Zig Zag: The Vikings are Coming

Software that takes pupils 'back in time'during history lessons

The new edition in the series of Zig Zag software will be launched this month. It is the latest accompaniment to the range of popular curriculum based Acorn software published by Logotron in their joint venture with the BBC.

Zig Zag: Vikings is a highly interactive software package for schools, based on the Zig Zag BBC Schools TV programmes. Zig Zag provides a detailed environment to immerse your pupils in real historical situations, featuring different people and their civilisations. It will stimulate children's interest and attention in history lessons dramatically.

Zig Zag: Vikings is set in the seaside village of 'Yorvik' and overall the software provides the child with a detailed '3D' view of a typical environment of the period. The pupils guide their animated character around the complex entering different buildings and other locations to tackle on-screen activities.

Example Task - 'Load Provisions on a Viking Ship' 'The ship is being prepared for sail. You must complete the preparations. Place the remaining cargo into the ships hold and then cover it up with planks. Then hoist the sail and raise the anchor ready for sail' Children will learn keyboard and mouse control and identifying objects

A popular TV series run on the BBC Schools education network, Zig Zag concentrates on ensuring pupils receive an insight into both history and geography topics and its format is ideal for Key Stage 2 children aged 7-9.

Zig Zag: Vikings offers both teachers and their pupils a fascinating look and an introduction to a wealth of information on the topic. Written and produced in conjunction with the BBC, ZIG ZAG provides a tried and trusted teaching format for Key Stage 2.

Schools can expect to enjoy the following from each Zig Zag title: In depth knowledge of an ancient civilisation that supports the Key Stage 2 History Curriculum Material to extend the learning initiated by the Television series Activities and tasks based on the characters and themes of the period Integrated topics that children can easily study and understandin a way not available in books.

Each Zig Zag software title 'stands alone', i.e. children do not have to have seen the BBC TV series to enjoy or understand the software. Zig Zag is also available for the Anglo Saxons, the Greeks, the Romans, each package including a user's guide with National Curriculum guidelines and operating instructions, with extra ideas for in class project work on each subject area.

Zig Zag Vikings is available for ACORN RISC-OS computers priced at £34.

To be the first to see this exciting new version and to obtain a review copy of ZIG ZAG: Vikings, please contact Denise Lyne by telephone or fax on 01223 425558 ext 725 or e-mail dlyne@logo.com

10th June 1997