Apps & Technology
What does the word "app" come from?
Application
What can educational apps help students learn?
Different subjects and skills
Approximately how many species of animals are mentioned in the text?
Over 8 million
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is the largest planet in our Solar System?
Jupiter
Where can people download mobile applications?
App Stores
What do apps use to grab students' attention?
Interactive activities, games, quizzes and 3D models
Approximately how many species of plants are there on Earth according to the text?
Around 300,000
What can space map apps show us?
Maps of the night sky
How many planets are there in our Solar System?
Eight
What device do people usually use to tap a touchscreen?
A smartphone
Name one subject that students can study using educational apps.
Mathematics, languages, physics or chemistry
What two things do flora and fauna refer to?
Plants and animals
What can users track in the night sky using space apps?
The movements of objects in the night sky
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
What does an app that monitors the weather help us know?
The weather and weather conditions
What kind of apps help students become independent learners?
Educational apps
How can a smartphone app identify an unknown insect or plant?
By taking a photograph with a smartphone
What is the name of the space station that NASA's app allows people to track?
International Space Station (ISS)
What is the brightest star in night sky?
Sirius
What does the phrase "on the go" mean?
While moving or travelling
Name two ways students can use apps to prepare for exams.
Revising lessons and practising exercises
What does a person no longer need to do to identify a plant or insect when using these apps?
Search online or ask a biologist
What can people watch through cameras mounted on the outside of the International Space Station?
A live high-definition view of Earth
What is the name of the galaxy in which our Solar System is located?
The Milky Way