They may use all of the information they have recorded in their electronic notebook to to create a report. Assessable activities related to dam construction and management and chemical pollution are included in the classroom guide. MacUser rated, four and one half mice. California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse, rated Exemplary. Notes can only be printed by saving them to a disk.
Users can follow investigations listed on the board at the research center or create their own.
Information available through the PDA and in the research center enables thorough investigations to be conducted and true conclusions drawn. A helpful teacher's guide includes suggestions for implementing the program, outlines of investigations to follow, directions for guided tours, and activities correlated to various branches of science. Designed for grades 7-10, the package can also be used in introductory biology classes and lower division ecology classes in community colleges. It is easy to use and clearly written, with an accompanying teacher's guide. This comprehensive program should find several uses in the classroom, and it would be a good investment for biology and environmental courses where the teacher is using inquiry teaching techniques.