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Learning History and Geography on a
Commodore 64
Review by Meredith Jones Frummer and
Thomas F. Trocco, Small Things
Considered, WNYC AM radio
EXPEDITIONS, from MECC Software, is
a three part adventure game, where you
can choose between Furs, Voyager, or
Oregon. In FURs, you are a trader
starting out with canoes, people (not
just men), and furs. The program uses
a mixture of text and hi-res graphics,
to help you travel successfully
(hopefully) to the trading center you
pick, making decisions, and learning
from your mistakes. The game could
have been a bit more interesting if
you ran into different problems each
time you play, but I still liked it.
For ages 8-13.
HISTORY STAR, from Island Software,
is a trivia-type game played by
multiple players. Categories
include Black Americans, Constitution,
Expansion, Explorers, Indians,
Pioneers, and Presidents. You have a
choice of three categories each time
(unless you get a *STAR*, where you
can choose any). Different questions
are worth different points, and the
first to make it to 500 wins. Though
this game can teach, it's not as
exciting as some other trivia games
out.
STATES AND CAPITALS, from
Micrograms Software, lets you choose
either capitals, states, or both. You
are timed on your answer. There is a
hi-res map of the US, and as you play,
a dot lights up on the state being
quizzed. We both feel that
educational games should not have
timers! Each child works at his own
speed, and many children are
intimidated or frustrated by timers
ticking away.
U.S.ADVENTURE, from First Star,
presents you with a hi-res map of the
US. You have to travel the states in
the order that they entered the
union, using the keyboard or a
joystick. As you travel, you can pick
up events or objects in each state.
You can also use the time tunnel to
travel to the year of an event to
receive extra points.
Sources:
Expeditions, from MECC
3490 Lexington Ave North
St. Paul, MN 55112
History Star, from Island Software
Box 300
Lake Grove, NY 11755
States & Capitals, from Micrograms
PO Box 2146,
Loves Park, IL 61130
U.S.Adventure, from First Star
18 E 41 Street
New York, NT 10017
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