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ST-250-SOE
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ST-250-SOE5PK
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ST-250-OV41E
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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
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water
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air
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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
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