Features & Benefits:"A Whale of a Tale: Surf into
Science 3" is an interactive multimedia program
designed to encourage students to ask questions about the
world around them and to discover the answers to some of
these questions by interacting with the program. The
emphasis of the program is learning by doing: grinding
flour and making electricity. Quizzes, reinforcement
games, and activities accompany all sections of the
program. Remedial and enrichment are integral components.
Sophia the Lobster introduces eight "Just for
Fun" games and Jerry the Jellyfish offers
twenty pieces of whale trivia for students to read and
listen to.
"Surf into Science 3"
is divided into five sections:
1. Environment
2. Earth
3. Weather
4. Energy
5. Just for Fun
- Environment:
Freddy the Flying Fish loves to
explore his natural surroundings or ecosystem.
The three types of animals that make up an
ecosystem, namely producers, consumers and
decomposers are studied here. Also, Miranda
the Sea Otter introduces her seacoast
ecosystem while Freddy researches the types of
trees found in a forest ecosystem.
- Earth: Sid
the Seagull examines the different layers of
soil (topsoil, subsoil, bedrock), while Penny
the Puffin studies the different parts of
plants (flower, leaves, stem, roots). The four
important parts of the flower are introduced
here. Discover the different landforms of the
Earth with Albert the Albatross, who has a
bird’s eye view.
- Weather: Percy
the Penguin studies and predicts the weather
while Penny the Puffin investigates the
different types of clouds overhead. Examine air
in motion, how it originates, and how it is
measured, with Penny the Puffin.
- Energy: Rocky
Barnacle investigates magnets and what they
can do, discovering the Law of Magnetic Poles. Old
Tom the Turtle learns how to make
electricity, grind flour, pump water, sail ships,
transport goods and turn water wheels through
studying wind and water power. Research ways to
capture and use solar energy with Amy.
- Just for Fun :
- Envirofun : Level A & B
- Earth Puzzle:
Level A & B
- Weather Words: Level A
& B
- Energy Fun: Level A & B
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