Animal Pack

Title: Animal Pack
Subtitle: Nature & Environment Module - Ages 10+
Release Date: 07/01/24
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: Albert Whitman,But Why? Podcast,FarFaria,HOMER,Smithsonian,Vermont Public
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10sth Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Launchpad Description: The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids’ curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife.

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.
This Launchpad contains the following apps:

All About Horses (App)
Giddyup! Have you ever wondered about the life of a horse? The girl in this story loves taking care of her horse, Kate. She loves horses so much that she even wants to be a horseback-riding teacher when she grows up!

Amphibians (App)
Slippery toads, slithering salamanders, and freaky frogs. Learn about these amazing amphibians in this new story. Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and a standards-aligned reading level, independently measured using the Lexile framework.

Are llamas ticklish? (app)
In this episode of But Why: Farm Adventures, Addie wants to know if are llama's ticklish. Join host Melody Bodette and farmer Stephen Chandler to see if DJ the llama is ticklish.

Ask Smithsonian: What Makes Skunk Spray Smell So Terrible? (app)
Did you ever think you'd hear the words "skunk," "anti-aircraft weaponry" and "nipple squirters" in the same sentence? Brace yourself and watch this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze sticks his nose into the science of skunk spray.

Can We Share the World with Tigers? (app)
A nonfiction book about endangered species as caused by human interference with the environment.

Do Elephants Jump? (app)
Host, Eric Schulze, weighs in on whether or not elephants can jump.

Flappy Turtle (App)
Critical Thinking|Casual Game

Hidden Objects: Animal Kingdom (App)
Hidden Objects – Animal Kingdom is a beautifully designed Seek & Find game with 30+ levels! 100’s of Objects to Find! Explore Animal Kingdoms Worldwide like African Savannahs, Gorilla Forests, Dog Parks, Meerkat Villages, Kangaroos & Koalas in Australia, and more finding hidden objects! See Lions, Tigers, Bears, Seals, Birds, Elephants, Giraffes, Monkeys, Dogs and more. Animals from Around the World! Levels vary from easy to difficult. A fun, object quest challenge for Hidden Object, Puzzle, Seek & Find, Spot the Difference, Brain & Word fans! This Brain Challenging Adventure is sure to entertain! Hidden Objects – Animal Kingdom features: Gorgeous, Crisp Graphics of Animals 3 Game Modes- Traditional, Chill, Adventure Exciting Levels/Scenes of Hidden Object Puzzles Artistically Crafted Levels Zoom to Find Objects Find Objects by Picture, Word, or Collector Challenge Scenes with Missing Letters, Scrambled Words and Bonus Objects Timed Challenges and Hints Game

How Do Dophins Sleep Without Drowning? (app)
Not to worry—shut-eye comes easily to these aquatic mammals.

Rare Baby Crocs Born at National Zoo (app)
Learn how zoo experts successfully hatch crocodile eggs in incubators!

What's the Oldest Animal? (app)
Take a guess - the answer might surprise you.

Wild and Weird Animals (App)
This non-fiction title will teach curious kids about the weirdest animals on the planet. Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and a standards-aligned reading level, independently measured using the Lexile framework.