded the app requires a short initial network connection (cellular or Wi-Fi) for content download. From that moment on, the app works 100% offline.
The Shadows of Shoah Exhibition was launched by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key, on 25 January 2013. For further information visit:
http://shadowsofshoah.com
Watch a video on the preparation for the launch:
https://vimeo.com/58434629
The systematic murder of millions of European Jews must not be reduced to a faceless statistic or historical anomaly.
Shadows of Shoah is an artistic project, communicating the gravity and significance of the Holocaust in a unique way. Using black and white photography and original music, selected episodes from survivors' experiences are presented in a brief, compelling format. To reach a new generation for whom the Holocaust holds little relevance or significance, we have attempted to produce powerful and evocative art while carefully maintaining historical accuracy.
A very comprehensive App on World War II made specifically for the iPad. Brings World War 2 alive on your iPad screen. World War II Interactive covers the biggest conflict in history with stunning photos, videos and speeches and amazing design.
Reading a traditional book does not do justice to World War II. A rich interactive experience with text, audio, video and photos is required, which this app will give you.
In this free version of the paid app, the events, timelines, battles of 1940 are free to view, browse and experience. Remaining years can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase.
Read about the major battles and events of WW2 in detail. Swipe through the timelines for every month of the war. Watch rare video clips. Listen to famous speeches. See amazing photographs. Learn about the leaders, weapons, conferences, major operations, etc. More details about these are mentioned below.
WW1 Daily answers two questions. What happened today in the First World War? Where did it happen? Show me a map!
Flip through daily "cards" showing important events of the first 'total war'. World War One affected the entire globe for it's duration and arguably for the century that followed.
Each "card" shows the date, a succinct description and a zoomable map for the event.
You can flip the "card" over to read the Wikipedia article describing the event.
WW1 Daily Lite only provides access to events on or after today's date, with a limited number of available "cards".
If you are interested in reading more daily "cards", from any date, please consider purchasing WW1 Daily on the App Store.
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Best U.S.A. President Facts!
Did you know that Ronald Reagan acted in 53 films before becoming U.S. President?
Did you know that William Taft was the first U.S President to own a car?
★★★★★ "This app is one of my favorite things on Earth!"
★★★★★ "Love it! This app is super interesting and a fun way to spend a few minutes while also learning about the Chief Execs. If you like trivia, you'll like this app. Plus it's free!"
Get help doing home work or studying for an exam with this easy to use AP U.S. History reference app.
An excellent study aid for the AP® U.S. History exam, this app covers the European discovery of the New World to the present. Whether you need to study for a history test or simply want to become more familiar with U.S. history, this app has comprehensive and accurate information which helps you do both.
Including information on 600 terms, events and people, this app covers the most frequently tested U.S. history information.
Categories including:
The New World to the American Revolution
The New Nation to the Civil War, 1787-1877
Reconstruction to the Great War, 1863-1919
The 1920s to World War II, 1919-1945
The Cold War to the New Millennium
Wish you knew your world maps and capitals better? Brainscape helps you learn them FASTER than any other program, using the latest in cognitive science techniques.
Rather than creating frivolous games or distracting quizzes to try to make learning “fun,” Brainscape provides a scientifically optimized algorithm to repeat flashcards in just the right pattern for your brain’s maximum absorption, based on YOUR confidence. Brainscape makes sure that your study time is used as efficiently as possible, because – let’s face it – you're busy!
Learn World Geography includes:
• Over 1,000 flashcards to drill you on maps, flags, capitals, and even major world currencies
• A customized flashcard repetition algorithm that cuts your memorization time dramatically
• Convenient “browse” and “search” functions that allow you to easily find cards you want
• Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress
The only World Atlas on iPad with the facility to “Print”, “Mail” ,"share" and “Save” Maps
The only World Atlas on iPad with maps for each individual country
The only World Atlas on iPad that works “Completely offline” for all utilities (except zoom down to city level maps and Airport Finder)
The Best Atlas that your iPad can get
200,000+ people have already benefited from the our app. Now its your turn
With My World Atlas, exploring the world is just a touch away!
The World Atlas iPad application from Mapsofworld.com offers different options to users including world map and country map. Designed by professional cartographers, the maps are simple to use, and runs without internet connectivity after download.
Welcome to China. Get ready to be amazed.
*** This app requires an internet connection, wifi recommended. ***
China is a land of superlatives, a vast country of almost unbelievable diversity. Even if you’re familiar with its most famous wonders — the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Mount Everest — nothing can prepare you for the sheer astonishment that their grace and majesty always evoke. But your most epic adventures may take you to places you never knew existed.
Fotopedia China lets you explore the country’s vast collection of treasures in visual form. Let the poetry of place names sweep you away, as you visit the Temple of Heaven, the Stone Forest, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill and White Cloud Temple.
