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1. 1 The open ended exploration nature of the activity means that there is no set solution Move the boat as described above ensuring that all jetties are visited Q SHERSTON Rope Bridges Learning Objective To introduce and develop the concept of repeating sets of commands Logo Commands Forward Backward Left Right Repeat End Overview Pupils must help Manuel by completing sets of commands that will draw in ropes to fix the bridge 1 To enter an extra line into the list of commands click Insert Level 1 The second bridge requires three Repeats Level 2 The second bridge requires seven Repeats How to complete this activity Bridge command sets are as follows 1 Level 1 Bridge 1 Repeat 5 End Level 1 Bridge 2 Repeat 3 Left 130 Forward 260 Right 130 Forward 260 End 2 Level 2 Bridge 1 Repeat 5 End Level 2 Bridge 2 Repeat 7 Left 150 Forward 190 Right 150 Forward 190 End THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Avoiding the Rocks Learning Objective To extend angle estimation skills Logo Commands Left Right Overview Pupils must manoeuvre the boat through a section of river that is filled with rocks They must control the course of the boat by selecting a direction then entering a value of degrees that the boat should turn through The course of the boat will need to be changed several times in order to safely pass through the rocky water The speed of the2. i gt Sherston Qf Sales HelpDesk sales sherston co uk 01666 843 200 Technical HelpDesk support sherston co uk 01666 843 224 Education AdviceDesk education sherston co uk 01666 843 280 Sherston Website www sherston com e Sr S incluson 5 gt ba n AA I er a ves Th The A Logo and 3 problem solving adventure Za Sherston Publishing Group Angel House Sherston Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 OLH User Guide 7 and Educational Notes Sherston f User Guide and Educational Notes SHERSTON The Crystal Rain Forest V2 Credits and Copyright Original Design Simon Hosler Updated Design Paul Hollin and Tim Meek Assistant Editor Aimee Bishop Project Managers Michael Fosker and Lucy Lawrance Educational Consultant Paul Hollin Project Leaders Kalavathy A and Mayuresh Walke Developers K J Balasubramanian S Balashanker Bharath P Jacob Rajkumar and Siddharth Lodha Additional Development Karthy Mallichetty and Varun S Nair Lead Artists C Selva Muthu Kumar and Sukumaran Sanil Animation and Graphics M Ayyappadurai Abhijeet Khutwad Manimala M Mukul Sukumar Parthiban A P Preeth T Radhakrishnan S Srinivasan Sidhardhan Sudhakaran A K Treasure Fernandez M V Vinod Kumar and K Vignesh Kumar Sound Processing Anusha Sivanandan Fami Chandanan Kerry Lawrance M Sridevi and J Sasi Rekha Graphical Consultant Jack Westbrook
3. Music Liam Westbrook Narration Catriona Ramsay and Dominic Frisby Lead Testers Anusha Sivanandan and Sam Spencer Testing David King Simon Byrne George Calderbank Fami Chandanan Linda Fitzpatrick Mike Drury Kerry Lawrance Stuart Milsom and C R Sooraj User Guide and Educational Notes Aimee Bishop Leah Holmes and Tim Meek Print Design and Production J M Mohanasundaram Leah Holmes Paul Hutchinson and Pete Kolodziejczyk Program and Documentation Sherston Software Limited 2005 First published in 2005 by Sherston Sherston Publishing Group Angel House Sherston Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 OLH England Telephone 01666 843 200 Technical HelpDesk 01666 843 224 Fax 01666 843 216 Email addresses Sales HelpDesk sales sherston co uk Education AdviceDesk education sherston co uk Technical HelpDesk support sherston co uk Website www sherston com All rights reserved If you have purchased one CD it is a single user version and may only be used on a single computer If you wish to use the The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on more than one computer you will need to upgrade to a multi user licence Contact Sherston for details The Crystal Rain Forest V2 is sold on the condition that it will not be hired used by software clubs or be made available as part of a lending library system No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or otherwise without the written permi
4. attention to the scale bar where appropriate to develop estimation skills Make pupils aware of the learning objectives of each activity and encourage pupils to reflect on their own performance Use the Talking Logo button appropriately to support your teaching focus Talking Logo On This can be used to focus pupils attention on specific Logo commands and help to consolidate and reinforce understanding Talking Logo Off This is a useful option when a more rapid execution of a Logo program is required ODD SHERSTON Organise the children into groups to enable group brainstorming of ideas for solutions Encourage pupils to predict their answers and explain their reasoning Make deliberate mistakes and then encourage pupils to find them and offer more accurate solutions For example fixing an incorrect or incomplete Logo program or routine THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 The Activities Introduction The following pages provide information about each of the activities featured in The Crystal Rain Forest V2 Each summary includes The learning objective of the activity The Logo commands featured in the activity A brief overview of the task The differences between Level 1 and Level 2 where applicable A solution to the activity An image from the activity SHERSTON Robot Temple Learning Objective To introduce and develop the use of basic Logo commands Lo
5. Around The Crystal four mitan H to search for these onptals Exploring the Pictures Searching Locations Rain Forest V2 THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Useful Objects List The Useful Objects Collected button enables the user to view a list of objects that have been collected It is worth checking this list after you have visited a location and completed a task as further information may be listed Please note this option is not available on every screen Click on the Go On symbol to move to the next screen Please note This button is not available on every screen Using the Activity Mode allows access to individual activities in isolation from the adventure Teachers can use this mode to focus learning according to the needs of the user Whenever small squares appear on screen as in this example users can explore the picture with the mouse pointer Individual activities can be selected on the Activity Menu screen J At various points in the program a Search eee command is available Users can click on the Search button to explore their current location SHERSTON Using Teacher Mode The Teacher Mode gives teachers quick and simple access to the activities at all the available levels please note that some activities only function at one level This mode is ideal for teachers who wish to use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 as an interactive teaching tool The Menu screen lists all t
6. CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 deciding on the order in which the instructions need to be written Estimation is a key factor in The Crystal Rain Forest V2 The National Curriculum for England requires children to be able to use mental estimation in problem solving situations In many of the activities the program encourages users to estimate distances and angles as well as predict outcomes When using Logo commands there is often the option to reset or restart Pupils should be encouraged to approach the challenges with flexibility all activities can easily be repeated until the correct solution is found This format encourages children to explore and test multiple methods of solving a problem This helps them to extend their recognition and general skills of deciding what will and won t work when faced with other problem solving situations The program also encourages children to consider the functions of repetition and rotation when applied to a shape For example in the Building Magic Crystals activity pupils are required to consider how a basic shape can be manipulated to create a complex crystal pattern They should be encouraged to ask what angles must be considered and how they may be calculated The Crystal Logo application offers an opportunity for teachers to set their own challenges and extend their pupils problem solving development SHERSTON THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Ideas for Further Teaching e Area Differen
7. Logo skills Pupils must create a symbol by writing circle and line routines then embed them within a separate routine to draw the symbol The symbol routine must then be used in a program that will draw a sign for the King Use Insert to add extra lines in the command list Level 1 The routines are partially completed Level 2 The routines must be built unaided How to complete this activity The following are possible solutions for the featured routines 1 Circle Colour random Repeat 360 Forward 1 Right 1 End 2 Line Colour random Forward 50 Backward 50 3 Symbol Repeat 4 Circle Line Right 90 End Please note the colours of the Symbol are chosen at random each time the activity is played O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Crystal Logo How to Use the Crystal Logo Application To access the Crystal Logo application click on the Crystal Logo button on the Mode Menu The Turtle The red arrow or turtle in the centre of the screen acts like a pen Use it to draw on the screen by following the instructions in your program Writing your Program Your program provides a list of instructions for the screen turtle to follow Instructions are added to the program using the Command buttons A line in the program needs to be selected before the Command buttons become available The Command Buttons Backword Backward and Forward move the turtle you will need CES to specify how far
8. you want the turtle to move S Left and Right turn the turtle you will need to specify rig J how many degrees the turtle should move cat Use the Repeat button to repeat a series of instructions SHERSTON You must insert an End instruction at the end of the series of instructions that you want to repeat The Pen Up command enables you to move the turtle around the screen without leaving marks The Pen Down command must be selected to enable marks to be drawn on the screen If the Clear command is included in the program list it will clear any marks that have been made before it The Home command brings the turtle back to its starting place in the centre of the screen Select the Colour button to choose a colour Insert allows you to insert an extra line into your program A line in the program must be selected before this command becomes available If you change your mind and want to leave the line you have selected use the Leave button Use the Delete button to remove the current line THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Running your Program Clicking on Run allows you to watch the turtle follow your instructions as it draws on the screen The current command will be highlighted in the program list If you click on Fast the program will run quickly a The Reset button will stop the current program and clear the screen Cine Select Wipe Program to clear all Lo
9. 50 Repeat 4 Right 90 Forward 30 Left 90 Forward 30 End Right 90 Forward 50 Repeat 2 Right 90 Forward 170 End gq THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Building Magic Crystals Learning Objective To extend the use of routines for repeating patterns Logo Commands Left Right Repeat End Colour Overview Pupils must write programs that will create crystals The programs must draw exact copies of the crystals when run Each crystal requires routines to be included and colour to be considered Use the Insert button to add lines to the command list Level 1 Build two simple crystals requiring less than 10 Repeats Level 2 Involves more complex crystals requiring more than 10 Repeats How to complete this activity 1 Level 1 Crystal 1 Colour random Repeat 6 Triangle Right 60 End 2 Level 1 Crystal 2 Colour random Repeat 9 Square Right 40 End 3 Level 2 Crystal 1 Colour random Repeat 12 Triangle Right 30 End 4 Level 2 Crystal 2 Colour random Repeat 18 Square Right 20 End Please note the colour of the crystal is chosen at random each time the activity is played Q SHERSTON The Symbol of the Forest Learning Objective To introduce the concept of embedding routines within routines and general consolidation of skills Logo Commands All Logo commands Overview This activity is designed to be a concluding challenge that will combine and extend all
10. aary ws oem hake a4 om ede a a eats 14 Modes of Use so o4 05 64 56 54 084 Goa 68 eed oS 6 POSSWORG apea EE Coe eae 5 cues eo eae 16 PrObDIeM SOIVIAG 265 2cbedeeonehe deca ded 41 Quitting the program 2 44s 4 asc8 nas 6 eh ee ew 14 Teacher Mod inno hi 4G Gay HU ARADREHORS OOS 20 Starting the Teacher Mode 15 Using Teacher Mode 00 000 ee 1 Teacher Options so ssp 4454246 one eens oes 15 Technical Information and Tips 47 Windows PC Users 0 000 cee ee eens 8 eee E a une Au eciacaed wade gues TEE wares 2 8 Recommended Requirements 10 QO
