By studying these objects students are given a variety of opportunities to develop their deductive and problem solving skills. They are simultaneously introduced to a full range of areas of technological endeavour. It involves students in developing and using ideas, processes and products that satisfy human needs. It has students consider past and present technologies and those from other communities and environments. It helps students develop their understandings of various technologies in the areas of information, materials and systems and to consider their effects on society.
Fact sheets have detailed information about the object s history, construction and use.
They are ideal for extending students studies beyond the game as well as giving teachers the necessary information they may need to assist students to solve clues. Fact sheets are grouped according to location. X-tenders use the objects and ideas introduced at a zone location as a springboard to a variety of activities. They are also available to players at the bottom of the scrolling list of clues at each zone. Zone X-tenders are listed alphabetical order according to location.