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Ages 6-15
Skills Computer Literacy
Home Version $45.00
Windows

Screen Turtle 2 is an affordable way to introduce children to computer programming through the Logo programming language. Now in its second PC edition, ScreenTurtle offers a proven way for children to explore shape and space in a quick-to-learn environment.  

Children are not expected to learn a whole new language as ordinary English words and abbreviations are used, e.g. FORWARD, FD and AHEAD all do the same. They can UNDO commands, PAINT with the mouse, get HELP and even keep notes. Printing is as easy as typing PRINT SCREEN or PRINT WORDS (procedures), which can of course be SAVEd.  Add to that the ability to UNDO actions and build procedures, with immediate visual feedback, and you truly have an encouraging space for the exploration of shape and number, and for problem-solving.  Paint with the mouse, and place text directly into the work area.   Extra commands enable pupils to explore CO-ORDINATEs, VECTORs and BEARINGS.  

Children are inspired to think about shape and space 
ScreenTurtle focuses on the exploration of shape, space, number, vectors and bearings.  It is great for not only teaching programming, but the basics of geometry.
Develop all-round Maths skills – not just ‘turtle graphics’! 
The ‘Define’ window tests simple procedures 

System Requirements

* Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or XP
* Mouse and keyboard