Solar System Pack

Title: Solar System Pack
Subtitle: Technology & Space Module - Ages 8+
Release Date: 07/01/24
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: FarFaria,Rebel Girls,Smile and Learn,Smithsonian
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th 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:

Cosmolander (App)
Cosmolander offers the opportunity to take an unprecedented interstellar educational trip. Cosmolander - Missions in the solar system is aimed at children ages 6 and over who love space and astronomy, and is also perfect for those who have never set foot outside our planet! With Cosmolander you can learn fun facts and information about the entire solar system through an interplanetary journey. Cosmolander is a journey through the solar system, a fantastic adventure for children and young adults in which they can learn whilst having fun. Try catapulting into space to learn about the wonders of the planets and the sun, see how they move and enrich your knowledge with interesting facts and discoveries. Its friendly interface and the narrator's voice will guide you through space. Begin this intergalactic educational journey and you will be able to: - EXPLORE the individual planets to learn more about them and study their characteristics, all thanks to 4 detailed sections (structu

Margaret Hamilton Moon Landing Video (app)
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s Moon landing, we highlight Margaret Hamilton and the contributions she made towards the first human landing on the moon. Featured in Good Night Stores for Rebel Girls Volume 1, we continue to explore Margaret Hamilton's inspiring story as she makes strides in STEM and inspire young girls to do the same.

Mini-O Wars (App)
Luck Starwalker needs your help! Gather enough coins to free his friends. Be quick and avoid all the angry space troopers! Mini-o Wars is a simple and challenging ping pong-style game. There are 4 additional fun characters to unlock! Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Inlogic Software, All Rights Reserved

Pluto the Lonely Dwarf Planet (App)
Poor Pluto has been kicked out of the planetary system. But Pluto learns that, big or small, his size is just right. FarFaria's "Pluto the Lonely Dwarf Planet" is designed to provide children with a perfect story time experience. Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and the Common Core Reading Level, independently measured using the Lexile Framework.

Sally Ride (App)
FarFaria honors the first American woman in space, Sally Ride. Read her story today in Adventure Island! 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.

Shhh! Satellites (app)
Gather your little ones for story time with the National Air and Space Museum. Museum educator Ann Caspari will read the original story "Shhh! Satellites." Earth is trying to sleep but the Satellites keep bothering Earth with noisy signals. They are talking in all different languages and sending all kinds of information. So many satellites are orbiting around Earth.

Solar System, The (Smile and Learn) (app)
The Solar System in 3D animation for kids is an educational video in which the little ones will take a trip to explore the planets. It is perfect to reinforce the subject of Science in Primary Education.

Spaceport on the Moon (app)
Gather your little ones for another original Three Friends Adventure read by Museum educator Ann Caspari. Our three friends talk about plans to build a spaceport on the Moon. Then they build a habitat for Ruth's new pet hamster, Rocket, that has everything she needs, just like a Moon spaceport would. After the story join Ann Caspari to build a rocket out of a cardboard tube.

The Adventure Machine (App)
A tiny bit scary and a lot of fun, the Adventure Machine is a great, rhyming story with an important lesson. 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.

To Follow Apollo (app)
Fly around the Moon with Tommy and Laura to find the Apollo Moon Landing Sites. Join us for music time and enjoy this original song about returning to the Moon.

Where Does Space Begin? (app)
Watch to get the answer that surprised the heck out of us.

Why Are Planets Round? (app)
The answer has everything to do with falling flat on your face.