Geology Explorer TM

Geology - Grades 9-12, Ages 14-18

This CD-ROM engages the user to learn science while having fun, experiencing geological concepts rather than memorizing them. It will improve test results and increase students' attention and involvement in geology topics.

This CD-ROM product presents several topics including:

-Minerals and rocks - matter, atoms, mineral identification

-Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

-Weathering and soils - Physical and chemical weathering, soil uses and conservation

-Rivers and groundwater - hydrologic cycle, how water moves

-Earth through time

-Volcanoes and earthquakes

-Landforms on Earth - faults, folds, craters, volcanoes, glaciers

-Comprehensive text providing full explanation of science terms

-Full movies showcasing geological phenomena

-Customized animations, teaching aspects of science difficult to explain through text and impossible to capture on film (e.g. continental drift, erosion)

-Several dozen interactive exercises, science experiments, projects, and virtual labs, allowing students to learn science through experimentation and analysis rather than through memorization

Geology Explorer TM is a multimedia, interactive study of the whole planet from core to crust. The geological time scale serves as the historical backbone of geological evolution as the student explores the comprehensive yet fascinating, interactive world of Geology.

-Glossary includes definitions for over 2500 science terms
-30,000 word glossary is a great test builder - assisting in creating clues and answers
-Includes expansive lesson-planning applications
-Includes free access to the EarthStation Internet Campus - a website that provides the user with daily-updated links to the top science websites and most current science news
-Self-paced study - Users can learn at their own pace, through their preferred learning style, using their own skills to understand concepts.
-The best value-for-dollar resource to increase students' interest and grades in Geology

System Requirements: PC/MAC

PC

Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT
Pentium or equivalent, 133MHz+ recommended)
2X CD-ROM (higher speed recommended)
16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)
20 MB hard disk space
16 bit graphics card (24 bit recommended)
SVGA monitor
16 bit Sound Card and speakers (recommended)

Macintosh

Macintosh OS System 7.1
Recent PPC/PowerMAC/IMAC/G3 (~1997+)
2X CD-ROM (higher speed recommended)
16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)
20 MB hard disk space
16 bit graphics card (24 bit recommended)
Multimedia Capabilities