11. boat can be adjusted by pressing the Fast and Slow buttons Level 1 Includes one area of rocky river to navigate Level 2 Includes two challenging areas of rocky river How to complete this activity 1 Click on the Left or Right commands then adjust the angle of the boat using the degree values The boat will continue along the selected course until it is changed No part of the boat must touch the rocks 2 Continue to adjust the boat until it reaches the other end of the rocky water To speed up or slow down the boat click on the Fast and Slow buttons OE SHERSTON Safety Nets Learning Objective To introduce the concept of routines Logo Commands Forward Backward Left Right Build Repeat End Overview This activity introduces pupils to one of the most powerful commands in Logo Build Pupils must create routines f that will draw a line around a tin The line must be built directly on top of the border f that surrounds the tin To add an extra line to the list click Insert Level 1 Square and Triangle routines are built Level 2 Square and Irregular Shape routines are built How to complete this activity 1 Ensure that the correct name of the routine is entered 2 The routine solutions for each shape are as follows Square Level 1 Repeat 4 Forward 130 Right 90 End Square Level 2 Repeat 4 Forward 130 Right 90 End Triangle Repeat 3 Forward 150 Right 120 End Steps Forward
12. che eGo O44 odo ane AGA Ged ee ae hoe 23 Robot Temple a duciau oo 6 444 ew ee eO8 anaie he OE ee eee 24 Exploring BNdoetOW serras tierie ei e a eae ee 25 Garden Bridges adoa lt 2daanaueSeedeavetadeg E NEARE RA 26 Packing Leaves sarreria Ti prase eck teed RAA EE 44 27 Museum SROP ssis an 4 oh we 8 ee a AE ee ee ee 28 Wire Connections se a ae ee cr ee E ANEREN a 29 Engine Immobiliser 2 0 eee ee ene 30 Navigating the River 0 0 eee ees 31 Rope Bridges pies dade 40 ho bo wee oe EEA Se Lae Oe ew Goce 32 Avoiding the Rocks 0 ice e ve hw ha aed 46 Ce eieng do eee 4 ea ew Ow wide 33 e Ah a G44 EEEE ET EEEE EEEE T a we bee ee ees 34 Building MAGGIG Crystals 64 50 4 040 ee ee oe ee iriri iere 35 The Symbol of the Forest o 6 4 606 iccnakaes eee bbe adres badaede 36 Crystal Logo 1 1 ees 37 How to use the Crystal Logo Application nanana aaaea aaaea 37 Logo and Problem Solving 00 cece eee Al Using The Crystal Rain Forest V2 to Develop Problem Solving Skills 42 Ideas for Further Teaching 0 cee ee 44 Technical Information and Tips 0 00 eee eee 47 HG ON erent eere rerea A HE Ae HOES eS Ge oe ees 49 SHERSTON Introduction The Crystal Rain Forest V2 is a fully updated and greatly enhanced version of Sherston s bestselling and award winning educational adventure for primary school pupils The original Crystal Rain Forest program was published in 1992 and has sold more tha
13. con After reading the copyright information on the Welcome screen click Next and you will be asked to select a setup type Choose either Network or Custom then click Next and follow the on screen instructions For full installation to a single computer choose the Network setup type and specify local paths You will be asked to select locations for the following Directory name this is for program executable files and media files if you choose the Network setup type Click the Browse button to change the destination You can create a new folder simply by adding a folder name to the end of the path All users must have Read access permission to run the files in this location Saves location this must be an area of your network to which all users have Read Write access permission Click the Browse button to choose the drive and folder you wish to use You can create a new folder as directed above Media location this is only requested during a Custom setup type and is for the bulk of the information on the CD Click the Browse button to choose the drive and folder you wish to use You can create a new folder as directed above You can also set this to a location where the files will already exist such as a CD server All users must have Read access permission for these files O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 If you have evaluated The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on your network as part of Sherston s 28 day free approval
14. d Left Right Overview Pupils must mend the wires in the door s control box so that they can get into Professor Roberts s secret workshop The red triangle screen turtle must be used to re draw the wires between the terminals Pupils have to select 7 how many degrees they want the triangle to turn and how long the wires should be If they go wrong they can choose to Restart the wire Level 1 The terminals are arranged in a sequential layout Level 2 Terminals are presented in a non sequential layout How to complete this activity 1 Terminals must be connected in numerical order 2 Click on Forward or Backward to move in either direction then select a distance value for the turtle to travel Rotate the turtle by clicking on the Left or Right buttons then select a value of degrees for it to turn through 3 Activity is complete when all terminals have been successfully connected Q SHERSTON Engine Immobiliser Learning Objective To develop a wider range of Logo skills Logo Commands Left Right Forward Backward Pen Up Pen Down Colour Home Overview Pupils must start the boat engine by disabling an immobiliser Coloured wires must be connected to illuminate the bulbs Pupils must direct the turtle to 4 accurately trace over the five wires that connect the coloured bulbs leaving gaps i where required To delete the current line click Reset Line Level 1 and 2 There are no differe
15. devices Some of the challenges require children to control simple devices by compiling a set of instructions This concept can be developed by asking pupils to observe basic control boxes around them in everyday life such as in traffic lights Mathematics Shape How many different shapes can pupils spot in the adventure There are several What properties do they have Do the shapes tessellate Rotation Translation and Reflection The shapes in the Garden Bridge Puzzle have to be rotated to fit into the gaps in the bridge Pupils will discover that some of the shapes are reflections of others This could lead to work on rotation translation and reflection of shapes gq Modelling clay or building blocks could be used to represent the changes in 3D The substitution of a symbol to represent an unknown figure or quantity can be used in simple games involving addition subtraction multiplication and division The use of algebra to determine missing angles or dimensions could be introduced at a simple level Money Pupils can spend the 20 gold coins that they get in the adventure at the museum shop What currency do the children think is used in Oglo Have any of the children ever been abroad What currency did they use then How did they work out how much it was worth in pounds SHERSTON English The program features a wonderful story and setting which provides great inspiration for creative writing work includin
