"Science Sleuths"

Science Sleuths CD-ROM Volumes 1 & 2

(Grades 6-9) Available for Mac OS and Windows

Science Sleuths CD-ROM is a series of zany mysteries that kids solve by investigating clues and conducting experiments in a virtual science lab. The humorous problems are real-life puzzles involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. Kids gather information and test their theories by examining dozens of video interviews, news reports, photographs and articles. Armed with raw data, they record their findings in their electronic notebook and prove their case by taking a fun yet thorough science review. The multi-step review reinforces important concepts and helps kids evaluate what they have learned. Captivating characters, real science, and great software finally come together to turn them into full-fledged Science Sleuths. Subjects and skills - Life science, earth science, physical science, environmental science, technology, problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, research, and writing.

Volume 1
The Mystery of The Blob

A strange object washes up on the beach, but is it deadly or harmless? Kids go to the lab to decide if the beach must be closed. The Mystery of The Exploding Lawnmowers Innocent-looking lawnmowers are blowing up! Kids search for clues to find out what's causing the puzzling explosions and how to stop them.

Employees are falling ill and kids have to discover why. There's no telling which mysterious malady is causing all this belly-aching. The Mystery of the Traffic Accident Two people narrowly escaped injury and now kids must separate fact from opinion. Truth hangs in the balance as they use the scientific method to uncover what really happened.

Volumes 1 & 2 both have two mysteries. Each of the mysteries has six solutions, so there are 12 different outcomes per volume and 24 in the series. A complete virtual science lab with 24 interactive science tools; kids can conduct over 600 experiments and tests. 50 minutes of video interviews with witnesses, experts, and memorable characters. Also, 36 animated movies and 25 minutes of audio. Real, searchable science resources provide subtle clues and fascinating information: over 100 illustrations and photos, 125 articles and documents, 128 charts and interactive slide shows, plus an encyclopedia and glossary. An interactive notebook allows kids to create and print out their scientific findings. A fun yet challenging science review helps them evaluate what they have learned.

Kids perform experiments with more than 20 science tools and gather data for their electronic notebooks. The notebook can be edited and printed out as an ideal tool for assessment. Geiger Counter, Bunsen Burner, Tape Measure, Mass Spectrometer, Graduated Cylinder, Balance Scale, Petri Dish,Knife, Microscope, Chromatograph, Thermometer, and many more!

View Cart	Title (Click on title for Review)	Publisher	Ages	Media	Price
	Science Sleuths Vol. 1		12-Up	(Jewel Case) Win/Win95/98/Mac