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SOS Electives

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Switched-On
Schoolhouse is not like traditional textbook curriculums. Instead of
fixed, dry, one-dimensional lessons, Switched-On Schoolhouse has a
lively mix of lessons, assignments, practice sessions, and quizzes
reinforced by rich multimedia including movies, maps, timelines,
learning games, and interactive projects. These lessons captivate
students' interest and engage them in learning. Available for students
in grades 3-12, Switched-On Schoolhouse provides a thorough,
engaging, Christ-centered curriculum covering five core subjects and
a variety of electives.
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Minimum System Requirements |
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Windows XP Service Pack 2
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Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6 or
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higher
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500MHz or higher
processor
• 512 MB memory (RAM)
• 600 MB hard drive space
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• monitor, 16 bit color
• CD-ROM drive
• Printer recommended |
Windows Vista (all versions)
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Microsoft Internet
Explorer 7 or
• higher
• 1 GHz or higher processor
• 1 GB memory (RAM)
• 600 MB hard drive space
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• monitor, 16 bit color
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CD-ROM drive
• Printer recommended |
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The CD-ROM format of
Switched-On Schoolhouse is highly reflective of today's
technological society and gives students the opportunity to do their
schoolwork on the computer. Also, thanks to new features that
enhance both content and functionality, the 2008 edition offers even
more ease, accuracy, and appeal. |
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New SOS Features for 2008 |
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Improved Grading
An expanded
answer key is featured in the newest edition of SOS. It now displays all
acceptable answers making grading less rigid and more fair to students. |
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Centralized Help
For 2008, you'll find
a centralized help feature that includes the user manual, SOS overview,
tutorials, and important support links. This puts a variety of resources
together right at your fingertips for easy reference. |
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Easier
Recordkeeping
A
simplified process for backing up student data in the 2008 version
assists you in more easily saving extra records of student work. This
gives you the opportunity to store a copy of completed work regularly
with minimal effort. |
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Educational
Excitement
Quiz Bowl, a fun and
interactive game for 1 or 2 players, has been added to 3rd
through 6th grade in order to help students practice what they learn in
History & Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science. |
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Further
Customization
Grade reports and
report cards in the 2008 version allow you to create reports for
specific date ranges. This gives you additional flexibility to provide
customized reports for your student or your own reference. |
Other Features & Benefits
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Free Technical
Support
• Custom
Curriculum
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Revised Content
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Historical
Timeline
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Advanced
Lesson Planning
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Practice Lessons
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Assignment Screens
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Book Reports
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Multimedia and Learning Activities |
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Message
Center
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Automatic
Grading
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Built-in
Global Calendar
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Videos
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Printing
Options
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Resource
Center
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Optional Voice
Automated Lesson Text
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Student Mode |

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SOS 2008 American Literature
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM.
Students will cover a variety of literary periods with Switched-On
American Literature! Packed with enriching content, this course gives
students a clear look at the beginning and development of written works in
America. This one-semester course, for grades 7-12, is a perfect supplement
to the SOS Language Arts curriculum. Filled with works from renowned
American writers, this course covers Walt Whitman, Edgar Allen Poe, Emily
Dickinson, Mark Twain, and much more!
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SOS 2008 British Literature
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM.
With Switched-On British Literature, students will explore the
dynamic, rich world of British Literature! Packed with enriching content,
this course gives students an in-depth look at the beginning and development
of written works in Great Britain. This one-semester course, for grades
7-12, is a perfect supplement to the SOS Language Arts curriculum. Filled
with works from acclaimed British writers, this course covers William
Shakespeare, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, and many more! Literary
periods are also discussed.
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SOS 2008 Civics
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM.
Want a civics course your students will love? Filled with
attention-grabbing activities and colorful graphics, Switched-On Civics
explains the foundations and structure of American government, state and
local government, leadership roles, worldwide politics, the election
process, economics, and comparative governments. Fun learning games are also
included to aid comprehension in this one-semester course. For advanced
junior high students and high school students.
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SOS 2008 College Planner
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM.
Little or no budget for college counseling? Switched-On Schoolhouse
College Planner guides a student through the process of selecting a college,
starting with self-analysis and it then steers them through the process of
applications, financial aid, interviews, and even ACT and SAT testing. It
also helps a student narrow their college choices. College Planner is an
invaluable source for any high school student faced with the daunting
decision of where to attend college.
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SOS 2008 Consumer Math
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM.
Switched-On Schoolhouse Consumer Math is a supplementary Math course
which explores mathematical applications for daily use. Topics include
family finances, occupations, business, and transportation. Appropriate for
high-school students who have completed Algebra I and Geometry.
