# Rainfall Sandbox

> Rainfall Sandbox (iPhone/iPad app by Smithsonian Institution.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainfall-sandbox/id6736621542 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smithsonian Institution](https://appshunter.io/developer/370564865)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainfall-sandbox/id6736621542/reviews.md

## What is Rainfall Sandbox?

Ever wondered how rainclouds and land impact each other? Why does one side of a mountain seem greener than the other? Build your own world and test out different scenarios to get to the bottom of these questions and discover the secret of orographic lift!  

Rainfall Sandbox is an engineering simulation where players can choose between various land and water formations to create their own geosphere. Observe how rainclouds form, see where they go, and witness how your landscape changes! 

* Aligned to educational science standards for third to fifth grade 
* Grounded in educational psychology research 
* Sandbox design dynamically simulates the scientific phenomena of orographic lift  
* Designed for play and discovery-based learning 
* Introduces students to concepts such as orographic lift, and geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere interactions 
* Fully standalone learning experience 
* Designed to be used with SSEC Science for the Classroom Curriculum


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-05

No release notes.

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