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An Incredible Collection of Resources, Research, and Activities!
Using the Talking Walls Software Series, students discover the stories behind some of the world's most fascinating walls. The award-winning books, interactive software, carefully chosen Web sites*, and suggested classroom activities build upon each other, providing a rich learning experience that includes text, video, and hands-on projects. Students' perspectives about the world will expand as they study the historical, cultural, and political issues related to each wall's region.
The Talking Walls Software Series is a wonderful springboard for a student's journey of exploration and discovery. This comprehensive collection of researched resources and materials enables students to focus on learning while conducting a guided search for information.
The Talking Walls Software Series is based on the award-winning books Talking Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue written by Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien.
Features:
Broadens Students' Perspective of Cultures around the World Talking Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue each explore 14 walls ranging in scope from examples of the greatest human achievements to the most intimate expressions of individuality.
Based on Award-Winning Literature - The CDs faithfully represent the award-winning books Talking Walls and Talking Walls: The Stories Continue, written by Margy Burns Knight and illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien.
An Incredible Collection of Resources, Research, and Activities - Students can travel beyond the walls and find a fascinating array of background information for discussion, presentations, and reports. Videos, timelines, and direct Internet links provide resources students and teachers can use immediately
Ties to the Past and Present - This multimedia program brings the past to life and the events of today into perspective with original videos and archival footage from CNN, part of the Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Direct Internet Connections - The Talking Walls Software Series includes direct Internet connections to special Web pages created for each wall. Here, students and teachers can access related, educationally appropriate information and activities-cutting down on Internet search time and making time for learning.
For each wall, students and teachers may find:
Odysseys - Creative, challenging assignments designed to extend students' learning
Just the Facts - Links to information and statistics about each wall's
In the News - Links to local, current newspapers and magazines
Check It Out - Source and synopsis of related resources, such as maps, books, and videos
Cyber Sources - Links to interesting aspects of the wall or its region, such as cultural information and photographs
Time MAChine - Links to Web sites providing historical information related to each wall
Teacher's Corner - Links to Web resources and suggested off-line materials, classroom management tips, and correlations to national standards
Learning Opportunities
Strengthen Research Skills
Develop Note-Taking Strategies
Improve Reading Comprehension
Interpret Current Events through Historical Perspectives
Compare and Contrast Global Cultures
Incorporate Multimedia Components in Report Writing
Analyze Real-World Cause and Effect
Correlations
This product is correlated to State Standards.
Universal Access
This product contains Universal Access features including TouchWindow and Single Switch compatibility to address a variety of learning styles and abilities.
| Title (Click on title for Review) |
Publisher | Ages | Media | Price | |
| Talking
Walls |
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9-14 | $29.99
Online Price $9.99 |
System Requirements
WIN® Requires:
WIN® 95/98 Pentium® or better, Hard disk with
50 MB free, 16 MB memory (RAM), Video adapter capable of 640x480, high-color
(16-bit) display, Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM, drive WIN-compatible
sound card
Optional for WIN:
Edmark TouchWindow®, WIN-compatible printer, An installed
Web browser v. 4.x or better with Internet connection
MAC® Requires:
MAC® System 7.5.3 or higher, PowerPC®, Hard disk with
50 MB free, 16 MB memory (RAM); 32 MB recommended* 640x480, thousands of
colors (16-bit) color monitor, Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive
Optional for MAC:
Edmark TouchWindow®, MAC-compatible printer, An
installed Web browser v. 4.x or better with Internet connection (additional
4-12 MB RAM is required to run the browser)
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