Space Academy GX-1 is so entertaining students just might sneak to the computer lab to teach themselves basic physics and astronomy. This bit of information and the explanation for it are part of Space Academy GX-1. CD-ROM provides an excellent way for third through sixth graders to learn about astronomical phenomena in our solar system. 3-D graphics make it easy to visualize the relationships between the planets. A graphical interface gives students control of Earth's position.
Students can watch how the changes in position affect other planets as they move Earth.
Space Academy also has a rocket exercise in which a student must compensate for gravity and orbital pulls in order to hit a target. Space Academy GX-1 is designed for supervised classroom use. While the program is generally easy to use, two fourth-graders who tried it occasionally had to ask for help. The program automatically sets the level of difficulty, although you can set it manually in the Adult controls. The package comes with two identical CD-ROMs and a teacher's notebook with printable lesson plans.