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Fun Learning Games For Kids 2-10 on Ubuntu
Teachers are always on the lookout for educational software that can actually hold a child’s attention. Instead of cutting the kids loose on the Xbox, why not give GCompris a try? It’s an educational software suite, with the full version available for Linux-based operating systems like Ubuntu at no cost. It’s also available for Windows 2000 and above, but the free Windows version comes with a limited number of activities (you can buy the full version for 20€). Comprised of tons of simple and engaging learning games, GCompris is designed to establish and reinforce basic skills like counting, word recognition, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
Learning About Chemistry with Open Source Software
Teachers and parents searching for new tools for teaching chemistry should give Kalzium a look. Part of the KDE Education Project, Kalzium is easily installed on various distributions of Linux, such as Ubuntu. Students in a wide range of grade levels will find the application useful; it has features ranging from basic facts about each element to a molecular calculator built in. Here’s the default Kalzium start screen, showing the periodic table of the elements. Read the rest of this entry »
Introducing Celestia: Open Source Astronomy
Parents and teachers looking for a fun new way to reinforce basic astronomy concepts need look no further than Celestia. This free planetarium software package allows students to explore the universe in three dimensions, freeing them from the monotony of standard science texts. Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux (the screenshots shown here were captured under Ubuntu Linux), Celestia is open source software designed to please any astronomy buff.
Update (March 26, 2009): I’ve posted a Celestia video that shows what this application can do.
