DK Pinball Science
David Macaulay, author of the best-selling The New Way Things Work, invented a completely new and original way for kids aged 9 to 14 to learn the FUNdamentals of Physics!
Macaulay’s totally unique approach to teaching invites students to share in the author’s own exuberance and curiosity about the world and how it works.
Students will learn about various scientific principles as they go through the Inventor’s Log – a fascinating view of the wonders of the world as explained by science.
Students then apply their knowledge to become mechanical engineers and actually design and build their own exciting pinball games, Using springs, hot air balloons, gears and more, they learn science and gather more and more gadgets which they can use in building their games.
As the bumpers and obstacles of their game come together, their knowledge of science increases.
Pinball Science categories:
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Energy
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Friction
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Gravity
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Magnetic Force
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Simple Machines
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Units and Measurements
Pinball Science features:
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Thousands of different possible pinball game designs
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Coverage of 24 key topics and concepts
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45,000 words of text to help integrate science learning and pinball fun
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Three different difficulty settings make learning about science fun for a wide range of ages
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Unique illustrations from award-winning children's book artist David Macaulay
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This version includes Ideas & Activities for Parents & Teachers handbook
Pinball Science System Requirements:
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Windows 95/98/XP only NOT Vista or Windows 7 compatible!
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Pentium 75MHz or faster processor
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16 MB of RAM
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30 MB free Hard Disk space
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640 x 480 monitor, 256 colours
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8-bit Sound Card and speakers or headphones
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Quad speed (4x) CD-ROM drive
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QuickTime 7 (included)
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mouse
Macintosh System 7.5.3 to OS X 10.4 Tiger in CLASSIC MODE ONLY (will not work on Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6, Lion or higher) iMac/PowerPC 100 MHZ; 16MB RAM; 640x480 display with 256 colours; Quad speed cd-rom drive; 7MB hard drive space; 8-bit audio; speakers or headphones; mouse
PACKAGING: Jewel case