Education & Schools Resources

Race to Learn Arabic

Louise Glasspoole , Frances Ridley , Gillian Ravenscroft

An Arab-language version of the popular CD-ROM Race to Learn

Formula One^TM DVD-ROM offering a cross-curricular theme-based approach to learning and developing group-working skills.

Race to Learn Arabic Edition brings the excitement of Formula One racing to the classroom with an easy-to-use Arabic-language DVD-ROM for teaching children aged 9–11.

An additional unit covers the important topic of road safety from th epoint of view of pedestrians and drivers.

For more about Race to Learn, including videos and sample content, please visit our dedicated mini-site at http://www.racetolearn.org.

Interactive whiteboard software that keeps children engaged and excited by a real-life context for learning

Students develop group-working skills as they work together in small racing teams

Attractive to all - both girls and boys, reluctant learners as well as the gifted and talented

Cross-curricular

Designed to be flexible, Race to Learn could be used over the course of a topic week, over a term, or as an exciting yet educationally-valuable treat. The DVD-ROM fits closely with a cross-curricular approach to learning. Working in groups, children form racing teams and undertake a variety of tasks, from designing a car to investigating road safety; from balancing a budget to pitching for sponsorship. Each task is closely linked to curriculum objectives.

This title is part of our Race to Learn series: