Smudge The Scientist

An interactive science program

SMUDGE THE SCIENTIST will introduce the general concepts of science to 4 - 8 years olds in the classroom or at home. It does not pretend or attempt to replace essential experimentation but, Smudge the Scientist will ‘spark’ the imagination, re-inforce the theory and assist when practical activities are not possible.

The package covers six areas of the curriculum - electricity - magnetism - living processes - decay - the weather - floating and sinking. Each topic contains a tutorial and practical on-screen activities, using Smudge and her friend Cecily in everyday situations, with a notepad to record observations.

n one of these activities, children need to choose the weather conditions to make seeds grow into large sunflowers. A combination of sun and rain works best, but choosing too much sun, or snow would make the plants wilt away or freeze!

SMUDGE THE SCIENTIST is accompanied by three 8pp activity books full of suggestions to extend work away from the computer, especially in design and technology skills. It could well form a science scheme covering several terms.

Smudge makes science FUN. The program aims to foster a keen understanding and life-long interest in science, and Smudge will encourage children to observe, record, present and discuss their findings. It includes the Smudge Marks reporting facility.

“Smudge the Scientist would prove a very useful addition to any school’s science resources at both KS1 and KS1” Questions

“... features help the children to think about their predictions and test them out quite quickly” Child Education

AGES: 5 - 9 Years

Available for:
Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP and Vista on CD-ROM