It includes such topics as protomammals, birds and their relationship to dinosaurs, evolutionary processes, and how fossils are collected. Dinosaurs have captured the imagination of school children, and this collection includes dinosaurs, but it also includes many other fascinating and interesting prehistoric creatures. The database contains more than 700 species. I particularly like the information on locations of the animals in museums around the world. The Other Side, first designed by Tom Snyder in 1984, is back in a new, even more versatile format.
Students learn about and apply conflict resolution skills on a global scale.
The mission is to build a bridge connecting the Left Side and the Right Side, which are separated by water. Students must work together, competitively or collaboratively, to solve the problem and, at the same time, share the world's limited resources. Communication and decision-making skills are required in this endeavor. With each new game, codes are changed and fuel is relocated to provide variety and more opportunities to learn how to create a peaceful world. One exciting new feature is the ability to play against other teams across the Internet.