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SOS 2008 Elementary French
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Learning is an adventure
for students with Elementary French. Students will meet Derek and Pierre on
a jungle island and become part of their adventure. Students learn French by
hearing conversations, speaking and writing. This program also includes
language resources, memory aids, songs, fun games, puzzles, exercises, and
cultural insights. The CD-ROMs include audio recordings by French speakers
and no extra materials are required. Appropriate for grades K-6.
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SOS 2008 Elementary Spanish
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Learning is an adventure
for students with Elementary Spanish. Students will hear Grandpa Glen's
adventures while on LA Isla de la Providencia with his sister Elaine, when
they were children. Students learn Spanish by hearing conversations,
speaking and writing. This program also includes language resources, memory
aids, songs, fun games, puzzles, exercises, and cultural insights. The
CD-ROMs include audio recordings by Spanish speakers and no extra materials
are required. Appropriate for grades K-6.
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SOS 2008 Health Quest
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Switched-On Schoolhouse
Health Quest is an interactive program for Grades 4-7, designed as a
one-semester elective. Vocabulary is broadened through audio links and
interactive drill (Vocabulocity). Techniques for proper exercise are
demonstrated through step-by-step slide shows and videos. Health Quest
teaches the importance of personal hygiene and fitness methods, as well as
personal and ecological stewardship. Offers practical preparation for the
next level of health education and lifelong benefits.
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SOS 2008 High School Health
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. This one-semester high
school elective carefully considers the Christian view of health. The
practice of good health starts with knowledge of the physical systems of the
body. When the function of the body is understood, a person recognizes the
importance of good nutrition, healthy exercise, and personal hygiene.
Tending and caring for your health includes more than practicing good eating
habits and getting regular exercise. Your overall health is also affected by
your spiritual, emotional, social, and environmental well-being. A
responsible attitude toward living makes one avoid substances that destroy
the body.
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SOS 2008 Home Economics
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Students will learn how to
keep a house with Switched-On Home Economics! This course has lessons on
those necessary, everyday tasks your students will do throughout life.
Created for grades 7-12, this one-year course also teaches about building
Christian character, relationships, and more. Give students the homemaking
skills they need along with an understanding of the importance of living a
Christian life in the home. Practical steps on how to build solid financial
skills are also covered.
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SOS 2008 Secondary French
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. This course introduces
reading, writing and listening to students in grades 7-12. The learner
becomes a secret agent with a special mission. To succeed in this wonderful
adventure, students must learn French by speaking and writing about
different situations and contexts. The program also includes numerous
language resources, memory aids, songs, and cultural insights. The CD-ROMs
include all audio recordings of French speakers and no extra materials are
required.
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SOS 2008 Secondary Spanish
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. This course introduces
reading, writing, and listening to students in grades 7-12. Within the
lessons, students find themselves in a variety of Spanish settings such as
restaurants, airports and hotels, which create the opportunity to learn
Spanish by speaking and writing about different situations and contexts. The
program also includes numerous language resources, such as a Spanish-English
dictionary, animated exercises, and educational games. The CD-ROMs include
all audio recordings of Spanish speakers and no extra materials are
required.
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SOS 2008 Spanish 1
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Switched-On Schoolhouse
Spanish I is designed to be the equivalent of one semester of college level
Spanish (SPA-101). The curriculum is designed to help the 13 to 18-year-old
student reach the same level of proficiency in one year of study that a
college student should attain after one semester of Spanish study. Students
will have the opportunity to hear a variety of Spanish speakers using
various vocabulary and verb tenses. After completing this course, students
will be able to ask and answer basic questions, and initiate and respond to
simple statements.
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SOS 2008 Spanish 2
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. Switched-On Schoolhouse
Spanish II is designed to be the equivalent of one semester of college level
Spanish (SPA-102). The curriculum is designed to help the 13 to 18-year-old
student reach the same level of proficiency in one year of study that a
college student should attain after one semester of Spanish study. Students
will have the opportunity to hear a variety of Spanish speakers using
various vocabulary and verb tenses. After completing this course, students
will be able to read, write, and listen to more complex structures.
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SOS 2008 The Story of the
Constitution
Switched-On Schoolhouse provides an interactive,
multimedia learning environment on CD-ROM. The Story of the
Constitution tells briefly of America's origins and what steps led to the
formation of the U.S. Constitution. The course also tells what principles
for which the Constitution stands for and how it applies to everyday life.
The course is filled with a variety of helpful comprehension exercises for
students. The Story of the Constitution is ideal for anyone, young or old,
who wishes to understand what the Constitution is all about. Appropriate for
Grades 7-12.
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