Modelling, Thinking Skills and Language Development
ALBERT'S HOUSE is a virtual tour of a typical home, offering a simple introduction to simulations
and computer modelling. Albert's House includes:
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Look around Albert's House – Travel round the house investigating the rooms
and contents. |
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Explore Albert's House – Examine the things you find. Each item has a written
description which can also be read to you and the clocks speak the time. |
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Hide and find Albert – Two games to find a hidden Albert. |
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Save Albert – A problem-solving adventure game in which pupils try to save
Albert from the Cat. |
Albert's House features: |
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A clear, bright appearance. |
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Amusing and high-quality animations. |
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Two levels of difficulty |
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Opportunities for individual, group and whole class work. |
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A no-nonsense teachers' guide with helpful classroom suggestions and resources. |
Albert's House may be extended at any time with optional Talk·2·Talk languages:
English, French, Polish, Spanish, Welsh. See Show me more and Talk·2·Talk for
more information.
There are also:
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opportunities for language development |
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activities to develop prediction, memory and other cognitive skills |
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features to encourage logical thinking and an understanding of direction and position. |
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Schoolzone says: ‘It encouraged [the children] to develop their investigative
skills throughout its use and to extend their vocabulary. But it was also in their social skills
that they developed as they became more aware of the contribution that other individuals were
able to make. This encouraged them to take turns to contribute towards discussions . . .’
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