Find of the fortnight: Toolbox - Smart Meter Tools

By Dave Ravenscroft

Consultant, hi-impact education consultancy

What is it?

“Toolbox - Smart Meter Tools”
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A handy measuring Toolbox for the iPad
A multifunctional measuring device with: metronome, stopwatch, timer, seismometer, ruler, surface level and many more, developed by SkyPaw.

Works on:
This is a free app for iPads and iPhones.

hi-impact says:

Toolbox is a great way to introduce lots of measuring devices into a wide range of lessons from science to PE, geography to maths.

• Seismometer which will give children a real understanding of how earthquakes are measured in waves across 3 dimensions.
  
• Decibel 10 allows data logging of volume and can be easily utilised in a range of different science experiments.  
  
• The Teslameter measures magnetic fields and is great for locating where these might be located within a classroom.
  
• There is a compass which also records latitude and longitude, and also an altimeter.  
  
• For maths the ruler and protractor are an effective way to demonstrate how these tools work.
  
• The stopwatch and timer are useful for a whole range of activities.

In one app, there is a whole range of digital, accurate and engaging tools to enhance many areas of the curriculum.

Time needed to learn how to use it and get going:
2 minutes

What the SkyPaw says about Toolbox:
"Toolbox" is a set of 14 handy and elegant measuring tools. It turns your smart device into a swiss-army-knife that measures everything you will ever need.