Dear
World, If
I had only enough money in my budget to buy one piece of software this would be
it. Zoombinis is a logical problem solving game based on analysis, synthesis,
guess and check, trial and error, failing and succeeding. There
are 3 versions of the game. The Zoombinis Logical Journey, Zoombinis Island Odyssey
and Zoombinis Mountain Rescue. Sometime software distributors have deals going
where you can buy all three titles. Tips
and Tricks: -
put 2 children on one machine to take advantage of the powerful problem solving
situation
- discuss the problem solving methods required at each level
-
learn the software along with the children. You don't have to be an expert.
-encourage
a 'thinking culture' in the class where children share their expertise by 'giving
hints' not directly showing solutions. | 