Title: Mammals
Overall Rating:
C+
Source: Saterlee
Playing Time:
Date: 6/11/98
Cost: $ 79.95 http://cd-rom-guide.com/cdhr
ec/005/137.shtml
Number of Players: 1
Special Equipment/Facilities Needed: none
Subject Area: Zoology
Objectives: To enrich ones knowlwdge of
mammals.
Brief Description: A sort of dictionary
of all types of mammals, complete with graphics, sounds and even movies.
Entry Capabilities Required: Reading,
Computer background
Rating: (1-5)
Relevance to objectives: 5
Provides practice of relevant skills:
3
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: 3
Likely to be comprehended clearly: 4
Technical quality (durable, attractive):
4
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather
than chance):
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic,
accurate depiction): 3
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test
results):
3
Clear directions for play: 2
Effectiveness of debriefing:3
Strong Points:
Great pictures and movies, wide variety of mammals.
Weak Points:
Gets repetitive, bored after 10 minutes.
Reviewer: Heather Reisdorf
Position: Student
Date: 6/11/98
Computer System Reviewed on: Macintosh
PowerPC 6500/250, 32mb ram.
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