Arduino Science Journal

The Arduino Science Journal (formerly Science Journal, an initiative by Google) is a free app that empowers users to collect data about their surroundings using smartphone sensors and Arduino-compatible sensors. This versatile tool transforms smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks into science notebooks, encouraging students aged 10 to 18 to explore the world around them.

About Arduino Science Journal

• Enhance lesson plans by incorporating interactive activities.


• Classroom and home-school friendly for easy experimentation anywhere.


• Move learning outdoors with the use of mobile devices and exciting experiments.


• Record observations, store data in real-time, and analyze them like a scientist.


• Connect the digital and physical worlds through simple tutorials.

Features:

• Built-in device sensors and external hardware compatibility.


• Measure light, sound, movement, and more.


• Support for popular external sensors like light, temperature, pressure, and magnetism.


• Enable students to conduct complex experiments with Bluetooth-connecting devices.


• Seamless access to experiments for continued exploration.

If you're an educator with a Google Classroom account, you can subscribe to the Teacher Plan. This plan facilitates integration with Google Classroom, allowing you to create assignments, templates, and import existing classes for efficient teaching.

Permissions Notice:

• Bluetooth access for scanning sensor devices.


• Camera usage for documenting experiments and brightness sensor functions.


• Photo Library access for storing experiment photos.


• Microphone authorization for sound intensity measurements.


• Push notifications for updates on recording status.

Benefits of using the Arduino Science Journal:

• Free and user-friendly.


• Simple setup for quick exploration with built-in sensors.


• Cross-platform support for Android, iOS, and Chromebooks.


• Portable learning experience for home or outdoor use.


• Compatible with Arduino hardware for advanced experiments.


• Integration with Google Drive and local download options.