Color Uncovered

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Science education with just enough interactivity to be fun.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Color Uncovered is designed to teach you about color and how the eye perceives the things it sees. It does so through videos, optical illusions, and plenty of clear explanations. Most of the pages include an experiment involving the image on the screen and occasionally using other household items. Readers can do the experiment and then press a button that brings up the science involved. While the science isn't too advanced for most audiences, it is more appropriate for tweens and up. Also, younger children may not be able to see the optical illusions.

  • Ease of use5
    The app behaves like an interactive book with easy-to-navigate pages, and pop-up answers and explanations.
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COLOR UNCOVERED is like the science textbook of the future, packing in plenty of information, but doing it in a way that is fun and engaging. The app works like a book that has interactive elements only when they illustrate the point, keeping the focus on the information. Kids who are used to playing games on their iPads may be bored, but for those interested in colors, the eye, and how the mind works, this is a wonderful introduction. If there is one complaint, it's that the app feels too short. This freebie is a great addition to your app library.

This review was written by Christy Matte

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This review was written by Christy Matte
Category:Education
Platforms:iPad
Price:Free
Size:55.10 MB
Publisher:Exploratorium
Version:1.0
Release date:October 10, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 4.3 or later
This review was written by Christy Matte
 

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