In three classic games from around the world, students will build strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students may play against each other or on-screen opponents who challenge them with different games, playing styles, and strategies-just like real life! Special features include strategy videos with clips of people using strategic thinking in real life situations and game guides that give students a look at the rich, cultural history of the featured game.
Check out the Learning Opportunities, Features, Correlations Universal Access and System Requirements for this product.
Learning Opportunities
- Plan Ahead
- Break Problems into Smaller Parts
- Learn Problem-Solving Strategies to Use Every Day
- Synthesize Information
- Test Hypotheses
- Predict Outcomes
Features
Mancala
In this ancient game from Africa, you'll use a variety of strategies to move stones around the board and try to collect more than your opponent will.
Go-Moku
Quick-scan the board and find ways to put five pieces in a row before your opponent can in this classic Japanese game.
Nine Men's Morris
This Scandinavian game dates back to the time of the Vikings-and requires multiple strategies to win!
Nine Game Masters challenge you with different styles and strategies.
Game-Play Demos make it quick and easy to learn each game and Strategy Coaches provide insightful tips.
Challenge Levels advance and Game Board Scenes change as you master skills!
Game Guides highlight the culture and history of each game.
Real-World Videos feature problem-solving strategies people use in their jobs.
Dear Parents videos give parents insights into the educational value of the program.
Windows System Requirements:
- Windows 95/98
- 486, Pentium?? or better, 33 MHz or faster recommended
- Hard disk with 2 MB free
- 8 MB memory (RAM) required
- Super VGA graphics
- 640x480, 256 or more colors
- Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive
- Windows-compatible sound card
Optional
- Microphone
- Edmark TouchWindow
Macintosh System Requirements:
- Mac 7.5.6 - 9.x68030, 68040, or PowerPC
- 4 MB memory (RAM), 1900K unused, 5 MB for System 7.5 or later, 8 MB highly recommended
- 13" monitor or larger, 256 or more colors
- Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive
Optional:
- Microphone
- Edmark TouchWindow
