Science Plus Interactive Explorations: Level Red
Software [X] Web-Based [ ] (check one)
Publishing/Parent Company: Holt, Rhinehart and Winston
System Requirements (Mac/PC): Mac, PC
Subject Covered: Biology, Physics, earth Science (Geology and Astronomy)
Approximate Grade Level of Appropriate Student: 6-8
Supplemental Materials: Extensive Teacher's Guide available. Includes user's guide, assessment tools, teacher's notes, worksheets and articles.
Description: This software contains eight entertaining and interactive modules for independent laboratory investigations that can be conducted by students. Topics include Biology (microorganisms; marine and mammal species), Earth Science (astronomy, geology), and Physics. The investigations present a variety of specific problems, along with the tools needed for their solution.
Evaluation (10 being highest):
Graphics: 8
Interactivity: 8
Ease of Navigation: 9
Treatment of Subject: 8
Development of Critical Thinking Skills: 8
Notes: The laboratory exercises are presented as "jobs" that the student investigator must complete. The exercises are presented in a fun, entertaining manner.
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