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Using Alien Rescue in the Classroom
Alien Rescue is an open environment. While there are several tasks students must complete in order to develop a solution, and there is a logical order in which to complete these tasks, students may generate alternative paths to solution. Therefore, lesson plans include a fair amount of flexibility and are designed to provide support for you the first time you use Alien Rescue with your class.
With experience you will quickly come to see alternative paths which emphasize different skills and information. You should modify lesson plans to best suit the needs of your class and demands of your curriculum. Lesson plans can be divided into the main task, class discussion, at their computers, and teaching tips. Suggested lesson plans for 15 day use of Alien Rescue are provided in the comprehensive teacher's manual.
