Good Sam the Samaritan

Game Information:

A state-of-the-art interactive exploration into one of Jesus' most important teachings.

Luke 10 --a narrated 3-D animated retelling of the story in three different versions with study notes.

Sam Cam --video interviews with the story characters, and a game in which students must counter excuses for not being Samaritans by selecting the right encouraging Bible verses.

Good Sam Land --a very kid-friendly interactive map with intriguing story related Holy Land photos and graphics with narrated study questions about the story's background, the roots of Samaritan/Jewish conflict, and questions about cultural and religious prejudice ( a really good section for older students especially).

Who Wants to be a Samari-tan! --play Yakzoot the camel in a strange gameshow that includes memory verse scrambles.

SaMtv --an Mtv style music video that wraps up the lesson with a snappy tune and images to reflect on. SaMtv also includes follow-up discussion activities.

Good SAM has an onscreen 3-D Animated Teacher named Bildad the Bible Explorer (pictured at top of this page). Bildad's job is to introduce program content, offer insights and ask questions. Bildad is jovial, warm, a bit of a crack-pot who loves God and can see to the heart of things. He's also wise. Along the way, questions are presented for possible discussion, and you can always count on Bildad the Bible Explorer to have a few things to say.

Good Sam was designed for 3rd through 8th graders but can easily stretch to Kindergarteners and Senior Highs. Good Sam's animated teacher, narrated Luke 10 retelling, and narrated study notes in Sam Land make much of the program suitable for younger children. (We design our software to stretch downward without being babyish to youth).

Does it work on Vista?:

This game is 100% Microsoft Windows Vista Compatible!