Jacqueline+Parry


 * Family Health Series - The Body **

1. Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software? The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the various functions of the human body. The subject area that this program would be most suited for would be science. The grade levels for this program are 2nd through 9th.

2. List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving. The software categories this program falls into is tutorial, skill builder, interactive quizzes, instructional games. This software provides guided tours on human anatomy as well as how the functions of the body and they affect health.

3. Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities? This software could best be integrated as part of a unit on the human body. You could have groups on the computer at different times learning about the human body. With this software you could have each group studying a different part of the body. Then when every group has a chance to learn on the software, the class could come back together for a sharing time where each group would present what it has learned. I think this would be best for a 4th or 5th grade class in the subject area of science.

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? The strengths with the program are that a lot of information can be learned quickly through the modules. The software can also help give ideas to enhance projects. The software’s weakness is that it is a little expense when purchasing for the whole class but then again you could send home a user agreement for each student and have them pay a potrion of the cost.

5. What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? For a single user version the program is $38.95, for five users the program is $119.95 and for unlimited site use (whole classroom) it is $289.95. This can be purchased through Rocky Mountain Learning Systems at [] The systems requirements are: 98/2000/NT/Me/XP, 64 MB RAM
 * Windows: **

System 8.1 or Later (including OS X) 128 MB RAM
 * Macintosh:**

400 MHz processor, 70 MB HD Space, CD-ROM Drive, VGA Display, 16 bit Color with 800 x 600 resolution


 * Elementary School Learning System 2007 **

1. Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software? This software is an integrated learning system that is used to teach students at all levels even those with learning disabilities. This software covers all subject areas: Mathematics, Science, English, History and Geography. The grade levels that can be used with this particular software are grades 1st through 5th.

2. List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving. The software category includes building skills in all academic areas by viewing multimedia presentations, tutorial, printable tests, progress tracking, and audio books.

3. Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities? You could use this software easily to present new information in various subjects to the students. Instead of you giving the lecture on the Civil War you can use this software to present to the class the specifics you want them to focus on. At the end of the presentation you can have each student take a test based on the information so you what needs to be reviewed or re-presented.

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? The strength of the software is that is covers all subject areas. You are able to use the software in a variety of formats to help students grasp the information. I also like that you can use it with your iPod, downloadable books and other information. A weakness would be that all the subjects presented are in similar format. There is not as much variety between subjects as there would be if you had different software for each subject.

5. What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? The cost of the program is $29.95. It can be purchased at []. The system requirements are:
 * Windows Requirements **
 * Windows 2000 or XP 
 * DVD Drive 
 * Internet Explorer for some titles 
 * No Disk Space Required 
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">No Disk Space Required <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">No Installation Required <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Sound System <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">


 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Code Head: Calculated Risk **

1. Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software? The purpose of the software is to test student knowledge in the areas of math, science and technology. The grade level is for third grade and up or age 10 years or older.

2. List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving. The software categories include: drill and practice, problem solving, quizzes, and instructional game with multiplayer competition. Students can also build their own avatar.

3. Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities? This would be a great activity to do as a fun center activity. The software is capable of player versus player mode so students can challenge each other while testing their knowledge and learning new facts. You could test the students at the beginning of the game and the end of the game to see how much they had improved.

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? The strength of the software is that is allows for multiplayer competition. The weakness is that you cannot really make it the center of any entire lesson as much as a supplemental learning tool.

5. What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? The cost of the program is $14.95. it can be purchased at []. The system requirements are: Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego? **
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Windows 2000 or XP <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Pentium 166 MHz or faster processor <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">32 MB of RAM <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">50 MB free hard disk space <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">16-bit color display <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Windows-compatible sound card and speakers <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">12X CD-ROM drive <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
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1. Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software? The purpose this the software is to help students discover Geography as well as U.S. and world history through exploring different time periods while trying to capture a thief who steal precious relics. This software is appropriate for grades 2nd through 6th.

2. List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving. The software category this program falls into is problem solving, instructional game and research.

3. Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities? You could assign your students either individually of grouped to explore an significant event in history. You could have them utilize the software by hearing simulated accounts of persons during that time. They could research information through the software to various articles that are available exclusively throughout the program. Each student/ group could prepare a presentation for the class.

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? The strength of the software is that is gives students the oopotunity to learn about History and Geography in a fun environment. The weakness is that there are only eighteen diffent adventures of time periods to explore and the software may leave out details.

5. What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? The cost of the program is $18.95. It can be purchased at []. The system requirements are: · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Windows - Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98/Me <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">66MHz 486DX or faster required <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">8MB RAM (16MB recommended) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">5MB hard disk space <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2x CD-ROM drive <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">SVGA video card <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">640x480 256 colors (High color supported on Pentium with DirectX) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Windows compatible sound device, video and sound card compatible with DirectX for Windows 95. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Macintosh - PowerPC required <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">System 7.1.2 or higher <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">9.5MB free <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">5MB hard disk space <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">2x speed CD-ROM drive or faster <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">13 inch monitor or larger <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">256 colors. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">DK English Made Easy **

1. Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software? The purpose of the software is to help students speak correctly, write intelligently, as well as present their ideas confidently and persuasively. The program is designed for grades 2nd through 8th. The subject area of this software is English.

2. List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, instructional game, and vocabulary builder.

3. Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities? This is a self-instruction program that allows students to improve and advance at their own pace there is a progress tracker available for teachers to use to see improvement. You could have each student take the diagnostic testing that is available to see where most students need instruction. Each student can be assigned computer time to improve and advance.

4. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program? The strength of this program is that it allows teachers to track where their students are and where they need to be. It creates a path for students to take to accomplish their goals in English. The weakness of this program is that it is individual so students do not work together which can be important in the learning process.

5. What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? The cost of this program is $19.95. It can be purchased at []. The system requirements are: -Jackie Parry
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Pentium I processor <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">233 MHz processor (at least 800 Mhz for Vista) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">32 MB RAM (at least 512 MB for Vista) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Macintosh 7.61/8/9/OSX 10.2 <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">
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The “Code Risk” software is one I have never heard of, I do like it however. I like that the program shows the students their progress, and not just the teacher. Students like to see that they are improving and it gives them a boost of confidence. I also like that the program is very affordable, and that it incorporates technology into the math and science. “Where in time is Carmen San Diego” is also a great resource for teachers to use to help their students learn geography. I used to play the Carmen games when I was younger and I loved them; I learned a lot at the same time. Carlee Snarich __

The Elementary School Learning System 2007 sounds very interesting. I think I would like to try it out sometime. I like that it works with many different subject areas. Samantha Osenbaugh