Navigation is logical and simple and graphics are used extensively to assist younger students. With the exception of the first activity in each module, which is mandatory, as it assesses prior knowledge and provides a learning focus for the module, students may proceed through the activities independently in any order that they wish. All the necessary resources have been embedded within each activity and have been provided as either separate pages or web links to appropriate sites. This provides scaffolding to support young students and makes effective use of their time. When activities require worksheets on which to record information, a link is provided within the activity to enable them to be printed when required.
Students work with a partner to encourage cooperative learning.
Having completed six activities, students are asked to demonstrate their learning through a KidPix Slide Show. Links to examples of student Slide Shows on the web, as well as instructions on how to create slide shows are provided on the page. Students are then invited to participate in Enrichment activities if they wish to engage in other learning experiences. These are assessed according to the criteria on the evaluation rubric that students printed prior to the commencement of the unit and to which they have hopefully been referring during the course of their work. In the Conclusion of the unit some environmental issues are raised, which students are invited to pursue independently if they wish.