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Logo Adventures by Phyllis H. Wheeler. Paperback text $29.99. Must have either MicroWorlds 2.0 or MicroWorlds EX, available from http://www.motherboardbooks.com/
Phyllis Wheeler, a homeschooler mother with a mechanical engineering degree, and author of Computer Science, Pure and Simple, Books 1 and 2, wrote Logo Adventures as an introduction to programming for eight- to twelve-year-olds.
Similar to the Pure and Simple series, Logo Adventures uses the LOGO programming language to exercise problem-solving skills, "stretch the brain" and make programming a fun hobby for children not yet ready to take on the complexity of techniques used in the Pure and Simple series. It is written for a co-op type environment, but can easily be used as a single-student course.
Logo Adventures starts out with a basic introduction to the layout of the MicroWorlds user interface and the LOGO language. In order to keep young minds on-task, examples are geared towards drawing pictures such as stop signs, letters, and geometric patterns. Later, kids draw buildings and game boards using color and animations. Towards the end, students make a simple board game and learn various methods of drawing facial expressions. The epilogue contains recommendations on projects for children before starting the Pure and Simple series. An answer key is included in the back of the book.
Note for Macintosh OS X and Windows Vista users: MicroWorlds 2.0 will not run on these operating systems. You will need to purchase MicroWorlds EX ($99 from Motherboard Books) to use this program.
Recommendation: Geared towards younger children, Logo Adventures is the perfect way to get your eight- to twelve-year-old into the world of programming. Easy-to-read text, fun programs, and lots of review make this a great curriculum.
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Note for Macintosh OS X and Windows Vista users: MicroWorlds 2.0 will not run on these operating systems. You will need to purchase MicroWorlds EX ($99 from Motherboard Books) to use this program. Recommendation: Geared towards younger children, Logo Adventures is the perfect way to get your eight- to twelve-year-old into the world of programming. Easy-to-read text, fun programs, and lots of review make this a great curriculum. About the author: At the time of the review, Elliot is the 17-year-old son of Martha Robinson, the Review Page Editor for HomeschoolChristian.com. Very interested in everything electronic, he spends his spare time building computers, programming, and fixing his siblings’ toys. At twelve years of age he got his Amateur (HAM) Radio license. When he isn’t tinkering with electronics or talking on the radio, he is probably riding his bike through the woods or helping elderly neighbors. Jump in and visit our message boards! You're only a click away from ideas, encouragement, and information! The above reviews are the opinions of the reviewers. Products, rather than companies or authors, have been reviewed. You may want to research companies further before choosing to buy any of the products reviewed. The reviews may or may not reflect the opinions of the management of HomeschoolChristian.com.
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