Shape Shuttle
Shape Shuttle PC CD General Admission colors flight rescue patterns sizes game!
Children
DOS
General Admission Software
1996
CD
$29.99
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Shape Shuttle
The Fun to Learn Series: Journey through the exciting world of Shapes and Colors!
Shape Shuttle uses the child's name to create a warmer, personalized learning environment. This takes advantage of the fact that the one written item kids this age recognize is their own name.
Shape Shuttle is designed to appeal equally to girls as well as boys. Four main activities with multiple variations insure completeness as well as freshness, encouraging the child to use the program over and over again.
First-of-its-kind Space Flight bonus activity uses 3D technology and randomizing to create a dynamically changing outer space environment to insure ongoing use of Shape Shuttle.
Program Organization
The program consists of two parts, the Rescue Mission and the Space Flight. The child begins by going on a Rescue Mission. This is where the core learning activities are. Upon completion of the Rescue Mission, the child enters the 3D Space Flight activity as a bonus or reward.
Learning Activities (Rescue Mission)
Colors
Match color names to one of a group of colored objects.
Shapes
Match two object of the same shape.
Patterns
Match patterns of color
Sizes
Discriminate "biggest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "smallest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "tallest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "shortest" using groups of objects.
Shape Shuttle's learning activities are designed so that a child playing the activity cannot fail. Each incorrect answer is treated as a signpost, leading the child onward to the correct
answer. In this way, the child cannot help but learn the material and is inevitably led to the correct answer. As a result of this approach the child is never made to feel "stupid" during the learning process.
Bonus Activity (Space Flight) This is a 3D Space Flight to "find" a target object that allows the child to "fly" interactively through space and explore in a freeform manner. The activity is constantly changing so as to be continually fresh in appearance, and to entice the child to use the program over and over again.
Learning Skills Acquired
Learn colors by comparing names tocolors.
Learn to discriminate between Biggest/Smallest and Tallest/Shortest.
Learn to discriminate between patterns of olors and match similar patterns.
Learn to discriminate between shapes and match similar shapes.
Shape Shuttle is flexible. It can be configured by parents to provide a greater or lesser number of repetitions for the learning activities to tailor the program to the individual child", learning needs. You may also allow your child to go directly to the Space Flight bonus activity. The Fun-to-Learn Series is fully configurable, and features a parental setup screen to allow the settings for music, voice, etc., to be turned on or off.
The Kid Shuttle Story Kid Shuttle is a kid-sized, animated space runabout that loves to take kids on learning adventures through space. Helpful and friendly, Kid Shuttle is a great sidekick and guide for space cadets (kids) who want to explore faraway galaxies and help any and all aliens in distress. Kid Shuttle is a companion who:
* has infinite patience,
* is helpful by encouraging correct answers,
* acknowledges incorrect answers without being negative or judgmental.
* provides a fun bonus (reward) activity when the mission is complete.
In this episode, Kid Shuttle has received a distress call from the planet Rhomboid. A fter passing through an unknown asteroid belt recently, the inhabitants of Rhomboid discovered that their colors and shapes were all mixed up. Some of planet Rhomboid's colors and shapes revere transported to several uninhabited planets in their solar system. Kid Shuttle will take you to those uninhabited planets. There you will reconstruct the missing shapes and colors and beam them to waiting cargo transports which will return them to the planet Rhomboid. When your mission is complete, Kid Shuttle will take you on an exciting trip, exploring the galaxy while looking for a particular object.
Also included on CD is US Vista Atlas.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The Fun to Learn Series: Journey through the exciting world of Shapes and Colors!
Shape Shuttle uses the child's name to create a warmer, personalized learning environment. This takes advantage of the fact that the one written item kids this age recognize is their own name.
Shape Shuttle is designed to appeal equally to girls as well as boys. Four main activities with multiple variations insure completeness as well as freshness, encouraging the child to use the program over and over again.
First-of-its-kind Space Flight bonus activity uses 3D technology and randomizing to create a dynamically changing outer space environment to insure ongoing use of Shape Shuttle.
Program Organization
The program consists of two parts, the Rescue Mission and the Space Flight. The child begins by going on a Rescue Mission. This is where the core learning activities are. Upon completion of the Rescue Mission, the child enters the 3D Space Flight activity as a bonus or reward.
Learning Activities (Rescue Mission)
Colors
Match color names to one of a group of colored objects.
Shapes
Match two object of the same shape.
Patterns
Match patterns of color
Sizes
Discriminate "biggest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "smallest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "tallest" using groups of objects.
Discriminate "shortest" using groups of objects.
Shape Shuttle's learning activities are designed so that a child playing the activity cannot fail. Each incorrect answer is treated as a signpost, leading the child onward to the correct
answer. In this way, the child cannot help but learn the material and is inevitably led to the correct answer. As a result of this approach the child is never made to feel "stupid" during the learning process.
Bonus Activity (Space Flight) This is a 3D Space Flight to "find" a target object that allows the child to "fly" interactively through space and explore in a freeform manner. The activity is constantly changing so as to be continually fresh in appearance, and to entice the child to use the program over and over again.
Learning Skills Acquired
Learn colors by comparing names tocolors.
Learn to discriminate between Biggest/Smallest and Tallest/Shortest.
Learn to discriminate between patterns of olors and match similar patterns.
Learn to discriminate between shapes and match similar shapes.
Shape Shuttle is flexible. It can be configured by parents to provide a greater or lesser number of repetitions for the learning activities to tailor the program to the individual child", learning needs. You may also allow your child to go directly to the Space Flight bonus activity. The Fun-to-Learn Series is fully configurable, and features a parental setup screen to allow the settings for music, voice, etc., to be turned on or off.
The Kid Shuttle Story Kid Shuttle is a kid-sized, animated space runabout that loves to take kids on learning adventures through space. Helpful and friendly, Kid Shuttle is a great sidekick and guide for space cadets (kids) who want to explore faraway galaxies and help any and all aliens in distress. Kid Shuttle is a companion who:
* has infinite patience,
* is helpful by encouraging correct answers,
* acknowledges incorrect answers without being negative or judgmental.
* provides a fun bonus (reward) activity when the mission is complete.
In this episode, Kid Shuttle has received a distress call from the planet Rhomboid. A fter passing through an unknown asteroid belt recently, the inhabitants of Rhomboid discovered that their colors and shapes were all mixed up. Some of planet Rhomboid's colors and shapes revere transported to several uninhabited planets in their solar system. Kid Shuttle will take you to those uninhabited planets. There you will reconstruct the missing shapes and colors and beam them to waiting cargo transports which will return them to the planet Rhomboid. When your mission is complete, Kid Shuttle will take you on an exciting trip, exploring the galaxy while looking for a particular object.
Also included on CD is US Vista Atlas.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