16. from your computers and network Continued use without an appropriate license is illegal Running the software directly from the CD ROM Place the CD ROM in the relevant drive on your computer The CD window should open automatically otherwise you should open it from within My Computer Double click on the the Crystal Rain Forest V2 icon to start the program Please note that some functionality will not be available if you use this method including pupil record keeping Performing a basic installation For full functionality install The Crystal Rain Forest V2 by double clicking on the Setup icon and following the on screen instructions For a standard installation click Next on each screen This will add The Crystal Rain Forest V2 to your programs menu in the location Start gt Programs gt Sherston gt Crystal Rain Forest V2 The installed version will still require the CD ROM to be in the drive during use gq OOO THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Fully installing the software on a computer or network Fully installing The Crystal Rain Forest V2 in the following way will mean that the CD will not be required for future use of the software To fully install the software place the CD ROM in the relevant drive on your computer The CD window should open automatically otherwise open it from within My Computer Double click on the Setup icon After reading the copyright information on the Welcome screen click Next You will then be as
17. g the writing of diaries Science Nature Conservation Use the story to introduce environmental issues Explore the effects of deforestation on the atmosphere What lives in the rain forest Geography and History Use the program as a basis for geographical or historical enquiry Where do you find rain forests Do people live there What is the logging industry Why did explorers go to rain forests Art and Music Create your own rain forest Use art materials to build trees and plants Recreate the sounds of the rain forest with musical instruments THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Technical Information and Tips Sherston has built its reputation on the quality of its software and support and is always happy to advise users on any aspects of its software and the computers it runs on The following information is provided purely as a useful reference to common aspects of our software If you would prefer to discuss any problems you may have please call us Our Technical HelpDesk is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm 01666 843 224 Running the program without the CD It is possible to install the entire contents of The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on to your hard drive To do this you will need to choose Network as the installation type When prompted for the destinations of the data and saves folders etc ensure that you specify folders on your local hard drive as the location After installation is complete you will find that the s
18. go Commands Left Right Overview Pupils must guide the temple robot to the door switches in order to open the doors that are blocking Carlos path They must then direct Carlos through the maze using the on screen buttons Level 1 Includes two mazes for pupils to guide robots through Level 2 A third more complex maze is included How to complete the activity 1 Click on the Walk command to move the robot then select a distance value for it to travel 2 Click the Turn command to change the direction of the robot and the Jump command to climb the steps 3 Continue this process until the robot has reached the area marked Door 4 Once the robot passes through the door move Carlos by using the Left Right and Jump buttons until he reaches the exit out gq THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Exploring Bridgetown This activity is only available in Adventure Mode Learning Objective To extend use of basic Logo commands Logo Commands Forward Backward Left Right Overview Pupils must use simple Logo commands to navigate their way around the town to look for Professor Roberts They must try to avoid the Cut and Run Gang Level 1 and 2 There are no differences in difficulty between the levels How to complete the activity 1 Using the directional commands to move around the town and visit each area highlighted with a white box 2 Once a highlighted area is reached click on Search to explore
19. go instructions Click on this button to turn Talking Logo on or off Click Clear Screen to refresh the screen and reset the turtle Click the Print button to print the current screen Make sure you have installed a printer before running the program i Click the Tidy button to remove blank lines within your program SHERSTON THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Building Routines Logo and Problem Solving By selecting Build you can write up to five routines which you can use in your main program A small pop up screen will appear You must enter a name for your routine and then press OK Build your routine by entering a list of instructions as in the main program Logo is a simple computing language that was originally designed for the teaching of mathematical ideas to children through computer programming However its flexible nature allows Logo to be used creatively and imaginatively as a teaching and learning resource across many different subject You can test and watch your routine working by clicking on this button You can change your routine by selecting lines as per the main program Clicking on this button will stop the current routine and clear the drawing area When you are happy with your routine click on this button The name of the routine will now appear in the list under the heading Routines Clicking on the routine name will insert it into the cu
20. he activities Clicking on an activity title will open a window which includes information about the selected activity This information includes the learning objectives featured Logo commands and the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 Teacher Mode Menu Once an activity has been started a panel of options exclusive to this mode becomes available info Talkinglogo Y Restart Y Exit Clicking on the Info button will activate a pop up panel This panel includes the learning objectives of the current activity and gives helpful tips and questions to extend pupils further thinking The panel also includes a scale bar for all relevant activities This bar can be used to estimate distances o THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Talking togo O Talking Logo this button allows you to turn the Talking Logo feature off or on at any time Restart this button allows you to start the activity again without having to quit een Exit clicking on this button will instantly take you back Exit to the Teacher Mode Menu screen Tips for Interactive Teaching Carefully organise children around the computer or interactive whiteboard so that they can interact easily and safely with the program Use the Info pop up to facilitate your teaching Use the tips and questions to encourage relevant discussion and the formation and use of appropriate problem solving Strategies Draw pupils
