Also included is a curriculum unit, named Underpinnings, that helps students develop their scientific thinking skills. They use an electronic notebook to answer questions and record ideas, and teachers can monitor their progress using the integrated class-management module. The Teacher's Guide includes Assessments, Evaluation Criteria, Scientific Content, Graphs, Diagrams and Blackline Masters. Like its sister program, Exploring the Nardoo, this CD-ROM uses video, graphics, and sound to simulate a lake environment. Students conduct investigations and report their findings by writing newspaper articles, hosting class discussions, writing reports, preparing multimedia presentations, and more.
Investigations are thorough.
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