SQUEAKERS is a documentary film about a new way of using computers to teach kids important math and science skills. Developed by Alan Kay, "the father of the Personal Computer" and based on proven tenets of cognitive psychology, SQUEAK is both a programming language, and as shown here, a pilot curriculum for teaching children math and science. We meet some of the leading educators using computers today, and see some kids in classrooms doing - and explaining - some amazing science projects at ages 10 and 11!

Dr. Alan Kay, known as "the Father of the Personal Computer," has devoted his life to the subject of computers and early childhood education. Thirty years of computer innovation and a deep understanding of how children learn is behind his Squeak programming language - and the new math and science projects shown here with fourth to sixth graders. A 44-minute Hi Def film of interest to parents, educators, and anyone concerned about how children learn, SQUEAKERS features Alan Kay, Jerome Bruner, Seymour Papert, and a special appearance by Quincy Jones.