21. he slider to determine the volume level of the sound within the program Drag the slider to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume Adventure Activity Modes select or deselect which mode and options you would like to be available to the user in the Main Menu The Activity option enables you to select and deselect which activities are available in Activity Mode O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Teacher Mode select or deselect to allow access to the Teacher Mode in the Main Menu Crystal Logo select or deselect to determine access to the Crystal Logo application Records Clicking on the Records tab will take you to the Pupil Records screen This screen provides you with a table that lists all pupil names and all of the activities The table boxes show the numbers 1 2 or both indicating the levels available for each activity If a pupil has successfully completed an activity at either available level the level number will appear in red Teachers can clearly see the level of achievement of all users who have logged in Please note Click on the Add Record button to add new pupil names to the table Enter the pupil s name in the box provided To exit the Teacher Options click on the Main Menu button in the bottom left of the General Options screen SHERSTON Using Adventure Mode Moving around The Crystal Rain Forest V2 environment is extremely easy Moving
22. ils must select a dimension to change and then select a new length or width Level 1 Only whole number values are used for dimension values Level 2 Half and quarter values are included for dimension values How to complete the activity 1 Select the correct width by clicking on the a values 2 Select the correct height by clicking on the b values 3 Once you are confident that the box is the correct size click Drop Package SHERSTON Museum Shop Learning Objective To develop skills in estimating angles of rotation in degrees Logo Commands Left Right Overview Pupils must use the commands to move the automatic pointer until it points to the goods that they would like to buy The pointer can be moved by selecting a direction and deciding how many degrees the pointer should move The items users require are sweets and the wire mending kit Level 1 and 2 There are no differences in difficulty between the levels How to complete this activity 1 The required items to buy are the Wire Menders and the Sweets 2 Click on Left or Right depending on which way you would like the pointer to move 3 Select a number of degrees for the pointer to move through 4 Once the pointer highlights one of the items click on Buy Item O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Wire Connections Learning Objective To develop use of Logo commands to estimate angles and distances Logo Commands Forward Backwar
23. ked to select a setup type Choose either Network or Custom then click Next and follow the on screen instructions For full installation to a single computer choose the Network setup type and specify local paths You will be asked to select locations for the following Directory name this is for program executable files and media files if you choose the Network setup type Click the Browse button to change the destination You can create a new folder by using the New Folder button or simply by adding a folder name to the end of the path All users must have Read access permission to run the files in this location Saves location this must be an area of your network to which all users have Read Write access permission Click the Browse button to choose the drive and folder you wish to use You can create a new folder as directed above Media location this is only requested during a Custom setup type and is for the bulk of the information on the CD Click the Browse button to choose the drive and folder you wish to use You can create a new folder as directed above You can also set this to a location where the files will already exist such as a CD server All users must have Read access permission for these files If you have evaluated The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on your network as part of Sherston s 28 day free approval scheme and have _ O SHERSTON decided not to keep the software you must ensure that all installatio
24. lum and aim to develop the skills needed for efficient and effective problem solving The format of The Crystal Rain Forest V2 lends itself well to group work encouraging children to collaborate and discuss their ideas and methods of solving the problems they encounter in the program There is an emphasis on What if 2 which allows children to explore and test possible solutions encouraging them to follow a logical cognitive process until the problem has been solved For example in the Rope Bridges activity where a repeat program that involves distance and angle estimation is required pupils are likely to refine the initial angle and distance estimations logically until the correct solution is reached It is also likely that they will draw upon prior knowledge of angles to inform their estimations making their problem solving strategy much more than one of unstructured trial and error such as using their understanding of right angles internal and external angles when making estimations Most of the activities have an emphasis on shape and spatial skills They require children to explore the properties of shapes and be able to apply general reasoning when considering those properties For example in the Safety Nets activity in which a program for drawing a square or triangle needs to be written pupils will apply their understanding of the properties of shape as well as planning the length of the sides and when making QO THE
25. n 20 000 copies in the UK was a best seller in the USA and was versioned into both Dutch and Danish The Crystal Rain Forest V2 combines the winning format of previous editions with three brand new activities that have been designed to further extend the program s educational scope and appeal As well as three new activities and impressively updated graphics and animation other important product enhancements include a Talking Logo feature that provides narration for all the Logo commands and a new Teacher Mode to facilitate the use of the program as an interactive teaching resource This highly interactive program is designed around a series of carefully structured problems that introduce children to the simple programming language Logo The functions of Logo are introduced and explored in a logical and sequential manner As children progress through the activities each challenge that they encounter introduces or consolidates an aspect of Logo allowing pupils to gradually learn the relevant skills and ultimately be able to apply them independently A separate Crystal Logo application is also included within the program and can be accessed from the Mode Menu screen Crystal Logo can be used to extend children s Logo skills in isolation from the adventure This free standing application enables teachers to set their own challenges to match the focus of learning to the requirements of each pupil Set in the context of a rain forest the e
