Explore energy and circuits through augmented reality, individually or together, with these interactive playing cards and free app. Includes 6 card sets, 6 tablet stands, and the free mobile app.
- 6x Game Piece Card Sets (20 cards per set)
- 6x Gooseneck Tablet Stand
- 1x Storage Box
- 1x Free MindLabs Augmented Reality Application for Mobile Devices
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The MindLabs Energy and Circuits Kit is a magical STEM learning tool for children ages 8 and older. It combines 20 game cards, a free digital app, and augmented reality to provide students with a fun and immersive learning experience. Play alone, or collaborate with friends, as you add and remove cards, draw wires, and create circuits that come to life in 3D! The ideal learning tool for solo or team play, MindLabs enables students to explore energy sources, circuits, and more.
Create, play, and collaborate from any location!
- Assemble cards picturing batteries, light bulbs, fans, and more into working circuits
- Draw and connect wires on a mobile device to bring circuits to life
- Explore forms of energy with animated vocabulary cards
- Investigate energy resources with animated idea cards
- Step-by-step lessons guide students through basic circuit concepts
Features
- Work independently or collaborate with students in any location
- Includes 6 card sets (20 card each), 6 tablet stands (one per student group), and more than 20 interactive lessons with step-by-step guidance
- Extra thick cards will withstand years of use in your classroom
- Free application is intuitive and engaging for young learners
How It Works
- Download the free app in the App Store or Google Play Store - MindLabs: Energy and Circuits.
- Open the app and select Challenge or Create from the menu.
- Find the character card in your card deck and point your mobile device at the card.
- Progress through the Challenges to learn circuit and energy basics.
- Create your own unique circuits, independently or collaborate with friends.
*The Mindlabs app is currently not compatible with devices running Android 12 and higher. Compatibility will be available in Fall 2023.
What's Included
- 6x Game Piece Card Sets (20 cards per set)
- 6x Gooseneck Tablet Stand
- 1x Storage Box
- 1x Free MindLabs Augmented Reality Application for Mobile Devices
Product Specifications
| Designed for grades | 3 and above |
| Minimum iOS Requirements | iPhone SE 2016, iPad Mini Gen 5, or iPad 2017 running iOS 11 |
| Minimum Android Requirements | Google Pixel, Samsung S8, Moto Z2, HTC U11, or comparable devices running Android 9 |
Buying Guide
| Required Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6x Tablet or Smart Phone | -- | -- |
| Also Available | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MindLabs: Energy & Circuits Single Set | SE-7170 | -- |
| MindLabs: Energy & Circuits Class Set | SE-7171 | -- |
| Gooseneck Tablet Stand | SE-7173 | -- |
Experiment Library Collections
MindLabs: Energy & Circuits
This curriculum gives elementary students hands-on STEM learning that is easy to learn and use, even for beginners! The guided engineering challenges teach energy and circuits concepts while the open-ended design space provides a venue for collaborative projects even for remote learners. This approach empowers educators with an intuitive platform and engaging content developed in collaboration with researchers at the INSPIRE center of Purdue University.
View CollectionSupport Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| MindLabs: Energy & Circuits Help | English - 3.29 MB | |
