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Films from the Home Front

Films from the Home Front

Evolution of Home Video Game Consoles: 1967 – 2011 Video gaming has come a long way since the early days of Pong and Pac-man. We can now play affordable games of high calibre with 3D graphics and awesome interactivity in the comfort of our home, taking for granted the little and subtle improvements made to each and every consoles before becoming what they are today. In a way, the aggressive competition between companies of video game consoles had churned out the superior features of video gaming to bring to us the excellent quality we see today. As you shall see below, the evolution of video game consoles is indeed intriguing. Did you know that there were more than 70 different consoles to date? Whether you’re a gamer or not, this is a great opportunity for you to go behind the scene and uncover the ‘making’ of present-day consoles! The first video game console (working prototype) debuted as a bulky rectangular brown wooden box with two attached controllers, and thus the name "Brown Box". "Brown Box" (1967) Magnavox Odyssey (1972)

The Great Illustrated Encyclopedia QR Code Generator: QR Stuff Free Online QR Code Generator And Creator For Brochures, Print Advertising, Business Cards & Stickers Pharaohs Quest : Comic maker LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, LEGENDS OF CHIMA, MINDSTORMS, MIXELS and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2014 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use. TM & © DC Comics. (s14) TM & © 2014 Marvel & Subs. STAR WARS™ and all characters, names and related indicia are © 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. © 2014 Viacom International Inc. Cars™ © 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios. ™ & © Warner Bros. © 2014 New Line Productions, Inc. © Warner Bros. © 2014 Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER HEROES software © 2014 TT Games Publishing Ltd. Batman and all related characters, and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. © 2014. © 2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. © Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Jerry Bruckheimer, Inc. BATMAN: TM & © DC Comics. © Warner Bros.

Story Starters: Creative Writing Prompts for Kids If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts. Perfect for overcoming writer’s block or even starting a brand-new short story in a different narrative, creative writing prompts can help students begin a new piece with confidence. Plus, these story starters can also encourage students to explore different genres while honing their writing skills. There are a lot of ways you can use writing prompts in your classroom. Reading a book in a genre, then having students use a story starter in that same genre. Take inspiration from classics like Treasure Island and newer popular series like The Bad Guys to explore how to write thrilling adventure stories. You’re part of a pirate crew in search of a long-lost storied treasure trove. Get students excited about adventure stories with these great books: If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts.

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