26. n the Saves folder perhaps because you have an additional level of security provided by your computer supplier or you have installed third party software that controls desktop security In this case you will need to identify an area on your computer system that users have full access to they can Read and Write Use the Network Installer to install the program specifying the destination of the Saves folder as your read write area Instructions for use of the Network Installer program are described on page 9 Quality of graphics Please ensure that screen colour depth is set to 16 bit or higher to ensure maximum quality graphics 9 THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Index Activities 2 0 0 ene 23 Activity Mode anaanana naene 7 Starting an Activity o e aaua aeaaaee aa 15 Apple Mac Users c 0 644 tau anana deus 1 aStGlOtOM ss i ws4 4 oxo acto are oe hot ode wef 1 Recommended Requirements 13 Adventure Mode 2 40206482464 eee eee o 6 Starting the Adventure 005 14 Using Adventure Mode 005 18 Crystal Logo Application s 228s acs eek oes 37 Building Routines anaana 40 Howto Use us nipanicea kae a aE ebb ea eed 37 Running your Program s6s2 6s s604 39 Educational Objectives 25 60049 6248 wes doen eA 6 Ideas for Further Teaching 44 LOGIN 16 5 dat ye Ge od Oks OPE Oe Ww Read ooaS 14 Logo and Problem Solving 5 Al Main MEDU S
27. nces in difficulty between the levels How to complete this activity 1 Rotate the pointer until it lines up with the coloured bulbs 2 Use the Pen Up command to avoid making unwanted lines and move the turtle in the appropriate direction 3 When at the beginning of a line select Pen Down and a Colour and move the turtle over the line Lines become highlighted when traced correctly Using the Home command will return the turtle to the screen centre 4 Length of top right lines 30 Length of top left line 60 Length of bottom left line 60 Length of bottom right line 30 O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Navigating the River Learning Objective To introduce and develop the use of multiple Logo commands Logo Commands Forward Backward Left Right Overview Pupils must travel along the river and stop at each jetty they come across on their journey In the Lower and Upper River pupils must give the boat one instruction at a time using the on screen commands In the Middle River pupils need to make a list of instructions for the computer on the boat to follow They must select how far Forward or Backward they want the boat to move and how many degrees it needs to turn before moving Click Run and then select either Change Course or Move Boat To enter an extra line into the list of commands click Insert Level 1 and 2 There are no differences in difficulty between the levels How to complete this activity
28. ns see Teacher Options section The Login feature is optional Click on the Skip Login button to progress without activating the record keeping facility Choosing Teacher Mode will activate the password prompt if this option has been selected in the Teacher Options The password is control After the password has been entered you will be taken to the Teacher Mode Menu screen Starting the Adventure Once you have selected Adventure Mode from the Mode Menu and completed the Login screen you will be taken to the Adventure Menu screen From here you can choose the point from which you wish to start If you have logged in and used the program previously the point where you finished last time will be highlighted showing you where to carry on from However you can choose to begin at any point QO THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 New users should click on Introduction A short sequence will run introducing the general story Click on the Go On button at the bottom of the screen to continue To skip through the introductory sequence at any time click on the Go On button Once the introduction to the story is complete users are automatically directed to the first activity Starting an Activity Once you have selected Activity Mode from the Mode Menu and completed the Login screen you will be taken to the Activity Menu screen From here you can choose to work on the activities in isolation from the adventure Please no
29. ns of the software are removed before returning the software Recommended System Requirements Windows Computers Pentium 233MHz processor Microsoft Windows Version 98 or later 64MB RAM 16 Bit colour Soundcard CD ROM drive Many Sherston titles will run on computers with lower specifications than those listed above In some cases performance may be affected Please call us for further advice concerning our minimum specifications and we will be happy to help you Technical Information and Tips Please see the section at the end of this booklet for advice on how to get the very best out of your computers and software THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Apple Mac Users The Crystal Rain Forest V2 can be used in three different ways By running directly from the CD ROM By performing a basic installation By fully installing on a computer or network Please note that you must ensure that the number of computers you use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on matches the licence you have purchased Please contact Sherston for further details if necessary 01666 843 200 If you have evaluated the software on Sherston s 28 day free approval scheme and have decided not to keep it you must remove all installations of the program from your computers and network Continued use without an appropriate license is illegal and offenders will be prosecuted Running the software directly from the CD ROM Place the CD ROM in
