Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. Content and/or functionality of apps on this tablet may have been modified for use on this device. Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Individual apps contained on this device may vary.
Contents:
Astronomy NASA's deep space exploration. Solar family -- Cosmolander -- Thinkrolls 2. Logic puzzles -- Magnet mayhem -- Fox factory -- Who am I? Astronaut -- Who am I? 3D printer technician -- Did you know? Sun -- Computer science, the importance of coding -- Computer science, the impact of computers -- Astronomy NASA's deep space exploration.
Summary:
"The goal of the Technology & Space is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day."-- Publisher description. Solar walk lite. Planetarium Become a space explorer and learn by getting up close with the planets and celestial bodies of the solar system! A great interactive, 3D planetarium for both young and older space explorers bringing the sun, moon, stars and more to your fingertips! Solar family A story to encourage children to understand the functioning of the various planets, stars, comets, and solar system. Learn interesting facts about how the planets revolve around the sun and more! Enjoy the mini games which help to reinforce spelling, counting and an awareness of problem solving. Cosmolander Cosmolander is a journey through the solar system, a fantastic adventure for children and young adults in which they can learn and have fun! Learn about the wonders of the planets, sun, moon, and stars while enriching knowledge with interesting facts and discoveries. Guide the spaceship through each mission by answering questions to test knowledge. Thinkrolls 2. Logic puzzles Children will enjoy these fun and challenging puzzles while building logic and problem solving skills. Magnet mayhem Join Robert on his quest to restore Earth's magnetic polarity before it is too late! Children will learn about the properties of magnets and improve their critical thinking skills with more than 40 puzzles. Fox factory Help rebuild the city by creating a production line ... tap, rotate and move the shapes to rebuild! Who am I? Astronaut Quiz themed videos, presents all the aspects of cool and inspirational jobs. Can you guess the career, before the answer is revealed? Who am I? 3D printer technician Quiz themed videos, presents all the aspects of cool and inspirational jobs. Can you guess the career, before the answer is revealed? Did you know? Sun Science-themed videos explore fascinating facts about topics kids will love, like space and dinosaurs! These animated videos entertain while challenging kids to think deeper about the world around them. Computer science, the importance of coding Today, computing is involved in almost every aspect of our lives, from communications and education to social media, banking, information, security and shopping. Understanding how computers work has become an increasingly necessary skill. Coding is the act of instructing a computer, app, phone or website to do any number of tasks. In this program we examine how coding is changing the way we live, work, learn, and play, one application at a time. Computer science, the impact of computers Perhaps no invention has impacted our everyday lives more than the computer. Computers have transformed the fields of science, medicine, education, entertainment and research, to name a few. Computers have become an indispensable part of our lives. From a steam-driven prototype developed in the early 1800s, to the first computer built in 1941, which could process 29 equations simultaneously, to the microprocessor developed by Intel--the evolution of the computer is amazing. The first computers, developed in the mid 1940s took up an entire room. Today the microprocessor, smaller than a fingernail, delivers immense computng capabilities to run today's applications. Astronomy NASA's deep space exploration Once again, America is leading the world in a bold new adventure to ensure the expansion of knowledge, economic growth, as well as a better understanding of life and how the universe functions. Deep space exploration will open new worlds of learning and technological advancement that will lead to new discoveries in medicine, technology, engineering and physics. This exciting program explores NASA's capability to take humanity farther into the solar system than we have ever gone before and will look at the science behind this fantastic journey.
Series:
Launchpad Academy Launchpad STEAM Academy. Technology & space module
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