"Terry the Turtle" is a beginner-friendly software program that teaches kids how to create and execute commands on a logo-type application. Perfect for introducing programming concepts to young learners.
One of the best things about Terry is its configurable interface on initial levels that is colorful and welcoming, making it easy for children to access all of the functions. Additionally, Terry can be used at four different levels, each demonstrating progression from basic drawing to full logo programming. You can use Terry right across the primary age range and into Key Stage 3 for introducing and developing screen modeling and logo skills.
Here are some of the key features that make Terry a great choice for software that introduces children to logo type applications:
- Enhanced LOGO language, including variables and many new commands
- New backgrounds including mazes, the solar system, geographic maps, race tracks and many more
- New turtles and sound effects for a wide range of activities
- Drawings can be saved out as picture files or as a QuickTime movie part of a web page
- Background editing tool to create your own environment or activity
- Choose from lots of different types of fun turtles to draw their patterns with such as frogs, beetles, rockets, and cars
- Terry has a configurable toolbar allowing users to create their control panels
For the more advanced users, they can write procedures for Terry to follow using the logo type language. With Terry's library containing pre-prepared activities navigating a ship to a treasure island, flying a rocket to a planet through a meteorite band, moving around a map, playing the crazy golf course, and many more.
To use Terry, you'll need 40MB of hard disc space and QuickTime 7 or above on all platforms. While unregistered, this product is time-limited with saving and printing disabled.
Overall, Terry the Turtle is an excellent choice for introducing children to logo type applications. With its fun turtles, sound effects, and easy-to-use interface, children are sure to enjoy learning about measurement distance and angles while having fun.
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