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This educational game challenges players to select animal actors for movie roles based on their traits. Explore diverse habitats and learn about plant and animal diversity through interactive gameplay and animations. Collect movie posters as rewards and save them to your device.
What's New in Showbiz Safari
1.1
December 29, 2015
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Various defect fixes. New app icon.
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FAQ
What is Showbiz Safari?
Showbiz Safari is an educational life science game developed by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It teaches students about the diversity of plants and animals in different habitats by having them pick actors for movie roles based on their traits.
What age is Showbiz Safari for?
Showbiz Safari is aligned to national science standards for second grade but is great for students of any age. The app has an age rating of 4+.
Can I play Showbiz Safari offline?
The provided description does not specify if Showbiz Safari can be played offline. However, it is designed for classroom or home use, suggesting it may not require a constant internet connection.
How does Showbiz Safari teach about animals?
Showbiz Safari teaches about animals through randomized play where each level introduces more animals. Players tap on plants and animals to learn about their traits, and animations showcase them in their natural habitats.
Does Showbiz Safari have ads?
No, Showbiz Safari does not contain advertisements. The app is free and does not feature any in-app purchases.
What devices support Showbiz Safari?
Showbiz Safari is currently supported on iPads. The app was last updated on December 29, 2015, with version 1.1.
How does Showbiz Safari encourage progress?
Students are encouraged to progress in Showbiz Safari by collecting movie poster rewards. These collected posters can then be saved to the user's device.
What are the audio and text features in Showbiz Safari?
Showbiz Safari features an interplay of audio and text, which is beneficial for early readers. It also includes audio and print controls for adults to manage the experience.
