Name of Video	Technology	ESRB Rating	Learning Skills	Goal of the Game	Comments
Dance Dance Revolution	Windows / Mac Playstation 2 (PS2) Nintendo Gamecube Xbox Xbox 360	E 10	-Hand eye coordination -Dancing Skills -Following multi-step directions	To line up arrows and get the timing just right to get the highest grade for all the songs and to unlock other songs. Players score points by following on screen directions to the music.	-Fun and challenging -Good music -Great exercise -Learn new ways to move your body -Xbox live on line allows for song downloads, content uploads, and challenges with other dancers across the country -Dance mat controller preferred over a game pad
Brain Age	Nintendo DS Nintendo Gameboy Advance (GBA)	E	-Vocabulary knowledge -Math reasoning skills -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities	To get as many answers right as you can to reach the top brain age of “20.”	-Good game because there is math, sudoku, alphabet, color and more -Some math facts -Provides daily mind work outs through quick math, puzzles, and reading aloud -Fun, yet challenging -Helps your brain think
Ice Age the Melt Down	Playstation 2 (PS2)	E	-Following multi-step directions -Reading comprehension -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities	To play as the character “Scrat” (part squirrel and part rat) searching for acorns –--but finding trouble instead. Try to save animals from glaciers melting by playing many mini-games.	-There are cool looking glaciers you get to jump on -The game improves hand-eye coordination -Characters are funny and make you laugh -No shooting, no blood, no gore -Can work your way through the levels
Animal Crossing	Nintendo Gamecube Nintendo DS	E	-Following multi-step directions -Vocabulary knowledge -Reading comprehension -Math reasoning skills -Problem solving strategies -Geographical/mapping skills	To help animals living in your town while making your own character grow.	-Great characters and great dialogue -It’s a fun game; you own a home; work hard; make friends; and celebrate holidays and events -Any age level can play this game -Find hidden treasures like dinosaur bones, fish, artwork, and insects -Wi-fi connection allows visits to friends in the real world and to welcome them into your town
Tiger Woods PGA Tour ‘06	Xbox 360	E	-Develops self-confidence -Vocabulary knowledge -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities	To experience what it takes to be successful on the PGA tour. Compete against 10 different PGA tour players including Tiger Woods, John Daly, Retief Goosen, and Vijay Singh.	-Realistic golf courses with thousands of fans -Realistic ball flight and bounces -Realistic interpretation of approach shots and putts on a rolling green -Compete in skills event to get ready for the tour -Actually play on 6 licensed golf courses -Can create your own player and go on line to compete against up to 4 players via Xbox live
Liberty’s Kids	Windows / Mac	E	-Following multi-step directions -Vocabulary Knowledge -Reading comprehension—strong reading skills -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities -Geographical / mapping skills -Writing skills -Creativity	To take notes, interview heroes, experience battles, and collect historical items.  Then, publish front page articles for the Philadelphia Gazette and Ben Franklin.	-Fun to play and learn about history--educational -Get to publish front page articles complete with your own headlines -Learn history from 7 events surrounding the birth of a nation including the American Revolution; Boston Tea Party;  Declaration of Independence; and Crossing the Delaware -Point and click adventure -Animated two dimensional graphics
Madden 2006	Playstation 2 (PS2) Nintendo DS Xbox Xbox 360	E	-Following multi-step directions -Vocabulary knowledge -Reading comprehension -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities	To beat the season and win the Super Bowl.  You can also make a dream team with all your favorite football players.	-Play football and not get tired -Fun for all ages -Helps you in gym when you have to take a football test -Recommended to everyone who loves football -Xbox 360 version gamers have mixed reviews concerning the graphics of the game -Updated 2007 version is on the market featuring innovative game breaking ground attacks and offering for the 1st time the use of actual plays from favorite defensive playbooks
Porsche Unleashed	Windows / Mac	E	-Learning to stay focused -Reading comprehension -Problem solving strategies -Decision making abilities -Build on prior knowledge	-To be the first one to cross the finish line safely without damaging your car.	-Teaches you about safety -Game is for boys and girls -Competitive without violence -No one gets hurt -Get to pick out your own cool car -Look at a variety of scenery from farms to cities -Learn about cars and driving -Includes history book about porsches in the game
Rapala Pro Fishing	Playstation 2 (PS2)	E	-Learning to be patient -Develop hand eye coordination -Navigational skills -Making smart choices -Problem solving strategies	To catch the biggest fish and win and to learn concepts of fishing.	-A really fun and challenging game -Actually learn about fishing as you play the game -Player can catch any fish or may not catch one at all -Learn about casting and reeling -Choice of using over 750 genuine Rapala lures
Puzzle Challenge	Playstation 2 (PS2) Playstation Portable (PSP)	E	-Following multi-step directions -Vocabulary knowledge and acquisition -Reading comprehension -Problem solving strategies -Decoding skills -Decision making abilities	To solve puzzles successfully.	-Over 1000 unique interactive puzzles -Includes crossword puzzles easy to challenging -Cryptic, diamonds,code breakers, word searches, number jigs, kriss kross and more puzzle types -Multi player profiles set up option so the whole family can play

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