Integration
of Education, Technology and Entertainment Breaks New Ground in
Children's Learning
Online Educational Game Succeeds Without Exposing Young People to Advertising, Promotions or Chat Rooms
By integrating educational content with technology, and entertainment, Wonder Rotunda creates a compelling new model for 21st century learning. Kid’s interests are sparked—and their curiosity ignited. In an avatar based virtual world, with games and activities, learning becomes fun and kids are motivated.
Refreshingly, Wonder Rotunda is an online educational game that engages kids without the lure of chat rooms or social networks. There is no advertising on the site—and, no play scenarios or messaging tied to TV shows, movies or toys.
Among other educational topics, kids learn about climate change and globalization, dive the Great Barrier Reef, journey by submarine through the human body, zip line through a tropical rainforest and explore how they can make a difference in the world.
Educational Games and Activities at Wonder Rotunda
There are 13 different "TV Game Shows" that kids can appear on before a "live audience" to answer questions about the information they have learned on the Park's adventures. There are more than 400 questions among the 13 games.
Kids also must find hidden gold coins in each of the adventures, and keep their avatars energized by making healthy eating choices at the Park's 12 food stands.
Kids earn Adventure Certificates, Guide Badges and Wonder Dollars. The Park's souvenir store, The House of Wonderful Stuff, features the artifacts, animals, instruments, and other mementos from the Park's adventures. These "souvenirs" can be purchased using the Wonder Dollars that youngsters earn. Kids can also purchase postcards, which they can send via email from the Park to family or friends, and fly Blimps raising awareness of causes of interest to them.
Wonder Rotunda Receives the Highest Rating from Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media.org, the nation’s leading resource on media for kids and parents said about Wonder Rotunda: “About as close to perfection as online experience can be, Wonder Rotunda is safe, fun and highly educational….The site encourages kids to explore their world and educate themselves so they can become successful, caring adults.” http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/wonder-rotunda
Wonder Rotunda’s interactive, animated adventures cover topics as diverse as African wildlife, marine life, the human body's digestive system, money and business, American government, nutrition, tropical rainforests, globalization, film making, classical music, performing and visual arts, space exploration and, making a difference in the world.
To navigate the Wonder Rotunda, youngsters create a virtual self, or avatar, embark on the rides and adventures, and use their newly acquired knowledge to search for gold coins, earn rewards, shop for magical souvenirs, and keep their avatars energized
A one year subscription (Park Pass) to the Wonder Rotunda is $45. A one month subscription is $12.
Online Educational Game Succeeds Without Exposing Young People to Advertising, Promotions or Chat Rooms
By integrating educational content with technology, and entertainment, Wonder Rotunda creates a compelling new model for 21st century learning. Kid’s interests are sparked—and their curiosity ignited. In an avatar based virtual world, with games and activities, learning becomes fun and kids are motivated.
Refreshingly, Wonder Rotunda is an online educational game that engages kids without the lure of chat rooms or social networks. There is no advertising on the site—and, no play scenarios or messaging tied to TV shows, movies or toys.
Among other educational topics, kids learn about climate change and globalization, dive the Great Barrier Reef, journey by submarine through the human body, zip line through a tropical rainforest and explore how they can make a difference in the world.
Educational Games and Activities at Wonder Rotunda
There are 13 different "TV Game Shows" that kids can appear on before a "live audience" to answer questions about the information they have learned on the Park's adventures. There are more than 400 questions among the 13 games.
Kids also must find hidden gold coins in each of the adventures, and keep their avatars energized by making healthy eating choices at the Park's 12 food stands.
Kids earn Adventure Certificates, Guide Badges and Wonder Dollars. The Park's souvenir store, The House of Wonderful Stuff, features the artifacts, animals, instruments, and other mementos from the Park's adventures. These "souvenirs" can be purchased using the Wonder Dollars that youngsters earn. Kids can also purchase postcards, which they can send via email from the Park to family or friends, and fly Blimps raising awareness of causes of interest to them.
Wonder Rotunda Receives the Highest Rating from Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media.org, the nation’s leading resource on media for kids and parents said about Wonder Rotunda: “About as close to perfection as online experience can be, Wonder Rotunda is safe, fun and highly educational….The site encourages kids to explore their world and educate themselves so they can become successful, caring adults.” http://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/wonder-rotunda
Wonder Rotunda’s interactive, animated adventures cover topics as diverse as African wildlife, marine life, the human body's digestive system, money and business, American government, nutrition, tropical rainforests, globalization, film making, classical music, performing and visual arts, space exploration and, making a difference in the world.
To navigate the Wonder Rotunda, youngsters create a virtual self, or avatar, embark on the rides and adventures, and use their newly acquired knowledge to search for gold coins, earn rewards, shop for magical souvenirs, and keep their avatars energized
A one year subscription (Park Pass) to the Wonder Rotunda is $45. A one month subscription is $12.