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Switching On Science: Earth

Explore natural phenomena, natural disasters, & geographical features
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1 User
ST-250-SOE

5 Users
ST-250-SOE5PK

Overlay
1 User
ST-250-OV41E

5 Users
ST-250-OV41E5PK

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Switching On Science: Earth
Explore natural phenomena, natural disasters, & geographical features

You asked for more standards based programs. Switching on Science: Earth, part of the SoftTouch Steps to Learning framework, includes units on
� water
� air
� land
� natural disasters.

Explore natural phenomena such as rainbows with Switching on Science: Earth.
Learn about various natural disasters such as tornados, volcanic eruptions, and hurricanes.
Switching on Science: Earth teaches students about various geographical features.

Every unit has 9 items represented by 3 images and a choice of concrete vocabulary in short phrases and short sentences or longer sentences with more curriculum detail. Test Me, Score Me module to test the students comprehension and IntelliKeys Overlay CD-ROMs can be purchased separately.

Level one features a short phrase identifying the object or concept displayed on the screen. Great for students who understand phrases


Level two features a short sentence. This level supports emerging language skills putting concrete words into complete, subject-verb-object sentences.


Level three features longer sentences that provide a wealth of information regarding the subject at hand. Perfect for students included in science classes.


Student Goals
� Participate in standard curriculum
� Improve auditory and visual attending skills
� Increase choice making skills
� Improve auditory comprehension and listening

Features
� Choice of three narration levels to meet the student�s learning and language needs
� Four units with nine facts in each
� Collect data to monitor student performance

Switching On Science: Earth Overlay CD-ROM
Over 40 overlays for IntelliKeys keyboards to use with Switching On Science: Earth. Just print them using Overlay Printer that is included on the CD-ROM. Note: colour or black-and-white printer required.

System Requirements
Windows
� Operating System: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 98, ME
� Processor: 800 MHz or equivalent
� System Memory: 256 MB
� Hard Disk Space: 300 MB
� Color Display
� CD-ROM: Required
� Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card and speakers
� IntelliKeys USB Keyboard: Optional

Macintosh
� Operating System: Mac OS 8.2-9.1, OS 10.2 or later
� Processor: 800 MHz or equivalent
� System Memory: 256 MB
� Hard Disk Space: 300 MB
� Color Display
� CD-ROM: Required
� IntelliKeys USB Keyboard: Optional

Targeted ages:
� Early Primary
� Mid Primary
� Upper Primary
� Secondary School
� Adult

Foster development in
� Literacy
� Science

Accessibility:

� Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
� IntelliKeys
� Touchscreen
� Single Switch
� Multiple Switches


Switching On Science: Earth

Program
1 User
$115.00
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5 Users
$450.00
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Overlay
1 User
$49.00
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5 Users
$195.00
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