Energized by science.
(Playaway Launchpad)

Title from label.

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

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.

Thermal energy,Mosa Mack investigates the mystery of Willy Warm's gloves.

Potential & kinetic energy,Mosa Mack helps a roller coaster owner get to the bottom of his ride's mystery.

Renewable resources,Mosa Mack investigates how to save vacation by figuring out how to travel without gasoline.

Force & motion,Mosa Mack investigates the mystery of the haunted supermarket.

Climate change & ecological footprint,A fearful family of polar bears is in trouble, and they need Mosa's help.

Waves,Mosa Mack is called in to investigate a scam artist at the county fair.

Gravity,Mosa Mack is called in to investigate the mystery of a ball that seems to be rolling uphill.

Learning about natural resources,Reduce/Reuse/Recycle are meaningless words to students who do not have a clear understanding of the importance of natural resources. In this engaging production students first learn about the three types of natural resources: inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable. Next, identify the earth's wide variety of natural resources -- air, water, oil, coal, gas, forests/trees, soil, rocks, plants, and minerals. Last, see how we use each of these natural resources in every day life.

Energy (sources),Our planet has a limited amount of fossil fuels, and Barry the Battery is here to teach students about the different kinds of energy resources we have. Students will learn of the importance of finding new, renewable energy sources, such as wind, water, and solar, that we can transfer into electricity.

How things move,Roll, slide, bounce, and spin. Discover many different ways objects can move. Give your students a preliminary lesson in physical science with this fun program designed to get children thinking about pushes and pulls. Students enjoy learning about position, movement, and the forces used to make objects move.

Light and light energy: Paul and his science pals.,In cartoon format Paul and his science pals explore light and light energy. Delta's huge shadow frightens Paul and sets up the exploration of light--blocked, transmitted and reflected in the pond environment.

Ages 5-7.

Grades K-2.

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