The Cognitive Activity Program (CAP) is an interactive quiz DVD that uses Australian content to exercise recall, reasoning, and general knowledge. Disc 1 is the first in a six-part series, with ten topic sets covering Australian history, culture, visual puzzles, and more.
How it can be used
Play the disc on a large-screen TV, DVD player, or computer with a DVD drive. Sections can be paused to allow more time for responses, which suits both group sessions and one-to-one use. Printable worksheets and answer sheets are available through the CAP website members area once a disc has been purchased. If you are looking for activity book ideas for adults to complement screen-based sessions, the printable worksheets extend the program beyond the screen.
Disc 1 includes the following ten topic sets:
- Australian places
- General knowledge
- People
- Movie stars – 1930s
- Melbourne landmarks
- Sporting legends
- Shattered photos – 1930s
- How observant are you?
- What’s missing
- Special interest topic – Motoring
- Group quiz session: Play one topic set at a time on a large-screen TV and pause between questions to allow participants to call out or write down answers. Use the printable answer sheets to track responses.
- Small group discussion: Use topic sets as conversation starters. Pause the disc and invite participants to share their own memories related to the topic before the answer is revealed.
- One-to-one engagement: Run a single topic set with an individual, pausing as needed and using the printable worksheet to record responses at their own pace.
- Visual puzzle focus: Use the “What’s missing” and “Shattered photos” sets as standalone visual activities, encouraging participants to study each image before the disc moves on.
- Themed session planning: Match a topic set to a broader session theme – for example, pair the Motoring set with a reminiscence session about cars, travel, or working life.
- Format: DVD
- Series: Part of a six-disc series (Disc 1 of 6)
- Content sets per disc: 10
- Compatible with: TV with DVD player, standalone DVD player, or computer with DVD drive
- Printable resources: Worksheets and answer sheets available via the CAP website members area (login provided with purchase)
