4 Engaging Software Options

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Scratch 2.0

• Intuitive programming language to create interactive stories, animations, games, music, art
• As easy to use as it is to build with Lego
• Programmers  can create online or off line, but can share work online and learn from others
• Helpful tutorials available 
  
• Windows/Mac/Linux
• Scratch 1.4 (Original) still available for download
• More information (about Scratch 1.4)

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Trimble Sketchup (formerly Google Sketchup)

• Powerful 3D modeling software to create a 3D model of almost anything
• Appeals especially to learners on the autism spectrum (See Project Spectrum)
• Free license available for educators
• Helpful tutorials
• Windows/Mac 

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Google Earth

• Virtual globe and maps from satellite images
  
• Navigate virtually to any place on earth
  
• View the sky from your current location
  
• Explore underwater terrain beneath the oceans
• Google Earth demo
• Helpful tutorials
  
• Windows/Mac /Linux

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Lego Digital Designer

• Free software from Lego enables users to build with virtual Lego blocks
• Custom instructions can be printed for models designed in Lego Digital Designer
• Windows/Mac
  

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