- Dazzling animations and 3D effects make learning fun
- Interactive games and activities help to develop science skills
- Scientific observations can be recorded in a secret personal workbook
- Easy-to-use search engines and fact boxes
- Virtual stickers and badges to collect
- Supports Key Stages 1-2 of the National Curriculum in England, Wales and Ireland and the Scottish 5-14 Curriculum
- Covers curriculum specific topics including electricity, forces and energy, light and sound, living things, materials, reactions, simple machines and space
- Educational games, quizzes and follow-on activities motivate children to learn
- Developed and tested by educational experts
Become a Science Explorer is another excellent CD-ROM from Dorling Kindersley aimed at children aged 6-10 years old. Children will love the challenge of going on a mission and trying to become a Science Explorer.
Fizz, the helpful ball of energy, guides children around the different environments where children can carry out activities, answer questions or look at information screens. The graphics are excellent and there is a wealth of scientific information for children to find out in a variety of interesting ways. Children’s learning is also cleverly extended when they’re given further explanations once they have answered a question.
Children are rewarded with prizes, badges, stickers, rosettes, medals and the ultimate prize of becoming a Science Explorer. They can use their Science Workbook to make scientific observations, answer questions and collect stickers–guaranteed to turn any child into a budding scientist.
There is a range of science experiments that can be printed out and undertaken. These would be ideal for parents to go through with younger children using the comprehensive parents’ guide. There are also some very good worksheets, which would help to consolidate children’s learning.
Become a Science Explorer is a fantastic CD-ROM that really supports the science curriculum in schools. This would be an excellent buy for parents or teachers of children aged 6-10 years old. —Amanda York