Ring around the galaxy
(Playaway Launchpad)

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Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet.

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Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters.

Earphones not required for audio playback.

Device does not have Internet connectivity.

Space exploration: Human minds have been dreaming of the sky and stars since we first became aware of our limitations. Our dreams have propelled us into orbit, to the moon and back and today we are expanding our horizons even further, making plans to build a lunar base and colonize the planet Mars. This program looks at the development of in space technology from building the International Space Station to terraforming Mars and mining the asteroids. Students learn how space exploration opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

A closer look at the planets: Introduce your students to the new definitions of Planets, Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies. With the amazing clarity of new Hubble photography and 3D animation, students will discover "What happened to Pluto?" Newer planet categories like Terrestial and Jovian and new terminology like "Plutons" are made concrete and easy to understand. Students will learn how technology helps science expand and refine our growing understanding of the Solar System.

Exploring space: From the first rockets sent into space to the latest missions to Mars,"Exploring Space" presents the history of space travel. The program will explain the technology used to launch people into space. Landmark missions by countries around the world and recent scientific findings all designed for kids. Chapters include: Introduction, Early space exploration, Landing on the moon, Space suits, Training for space, How exploration has changed, Let's review.

Technology for space exploration.,Includes Cosmic costumer, Exploration of Mars, Exploration of the Moon, Exploration of the solar system.

Glass. 21st century technology: Telecommunication systems--semiconductors and optical fibers--require speed, accuracy and high quality. Glass is the key. Newly developed glass is both durable and scratch resistant. It is also used for terrestrial and extra-terrestrial telescopes. For example, The Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile uses four individual mirrors, each over eight meters in diameter, to see the details of our galaxy and beyond.

Ages 8-10.

Grades 3-5.