AFF II
© 2000 Arc Media, Inc.
AFF stands for Amazing Fact Finder and that's what this entertaining program is all about. Here's how it works. Kids pick a category and are then shown a screen with a collage of topic-related pictures. For instance, the Animals category screen has dozens of animals. A written clue like "She sheds crocodile tears" appears and the child must find the related image, in this case, a croc. Then, a fact about crocodiles is given via narration, video and/or animation. Kids must pay attention to these facts because in order to pass the Level, they must successfully complete a multiple choice fact quiz. Ten Levels plus one bonus Level provide lots of challenge. The game is definitely reading dependent, but quite engaging. The format is effective and will keep kids engaged and learning. This will work well in both homes and classrooms.
$9.99, Win, Mac OS (CD-ROM)
Teaches: trivia, animals, oceans, space, music, technology, etc.