Unlike some programs that have a step by step progression that children must follow, Zurks Alaskan Trek encourages children to make decisions and explore, like a real-life scientist would do. With the use of a map, children decide which locations to visit. On their Trek they will learn math, science and language arts through real-life simulations. We found that they enjoy the open ended activities influenced by their choices as they explore. Learning about Alaskan plants and animals is easy with the Field Guidebooks in the program.
Children can study the ecosystems on the land and in the sea.
They enjoy learning about the variety of animals and scenery as they experience Alaskan cultures. Children were especially intrigued by the polar bears, lemmings, and white wolves. Beautiful Native Alaskan illustrations are pleasing to the eye. Children quickly learn how to make their own movies with Zurk's Alaskan Trek. Students program the animals behaviors and set them into scenes.