SwitchIt! Weather Extra / About

SwitchIt! Weather Extra explores the theme of the weather and its effects, such as keeping warm and avoiding sunburn.

It includes exciting phenomena like rainbows and thunderstorms and, of course, having fun - whatever the weather! You can even go sledging or jump in a big puddle.

There are 12 stories, 15 pictures to build and 30 computer ‘flash cards’, all on the weather theme.

SwitchIt! Weather Extra Flash Cards

‘Flash Cards’ are single images taken from the program’s theme. They appear on screen in response to switch presses, with an additional press to hear the accompanying text spoken.

SwitchIt! Weather Extra Picture Builds

‘Picture Builds’ create composite pictures piece by piece, in response to switch presses. You can vary the number of presses required in order to build the complete picture. When it is complete, the user is rewarded by lots of exciting animation and sound.

SwitchIt! Weather Extra Stories

‘Stories’ are stepped, animated sequences that are revealed in response to switch presses. There are four-second pauses between each step, to encourage students to watch and understand the unfolding story. You can use these to discuss what the characters are doing and why.