At Sunfleck Software, we’re passionate about education. Therefore one of our new initiatives is to develop educational programs. Our first offering will be a game-like program aimed at students ages 8 to 12. The objective will be to explore and develop an appreciation for plants. The students will develop a virtual garden, but with a twist… they will need it to survive on another planet. This will allow the students to think about issues such as (1) how they will get the plants and other resources needed for the garden to this new planet (2) what plants need in order to grow, (3) the role of other organisms in the garden (4) recycling of elements in the environment (5) how plants respond to their environment, and so on. The learning possibilities are endless. Furthermore, we’re going for maximum reach – kids will be able to play the game on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms, online in any browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera), as well as offline. All made possible by the latest Microsoft Silverlight technology. Can’t beat that for accessibility!
We need a catchy title for this new adventure. This is where you come in. Just to get you thinking, here’s a few possibilities:
Star Gardens
Green Things
Pineapple Planet
Green Galaxy
Pumpkins on Pluto
Pineapple Express to Mars
Mars, Melons and Mashed Potatoes
Please, let us know what you think of these titles, or feel free to suggest your own. If we use your suggestion, you’ll be acknowledged in the program credits. Just think of that!
We’re listening.
