What an affordable introduction to the world of molecules! Containing 50 puzzle pieces to represent 16 elements, this 2D Kit uses cardboard puzzle pieces to help kids explore the complex world of atoms and molecules. Along with the puzzle pieces, kit includes a 3D H20 molecule, Quick Start Guide, and access to the Happy Atoms app with image activation software. With 220 activities, children will gain a solid understanding of chemistry fundamentals. Contains magnets. App compatible with Android, iPhone and Kindle devices.
Happy Atoms 2D: Interactive Chemistry Puzzle
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083972
Grade 3-7
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Description
Publisher's Description of Happy Atoms 2D: Interactive Chemistry Puzzle
Making sense of the world of atoms and molecules is now as easy as piecing together a jigsaw puzzle! Now you can use Happy Atoms, the revolutionary chemistry teaching tool, in a low-cost, two-dimensional jigsaw-puzzle-style edition. In this version, the three-dimensional plastic atoms have been replaced with flat, cardboard puzzle pieces. Just like in the original versions, you can build more than 17,000 molecules by combining the atoms of 16 elements and scanning them with the app to identify the molecules and learn about them. This kit comes with the same full-featured version of the Happy Atoms app that comes with the original versions of Happy Atoms. Bonus: Includes a sample 3D Happy Atoms water molecule — H2O!
Using the Happy Atoms app and the camera on your tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android, you can scan the molecules you piece together. The app then uses state-of-the-art image recognition technology to identify the molecules. After a molecule is discovered, the app presents information about it, including its composition, usage, properties, hazards, formula, and structure. The app can recognize more than 17,000 molecules. It presents in-depth information about 160 molecules and general information about the rest. This app is a fun and interactive chemistry curriculum. It takes you on guided quests to discover new molecules and learn about them. You can track your progress with the app, collecting sets of molecules that you have built and explored.
Category Description for Happy Atoms
I've never seen an introduction to atoms and molecules quite like this one. Great for middle school and beyond, students will learn about atoms and properties of atoms, molecules, bonding, and much more.
The Complete Kit includes 50 atoms - 14 hydrogen, 1 helium, 2 lithium, 2 beryllium, 6 carbon, 3 nitrogen, 6 oxygen, 2 fluorine, 1 neon, 2 sodium, 2 magnesium, 2 silicon, 2 phosphorus, 2 sulfur, 2 chlorine, and 1 argon. It also includes a periodic table (truncated with only 16 elements or atoms), white drawstring bag for storage, guide and over 200 activities.
The Atoms and Molecules Introductory Set includes 17 atoms - 8 hydrogen, 3 carbon, 2 oxygen, 2 nitrogen, 1 chlorine, and 1 sodium, and a 16-page guide and 73 activities.
To use these products to the fullest extent, you need the Happy Atoms App, found on the App Store (for Apple products) or the Google Play Store (for Android products). I downloaded the app to my iPhone to try out this product - oh what fun! Ramsey (almost 6) and I built molecules from the atoms in the kit and snapped their pictures. After capturing the molecule image, we tapped on each atom, which placed a marker or target on the image. We scanned the image, then synthesized it to see a virtual representation of our molecule with identification. We touched the "examine" icon to see the name of our molecule, the atoms that construct it, the type of bond, molecular geometry, state of matter, use or application, and the breakdown of our molecule's name. As we built and scanned our molecules, we filled our molecule map. The map also gave 'hints' to guide us to our next atom-building project - there are 150 molecules on the map. Activities can also be completed by entering the labs of Harper and Andee, the animated chemist who guides through activities!
Atoms connect together magnetically to represent bonding and to form molecules. Each atom sphere has strategically placed magnetic spots for attachment of the flexible rubbery arms protruding from some of the spheres. At the end of each arm is a magnetic tip that represents valence electrons.
This would be a great visual for high school students taking physical science/chemistry. Since this is a great kinesthetic way to learn about and understand atoms, molecules, bonding, etc., with adult supervision, middle or even younger students would have a fun, unique introduction. Atoms are happiest when they are connecting with other atoms. Obviously, there are far more molecules than those identified with this program, but what an awesome introduction! ~ Donna
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743015821 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 3 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |
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