If your kiddos are always asking about the whys and hows of their favourite topics, starting a research project can help satisfy those inquisitive minds – and grow their knowledge at the same time.

Spark your child’s curiosity and help them put together their very first research project with these apps.

Sky Guide dives deep into the stars shining in the sky and the lights of artificial satellites. Enter a date and time, and the app will show you the position of the sun and the Earth, plus the phase of the moon, at that given moment. Point your iPhone or iPad at the sky to identify constellations and the names of the stars in each one. And check when the International Space Station will be passing overhead before trying to spot it on a clear night.

Human Anatomy Atlas 2026 recreates the structure of the human body in a way that’s medically accurate, giving you a chance to explore the inner workings of human anatomy visually. In Augmented Reality (AR) mode, you can even display 3D models on your chosen surface and examine them from different angles.

Once you’ve located the answers you’re looking for, pool them together in Google NotebookLM for easy access. The app generates summaries from PDF files, website links, YouTube video URLs, text and more. You can also ask follow-up questions in the chat and have the app's AI help you dig deeper into the information you’ve collected.

Google NotebookLM cites the sources of its AI answers, so you can verify relevant information and further your research. Once you’re satisfied with what you have, it’s time to guide your little learner on their own journey of discovery!