30. nvironmental theme of QO THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 the adventure makes The Crystal Rain Forest V2 ideal for use as a centrepiece to work on conservation and ecological issues Ideas for further work across the curriculum can be found in the notes towards the end of this User Guide SHERSTON What is The Crystal Rain Forest V2 Educational Objectives To introduce the language and functions of Logo and develop skills in its use To develop numeracy skills focusing specifically on estimating angles and shapes To develop problem solving skills To develop estimation and planning skills To raise environmental awareness To provide a starting point for cross curricular work The Three Modes of Use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 can be run as an exciting adventure in Activity Mode where most of the challenges can be accessed independently or in Teacher Mode where the teacher has quick access to all activities at the available levels Adventure Mode the adventure is set in the rain forest which is gradually being cut down and destroyed by the Cut and Run Gang The Cut and Run Gang have poisoned the King because he ordered a stop to the destruction The only way to save the King is to use the special crystals that are found deep in the rain forest The pupils must navigate their way through the jungle to try and find the life saving crystals learning and applying Logo skills as they go Adventure Men
31. oftware will run without the CD in the drive Please note You are not permitted to do this if viewing the software on approval You must also ensure that you do not break the licensing agreement by exceeding the number licenses you own Always be sure to check your licensing agreement Record keeping problems Problems with record keeping storing of pupil names or program settings etc can normally be attributed to one of the following two reasons a The program is being run direct from the CD If you run the program directly from its icon on the CD the record keeping functionality will not be available Ensure that Q SHERSTON you have installed the software as described in the relevant section in this User Guide Now run the program from Start gt Programs gt Sherston gt Crystal Rain Forest V2 or from any other shortcut location that you have chosen b Insufficient Permissions granted to the Saves folder When you install The Crystal Rain Forest V2 a Saves folder is created This is the area where pupil names and scores and general program settings are stored Users must have full access permissions they must be able to Read and Write to this folder for record keeping to be available Normally you would need to have Administrator privileges to alter the permissions on this folder You may need to contact your IT Support if you are not sure how to do this Some systems may not allow you to alter the permissions o
32. rrent line of the main program This instruction will wipe the commands in the current see routine To change an existing routine click on the name of the routine and then click the Change button The pop up screen will appear again and you can edit the routine i To delete a routine click on the name of the routine and then click Delete areas It lends itself especially to problem solving The use of Logo in the classroom usually begins with concrete representations floor turtles or robots and progresses to words and more abstract concepts screen turtles simple command line programming repeating routines etc It is intended to be easy to learn read and use but also powerful and able to cope with complex problems The learning of Logo can be useful in helping to develop thinking skills that can be transferred to other contexts Logo can also be an effective vehicle for the development and use of problem solving strategies particularly in a collaborative or Supportive environment The Crystal Rain Forest V2 introduces and extends the use of Logo and encourages the development of the skills required for effective problem solving SHERSTON Using The Crystal Rain Forest V2 to Develop Problem Solving Skills The Crystal Rain Forest V2 provides a solid focus for problem solving in Mathematics and ICT at Key Stage 2 The activities and challenges are closely linked to the guidelines set out in the National Curricu
33. scheme and have decided not to keep the software you must ensure that all installations of the software are removed before returning the software Recommended System Requirements Apple Mac Computers Power Mac G3 233MHz processor 128 MB RAM OS X version 10 2 or later 16 Bit colour Soundcard e CD ROM drive Many Sherston titles will run on computers with lower specifications than those listed above In some cases performance may be affected Please call us for further advice concerning our minimum specifications and we will be happy to help you Technical Information and Tips Please see the section at the end of this booklet for advice on how to get the very best out of your computers and software SHERSTON How do I use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 Main Menu Once The Crystal Rain Forest V2 has started you will be presented with the Main Menu screen From here you can select to start enter setup options begin the overview or quit the program Please note Hold down CTRL and press the Q key at any time to return to the Main Menu Login Clicking on Start in the Main Menu will take you to the Mode Menu screen Choosing either Adventure or Activity Mode from the Mode Menu will automatically take you to a Login screen Entering a user name into the Login box will ensure that the progress of that user will be recorded in the Pupil Records facility Records can be viewed through the Teacher Optio
34. ssion of the publisher Made with Macromedia is a trademark of Macromedia Inc e Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and or other countries SABENTA Apple the Apple logo Mac and Macintosh are a registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the US and other macromedia countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Contents Intr du ti n lt o 5 44 04 00 sererai daier ER A hee e ERSA 4 What is The Crystal Rain Forest V2 2 0 eee 6 Educational Objectives occ 6 oo ei Sone uaaa 6 The Three Modes of Use 0 0 ene 6 How do install the The Crystal Rain Forest V2 8 Windows PC Usem oe ee eo oe oho thee eee Eee eae aee 8 Apple Mac Users 2444 05 44 46 b55 he ee WE REARS RES OSES LORE RHE 1 How do I use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 04 14 Man WERU siorr imere reann rere dh eee beomeeee 14 LOGI peta aoe ee dae te pee Aw eae ae a a Rs 14 Starting the Adventure an Activity and Teacher Mode 14 Teacher OPRONS cees reias s oo adem g beeen serene Neee 15 Using Adventure Mode 0 00000 ce eee 18 Using Activity Mode 0 19 Using Teacher Mode 0 cc eee 20 Tips for Interactive Teachinid lt gt iuws ca tas 6eeed dn Goreme s oane 21 The Activities 0 0 00 eee ee eee 23 introduction s
