Observatory Pack

Title: Observatory Pack
Subtitle: Technology & Space Module - Ages 10+
Release Date: 07/01/24
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: Dreamscape Media,Smithsonian
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 Technology & Space Module 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.
This Launchpad contains the following apps:

All About the Solar System (App)
Interaction Science Reference Books for Children, All About the Solar System Science Education Application reflecting elementary-secondary curriculums faithfully! Want to know about but difficult Space science, lets study pleasantly with ipad from now on! Why are seasons formed? What about rising tide and ebb tide? Why does the shape of the moon change? What else are there in the space? Childrens difficult and troublesome questions, do not speak vaguely anymore! If you are with All About the Solar System More and more knowledge is growing about the Earth and the space before one knows! A mom and a child become an expert of the solar system. Science curriculum which is going to learn in the school, Do prerequisite learning easily with All About the Solar System. All About the Solar System is!! 1. It attracts an interest and concentration of children with the space travel concept going with Roy and Zet, Robot characters. 2 It makes the study easier and more fun by ad

How Much Stuff Is In Orbit Around the Earth? (app)
Much more than you’d think – and it’s whirling around at dangerously high speeds.

Lonely Hacker, The (app)
Turn your phone into the best digital weapon and become a true master of technology. You will hack everything you can imagine within an enormous open world and coordinate 100% realistic attacks with the tools we have designed exclusively for you. Live a customized and different adventure each time you submerge into the cybercrime world. You will learn every method used by modern hackers and dominate all the attack vectors, from the most common up to the most exclusive ones, known only by security experts and the most dangerous cybercriminals. The knowledge you obtain through the detailed tutorial that will teach you how to use each one of the tools available will also serve you in real-life to better understand the digital world we live in. You will be more aware of the dangers lurking behind each corner in the labyrinth that is the internet and you will feel like a true hacker.

Pandoux Race to the Sky (App)
In this game your child will control a rocket. To win, collect the maximum amount of points needed by going as high as possible. For this, your child must avoid the obstacles and collect cans of fuel. In two player mode, the winner is the one who can climb the highest. Features: - Gameplay suitable for children - Universe suitable for children - Three difficulty levels - Simple interface suitable for children - Finding the poetic world of pandoux - 2 possible players on one device

Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium (App)
Become a space explorer and get a little closer to the space with this awesome astronomy app! Main Features: ?? ?? Realistic space view with real-time positions, order, size, inner structure of planets of the solar system, their orbits and all celestial bodies. ?? Every planet and celestial body has an extensive information: size, mass, orbital velocity, exploratory missions, thickness of structural layers, and photo gallery with real photos taken by telescopes or NASA spacecrafts during the space missions. ?? Orrery Mode on/off - to see the schematic or realistic sizes and distances between the Solar System objects. ?? Anaglyph 3D on/off - if you have anaglyph 3D glasses you can choose this option to navigate through the Solar System and enjoy the beauty of space and solar system. ?? Zoom-in to see objects in close up and Zoom-out to see the position of our Solar System in Galaxy. ?? 3D models in the application are based on scientific data collected by ESA and NASA spacecrafts and g

Space Expedition (app)
It's time to take a trip to space! We're going to explore our solar system and visit each of the nine planets in this exciting episode.

Sputnik Eyes (App)
Sputnik Eyes is a puzzle game that will take you on a journey across space. Help the little Eyes to scan and explore each planet on the way. The objective is clear, the paths to reach it entwined. Use your logical thinking and help each of your robotic companions to reach its right-colored position – only then you can analyize a planet. But the positions are only reachable by a few paths..... Sputnik Eyes is a classic puzzle: entertaining but a real brainteaser. Think sharp, explore all the planets and help your robotic companions! FEATURES ? Over 60 handmade levels to explore ? And even more randomly generated levels ? Fantastic landscapes and cute robots ? Space, planets, robots, what could you want more? WHAT THE PRESS SAYS "Sputnik Eyes is definitely a gem for all puzzle game fans" - AppAdvice "[...]the most satisfying $2 I have spent in a while" - 8.8 / 10 - GameMob www.sputnikeyes.com Handmade by Shelly Alon ?

Watch the SpaceX Rocket liftoff (app)
Watch the historic launch of the SpaceX Falcon from Cape Canaveral, Florida in May of 2012.

What Happens to Your Body In Space Without a Spacesuit? (app)
Obviously it's a bad idea to go out into space without a trusty spacesuit, but what exactly happens?

What Keeps Satellites From Falling Out of the Sky? (app)
Host Eric Schulze explains the science behind what is keeping satellites in space.

What Would Happen If a Solar Flare Hit the Earth? (app)
"Be prepared” might not cover it when it comes to super storms.

What's Up with Saturns Rings? (app)
Despite being just one minute long, this Ask Smithsonian video hosted by Eric Schulze is crammed full of strange things you never knew but should about Saturns rings.