commonsensemedia

Published 06.10.2020 06:00

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Universe in a Nutshell

A lot or a little?

Parents need to know that Universe in a Nutshell is a reference app that allows kids to get as sense of the relative size of over 250 objects. A simple swipe adjusts the zoom and kids can find something as small as a planck length, and as large as the observable universe. Information about the objects is all text-based, so kids need to be strong readers to use the app on their own. The scale is set to the metric system which means that those who are more familiar with the Imperial system (the one used in the United States) will need to convert on their own. Universe in a Nutshell is collaboration between a science blogger and a science-based YouTube creator. The settings menu includes direct links to these developers' blog site and YouTube channel. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.