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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

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or
higher
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)

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
CD-ROM drive
Printer recommended


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.


New SOS Features for 2008

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

Free Technical Support

Custom Curriculum
Revised Content
Historical Timeline
Advanced Lesson Planning
Practice Lessons

Assignment Screens

Book Reports
Multimedia and Learning Activities

Message Center
Automatic Grading
Built-in Global Calendar
Videos
Printing Options
Resource Center
Optional Voice Automated Lesson Text

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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