Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. This CD-ROM, designed for grades 5 to 9, teaches students about a variety of topics, ranging from the civil war to ancient civilizations, by having them work through programs presented in game formats. The CD's programs present different scenarios, but they also share similarities. Different characters appear throughout the programs, but a biography and a picture are provided for each character, so that users may feel that they are interacting with real people.
Historic lessons display actual pictures of relevant personalities.
In the Civil War program, for instance, students choose to play the part of either Robert E. Lee or Ulysses S. Grant, after they have reviewed biographical information. Another sample game, Weather Wizards, requires students to navigate their way through a countryside, by flying in a hot air balloon, biking, or walking. Throughout their journies, students encounter challenges that require them to display some knowledge of weather in order to continue. ENC does NOT distribute this resource. Entrex Software Inc.