AmazingDigestiveI remember learning about bones in school

The foot bone’s connected to the leg bone
The leg bone’s connected to the knee bone

You remember the song. Like many, apps and the internet in the classroom were still decades away. Technology in school included Apple IIc’s, film strip projectors and record players that weighed 80 tons. Thank goodness things are drastically different now.

We’ve seen some great educational technology for kids lately like Drawp, Wandoo Planet, and many more.

Today a company in Madrid called Isygames has launched a new app for kids designed to teach them the anatomy of the digestive system. While the topic itself may seem a little boring, Isygames has spiced it up 2014 style making the digestive system fun and the educational part thorough. The game play makes it as easy to learn about the digestive system as the Skeleton Dance did for decades with bone structure.

“We saw a need for anatomy apps that not only look good to kids, but also have significantly more detailed, yet accessible, information,”  Isygames CEO, Raquel Sánchez Anzola. said in a statement. “Our mission is to create apps for serious learning that are still fun for kids to navigate and learn.”

With The Amazing Digestive Journey, users easily pilot through a virtual simulation of the systems and structures of the mouth, esophagus, intestines and other organs, all depicted in detailed imagery. The user-friendly interface of the app lets kids explore and learn, while advancing to different sections at their own pace. At each stage, users can click for more information; and acquire a deeper understanding of the digestive system.  Quizzes allow parents and teachers to measure learning retention.

The Amazing Digestive Journey includes:

  • Detailed depictions of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system

  • 3 in 1: adventure game, quizzes, and reference tool

  • Point-by-point information detailing how enzymes break up food into nutrients which are used by the body

  • Tips for healthy hygiene habits and principles of good nutrition

  • Safe for kids: no social network integration; no in-app purchases; no ads

  • Bilingual text options: English and Spanish

This educational adventure through the digestive system is available now in the iTunes app store for $1.99.