App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted By: slboland on 10/27/2025 2:46:50 PM
Requestor Work Location*: GEC
Requestor Title*: Secondary Science Specialist
App/Extension Name*: Science on a Sphere Explorer
App/Extension Description*: This is a data tool where students can explore large data sets. It would be used by 6th grade science teachers to support teaching strands 1, 3, and 4. It could potentially be used by upper grades, such as Earth and Space Science and Astronomy, but currently is only being requested by 6th grade teachers.
Type of App/Extension*: Microsoft Store|Google Play
App/Extension Licensing*: Free
URL (Required)*: https://sos.noaa.gov/sos-explorer/sosx-download/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: This was presented to our 6th grade science teachers during a Clark Planetarium workshop, and many have expressed wanting to use it. It is a free tool, managed by NOAA. Some data sets are available on their website, but to gain access to all of their functionality it has to be downloaded as an app on Chromebooks or as software on PCs.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information):
Vendor Technical Contact Name:
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for App/Extension*: 6th Grade
Upper Grade Range for App/Extension*: 12th Grade
Category*: 6-12 Science
Is student data shared with the App/Extension vendor?*: No

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: ajbirrell on 10/27/2025 4:51:16 PM

Content/Simulation

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Productivity

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Assessment

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Technology Effectiveness

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Comments:

Approved*: Yes