35. t shapes in the Garden Bridge challenge have the same area This could be used as a starting point for an investigation into areas of shapes The Crystal Rain Forest V2 offers numerous opportunities for work away from and on the computer covering several areas of the curriculum This is an ideal program to use as a central focus i when planning other lessons Angles Children have to use angles in many places in the adventure they are frequently required to enter the direction and number of degrees they need to turn In the Safety Nets ICT challenge this involves working out the interior and exterior angles of a square and an equilateral triangle This could initiate work on angles in shapes as well as on the properties of angles in general The angles involved in turning through a circle could also be explored including the skills involved in the use of instruments such as compasses and protractors Below is a brief taster of some of the many ways that The Crystal Rain Forest V2 can be used to inspire cross curricular work On screen modelling effects Once they have worked through the adventure children will be able to use Logo to design their own shapes and patterns You can use Crystal Logo or any other Logo application that you have available to let children make their own designs o Algebra Pupils could investigate the effect that changing one measurement has upon the size and shape of an object Controlling
36. te Exploring Bridgetown is not available as a stand alone activity Starting Teacher Mode Once you have selected Teacher Mode and entered the default password or deactivated this in the Teacher Options you will be taken to the Teacher Mode Menu screen Clicking on an activity will open a window that contains details about the activity and provides access to all the available level options Teacher Options Selecting the Teacher Options button on the Main Menu screen will take you to the Teacher Options The Teacher Options screen is divided into two sections as explained overleaf SHERSTON General Options eter Onder If the General Options tab is selected you are given the following options Talking Logo Click in this box to activate the Talking Logo When a Logo command is selected or executed in a routine or program it will be narrated Narration click in this box to activate the narration throughout the adventure and activities Please note this setting does not affect the Talking Logo setting Level select either level by clicking next to it Level 1 is the easier option Level 2 is an extension of Level 1 work Note not all activities have a second level Screen Mode click on Whole screen to maximise the screen view Password select or deselect to determine whether a password will be required to enter the Teacher Mode The password is control Volume use t
37. the location 3 Visit the locations in the following order Railway Station Bounty Barge Forest Entrance and Museum Shop OE SHERSTON Garden Bridges Learning Objective To develop spatial orientation skills using shape rotation Overview Pupils must fill the spaces in the broken garden bridges by selecting the correct shapes in the correct order The shapes will then float down the river and can be turned by using the Rotate button Level 1 Bridge holes need to be fixed using simple shapes or simple shape combinations Level 2 Requires the use of complex shape combinations How to complete the activity 1 Click on the first line in the program list Select a shape that matches the first hole in the bridge Click the next line in the program and continue until you have included all correct shapes to fill every hole 2 Click Float Shapes Use the Rotate button to turn shapes and Up and Down buttons to move the shape as necessary 3 If you are confident that the shape is in the correct position click Fit to speed up the movement of the floating shape O THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 Packing Leaves Learning Objective To introduce simple algebra and develop skills in visual estimation Overview Pupils must help Herbert to fit packages of leaves into boxes The size and shape of the boxes must be changed in order to make them fit The dimensions of the parcels are represented by letters Pup
38. the relevant drive on your computer the CD icon will appear on the desktop Double click on this icon to open a window showing the contents of the CD Double click on the Crystal Rain Forest V2 icon to start the program Please note that some functionality will not be available if you use this method including pupil record keeping Performing a basic installation For full functionality install The Crystal Rain Forest V2 in the following way Place the CD ROM in the relevant drive on your computer the CD icon will appear on the desktop Double click on this icon to open a window showing the contents of the CD Double click on the Crystal Rain Forest V2 icon and follow the on screen instructions For a standard installation click Next on each screen Standard SHERSTON installation will copy files to a Crystal Rain Forest V2 folder on the hard drive and will create a shortcut on the desktop The installed version will still require the CD ROM to be in the drive during use Fully installing the software on a computer or network Installing The Crystal Rain Forest V2 in the following way means that the CD will not be required for future use of the software To fully install the software on your network place the CD ROM in the relevant drive on your computer The CD icon will appear on the desktop Double click on this icon to open a window showing the contents of the CD Double click on the Install Crystal Rain Forest V2 i
39. u THE CRYSTAL RAIN FOREST V2 The adventure has been carefully designed to integrate the challenges that appear in the Activity Mode Use of the Adventure Mode results in children practising and consolidating skills in a logical and sequential method Activity Menu Hi eet I Teocher Mode Menu Activity Mode this presents a series of 12 focused activities that are accessed in isolation from the adventure This enables teachers to adapt the focus of learning to the specific needs and requirements of each pupil Teacher Mode this mode gives teachers quick and easy access to the activities at each of the available levels with additional tools This mode will be particularly useful to teachers wishing to use the program as an interactive teaching resource SHERSTON How do install The Crystal Rain Forest V2 Windows PC Users The Crystal Rain Forest V2 can be used in three different ways By running directly from the CD ROM By performing a basic installation By fully installing on a computer or network Please note that you must ensure that the number of computers you use The Crystal Rain Forest V2 on matches the licence that you have purchased Please contact Sherston for further details if necessary 01666 843 200 If you have evaluated the software on Sherston s 28 day free approval scheme and have decided not to keep it you must remove all installations of the program
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