Switching On Science: Earth
by SoftTouch
You asked for more standards based programs. Switching on Science: Earth, part of the SoftTouch Steps to Learning framework, includes units on
- water
- air
- land
- and natural disasters.
Explore natural phenomenons 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. |
 | Leve 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. |
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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.
Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows
- Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (including 64 bit editions)
- Processor: 1 GHz or equivalent
- System Memory: 512 MB
- Colour Display
- CD-ROM: Required
- Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card and speakers
- IntelliKeys USB Required: Optional
- Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (including 64 bit editions)
- Macintosh
- Operating System: Mac OS OS 10.4.11 or later, including 10.6
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster processor
- System Memory: 512 MB
- Colour Display
- CD-ROM: Required
- IntelliKeys USB Required: Optional
- Operating System: Mac OS OS 10.4.11 or later, including 10.6
Switching On Science: Earth is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Primary
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
- Secondary School
- Adult
Switching On Science: Earth is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Literacy
- Science
Users can access Switching On Science: Earth in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- IntelliKeys
- Touchscreen
- Single Switch
- Multiple Switches
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