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Software Download: This activity uses a free, exciting, multimedia, programming environment called Squeak that runs on 25 different computer platforms. You can download the plugin for Squeak at www.squeakland.org. Once the downloaded icon is on your desktop, double-click it for easy installation. If you use the IE browser or a Macintosh computer, Squeak may install differently, but the process is simple - just follow the directions.
Important Note: Squeakland updated Squeak to a new version on September 9, 2004. I haven't had time to update all my projects and although they will run, you may experience some difficulties (like very slow response upon opening) and some of the text may not look good or be cut off if you use the new version. Until this notice is removed, I recommend using the old version of Squeak when running my projects. Click here for directions to revert to the old version of Squeak if you are running the new version of Squeak. If you haven't installed Squeak yet, install it now and return to this page and click above for directions to revert to the older version.
Cautions: Although the Squeak plugin works for Windows 95 and 98, those operating
systems are older and less stable and you may experience problems when running Squeak. It is preferable to have a processor speed of 300 MHz or greater and at least 64 MB of RAM.
Resolution: Depending on the resolution of your monitor, we have prepared two different versions of the activity for you. If you have a PC you can check the resolution of your monitor in the Control Panel by clicking on the Display icon and then the Settings tab. If you are using a Macintosh computer with OS 10, click on the System Preferences icon along the bottom, then the Displays icon and finally the Display tab if you need to. The first button on the left is for resolutions set to 800x600 and the second is for resolutions set to 1024x768 or higher. The higher resolution is best if you have it available.
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