LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Super Animal Genius
By Christy Matte,
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What’s It About?
As kids begin LEAPFROG EXPLORER LEARNING GAME: SUPER ANIMAL GENIUS, they are asked to choose from one of eight regions on a world map. Each region has one or more habitats, each containing its own set of animals. Kids can \"win\" each animal by completing seven activities designed to teach them about the animals' habitats, attributes, place in the food chain, and more. They may be asked to unscramble a picture, match adult animals to their babies, \"tag\" animals who fit into a certain group (for example, birds and predators), or compare two animals. The final activity in each section is a timed yes-or-no quiz about the animal in question. If they complete the quiz, they win the animal and possibly unlock others. Kids can move freely among the regions.
Is It Any Good?
LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Super Animal Genius contains a lot of zoological information. Kids who love learning about fauna will find plenty to sink their teeth into and may even surprise adults with the information they pick up. Did you know that lions are strong swimmers? The learning is primarily by trial-and-error, which works for some kids and not others (especially not for those who prefer to study before being quizzed). The game could benefit from information cards or a built-in encyclopedia for kids who want to read up on everything first or who want to find information later. On the other hand, the trial-and-error approach encourages kids to think critically and to use the information they do have to make choices. Overall, it's fun and interesting and has a strong mix of activities to keep it engaging.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Why do animals live in different habitats? What makes a habitat better for one animal than another?
How do you answer a question when you don't "know" the answer? What kinds of clues can you use?
What types of animals live near you?
Game Details
- Platform: LeapFrog games
- Subjects: Science: animals, ecosystems and the environment, Social Studies: geography
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: deduction, memorization, thinking critically
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: LeapFrog
- Release date: January 15, 2013
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Wild Animals
- ESRB rating: NR
- Last updated: August 25, 2016
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