Vision Pack, 2nd ed.

Title: Vision Pack, 2nd ed.
Subtitle: Technology & Space Module - Ages 5+
Release Date: 04/15/25
Type: STEAM Academy
Brand: Doggyland,FarFaria,HOMER,Highlights
Type: Subject-Based
Audience: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd 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:

Constellations (App)
Your child will learn brand new vocabulary words including Cetus, Pisces, and Delphinus, plus the stories behind these famous star pictures!

Did You Know?: Jupiter and Saturn (App)
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.

Did You Know?: Pluto (App)
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.

Did You Know?: Sun (App)
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.

Kidbot (App)
Programming is the new literacy, and you better start early! Kidbot introduces kids to programming through a fun puzzle game. A room. Toys all over. A robot under your command. Few commands, endless possibilities. Move around. Gather the toys. Get to the basket. Kidbot uses a unique programming model, both powerful and intuitive. Instructions, conditions and jumps build on a familiar analogy with jigsaw puzzles, where the form of the piece indicates where it can fit. KidBot lets kids and even teenagers gain understanding of the basic concepts behind coding and robot building: INSTRUCTION SEQUENCING IDENTIFYING COMMON PATTERNS AS PROCEDURES CONDITIONAL EXECUTION LOOPS Safe for kids! NO ADS NO NETWORK CONNECTION REQUIRED NO ACCOUNTS NO SOCIAL FEATURES The programming aspect (language) of the game is inspired by the fundamental ARM architecture. This means that the child learns how computers and programming work on a very low level, how basic loops and conditional execu

My Fantastic Field Trip to the Planets (App)
Blast off with Jake on a live-action, musical, outer space adventure featuring ten original songs! Traveling inside his toy rocket, Jake's mission depends on the help of eight friendly planets and their pal Pluto, who magically talk and sing. Will Jake make it through the gigantic asteroid belt? Can he get back home before his mother discovers that he is gone? Songs combine fun lyrics about the planets with memorable melodies for one big whopping, planet-hopping experience that's out of this world!

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.

Solar Family (App)
**LEARN interesting facts about the PLANETS in the SOLAR SYSTEM** - Topic-Based learning approach for a more engaging learning experience - 30+ fun child development activities to engage kids while learning - Inspiring Sustainable Development through Early Childhood Education - Play cards to allow kids connect their digital experience with the real world - Challenges and rewards to encourage kids explore the EduGame - Kids-Friendly interface - Interesting facts about the planets in the solar system - Adapted from the popular storybook “Comet Meets the Solar Family” - No Ads, No In-App Purchases, No Internet Required THE STORY The story encourages children to understand the functioning of the various planets, the star and the comets in the solar system in fun and unique ways. Elements in the kids story help them relate to something that can’t be seen in their daily lives. Interesting facts about all planets, a comet and the star in the solar system are illustrated such that

Solar System, The (app)
What do you know about planets? Woofee, Barks-A-Locks and Yap Yap want to learn more about them, especially the ones in our solar system and Bow Wizzle is going to teach them! Jump in Bow Wizzle's rocket car and explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in this hip hop sing along!

Star Walk - Map of the Sky (App)
Star Walk - Astronomy Guide is the most beautiful stargazing app you’ve ever seen on a mobile device. It will become your go-to interactive star chart of the night sky allowing you to explore over 200,000 celestial bodies with extensive information about planets and stars, satellites and constellations that you find. Even if you’ve never been that into astronomy, Star Walk will surprise you. Go deeper and beyond ? Every star, planet, constellation, or deep space object, such as nebulae and galaxies, has an (i) next to its name. Tap it to access information. ? A scale on right is the Time Machine, slide it to explore the map of the night sky of tomorrow or years ago. ? "StarWalk - Astronomy Guide" has data on over 9000 man-made satellites. Track their flight across the sky, be it day or night, catch iridium flares. ? Meteor showers are spectacular yearly events. Star Walk can help you plan ahead and locate the meteor shower on the night sky. Main features: ? The stars app

Tommy the Turtle Learn to Code (App)
Learn the basics of coding with Tommy the Turtle! Tommy the Turtle - Learn to Code is another fun, interactive, educational game to help young children learn the basics of coding. With an accessible interface, kids of all ages and abilities can use commands, sequences, and loops to make Tommy the Turtle move, dance, and sing on screen. In challenge mode, children can test their coding abilities by solving the Tommy the Turtle challenges with his friends. Learning to code from an early age helps children develop problem solving skills and prepares them for the future. Key Features of Tommy the Turtle - Learn to Code app 1. Learn the basics of coding with simple commands, sequences, and loops. 2. Combines audio, visual, and touch inputs to enhance multi-sensory learning 3. One-touch input for help in improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for children 4. Switch-accessible for children with motor limitations who use an external switch (connected through a Bluetoo

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