Invent Pack, 2nd ed.

Title: Invent Pack, 2nd ed.
Subtitle: Engineering & Design Module - Ages 8+
Release Date: 04/15/25
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: Highlights,Smithsonian
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Launchpad Description: The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity.

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:

10x10 City Crusher (App)
In the new logic game "10x10 City crusher" you use multi-coloured blocks consisting of several cubes to clear construction sites from unnecessary junk. Move coloured blocks on the field. Gather a cube line of any colour from edge to edge and it will disappear the same way junk that got into the line did. However, some junk is quite heavy and you have to gather a few lines to get rid of it. Play the "adventure" to test your strength and logic, cleaning junk from all city areas, or choose free game mode to check how long you can stay on the same site until free space ends. Share your achievements with friends and players from around the world, play in the "10x10 City crusher", become the best destroyer of blocks and show them all who is the real master of logic!

Blox 3D Junior (App)
Blox 3D Junior is a fun and easy way for kids to learn 3D modelling. Create beautiful objects in a simple and intuitive manner using tap and pull. Blox has been designed to develop children's creativity and visualization skills. Unique turntable mode rotates and builds 3D models as a teaching tool.

BrainPlay: What Can't be Built With Sand? (App)
Highlights presents kids with silly, open-ended questions that challenge kids to think outside the box and will give their brain a workout!

Bridge Constructor Playground (App)
Bridge Constructor Playground offers people of all ages an introduction to the topic of “bridge building”. This game gives you the freedom to let your creative side run riot – nothing is impossible. Across 30 innovative levels you have to build bridges over deep valleys, canals or rivers. Following this your bridges will be subjected to a stress test to see whether they can support the weight of the cars and/or trucks which drive across them. In comparison to the #1 hit Bridge Constructor, Bridge Constructor Playground offers an even easier entry to the game incl. an extensive tutorial, a free-build mode and each level offering five challenges to master instead of just two. Tackle each level without constraints and freely build your bridges to move on to the next level. If you want to enter the next island however you have to win a certain number of badges that can be earned in the levels. The badges belong to different categories that offer different challenges: safety badges dema

Engineering Solutions to Corrosion (App)
The serious consequences of corrosion on infrastructure have become a problem of worldwide concern. This material degradation is seen every day as corrosion causes plant shutdowns, the waste of valuable resources, loss and contamination of product, reduction in efficiency, and costly maintenance. Corrosion can also jeopardize safety and inhibit technological progress. This program looks at what scientists are doing to develop stronger materials that can stand the test of time and environmental conditions.

Engineering: Prosthetic Innovations(App)
Scientists and engineers have made great strides in recent years with prosthetics and orthotics. In this program we discuss how designers simulate the anatomy and physiology of missing limbs. Though some prosthetics are simple and minimally functional, others are complex bionic artificial limbs with improved designs, using advanced hydraulics, lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and computer microprocessors and sensors. This program will highlight how advances in prosthetics have improved life for people with certain injuries and disabilities.

Flying High with a Balloon (app)
What can we learn when we slow down to look closely at objects? Join in as we look closely at hot air balloons and other inventions that allow people to go high above the ground into Earth’s atmosphere! After watching the video, make sure to watch Flights of Fancy Story Time: “The Incredible Balloon Flight to Dizzying Heights” to hear a story and do a craft!

Make It: Newspaper Skyscraper (App)
Fun easy to make crafts, recipes, experiments, and skits all made by Highlights kids!

Pettson's Inventions 2 (App)
The sequel to the praised Pettson's Inventions. Bigger, better and more fun than ever! Help old man Pettson and his cat Findus build their amazing inventions! Which of the objects should be included and where do they fit in the machinery? Drag and drop the parts to their right spot and watch the invention go! As usual a secret waits to be unlocked for those who manages to complete everything. A fun and pedagogic app that teaches logic and stimulates creativity for children of all ages. - A whopping 37 ingenious inventions to solve! - Possibility to increase difficulty by including fake parts in the inventions. - Voices in English, German and Swedish. - Fantastic original artwork! - Kid-friendly interface! - No in-app purchases. Keep inventing! Check out Pettson's Inventions 1.

Tap Tap Builder (App)
Tap Tap Builder invites you to build the city of your dreams and become its mayor! But before leaning back in a comfortable boss's chair, you'll have to roll up your sleeves and do some work. Want to build a skyscraper? Tap-tap and you're done! Not enough money? Tap-tap and earn some! A fire broke out? Tap-tap and save your people! Let's start working right now, tap-tap the DOWNLOAD button! • This city won't build itself, tap to build it! • Tired of tapping? Hire some workers! • The city keeps growing and bringing you money even when you're away! • Exchange resources with your friends! • Fires, crime, unemployment -- deal with everything, you're the boss! • Build your own city, with blackjack and a spaceport! _____________________________________ FOLLOW US: twitter.com/Herocraft WATCH US: youtube.com/herocraft LIKE US: facebook.com/herocraft.games

Thinkrolls 2 - Logic Puzzles (App)
? Google Play Award Winner 2016 - Best Families App ? Thinkrolls 2 is an enlightening logic puzzler for kids 3-9 years old. Take pride in your children's achievements, as they sharpen their minds and solve increasingly challenging puzzles, all while having fun! Thinkrolls 2 is molding the next generation of scientific geniuses and will have the whole family enthralled! USA Today - "Thinkrolls 2 delivers exciting puzzle play while kids control an effervescent group of sentient rolling balls" Editor's Choice by Children's Technology Review (A+), TeachersWithApps, TechWithKids, BestAppsForKids 148apps - "A Masterful Sequel" TechWithKids - "Riotous fun that shouldn't be missed!" GeeksWithJuniors - "A great sequel to one of our favorite puzzle platformer games for kids!" Children must use all their wits to navigate 32 spunky characters through 270 levels of increasingly complex mazes (135 for ages 3-5 and 135 for ages 5-9). Whether fans of the original, highly addictive

Who Am I?: 3D Printer Technician (App)
Quiz themed videos, presents all the aspects of cool and inspirational jobs. Can you guess the career, before the answer is revealed?