Publisher: Riverdeep/Houghton Mifflin
Format: Mac OS X/Win CD
Grade: 1-4

BBC Science Simulations 2

BBC Science Simulations 2 provides exciting opportunities for early elementary students to interact with seven virtual science investigations.  Within minutes, students can observe how shadows change over the course of a day, investigate which of four materials is the best thermal insulator, and much more.

Publisher: Riverdeep/Houghton Mifflin
Format: Mac OS X/Win CD
Grade: K-6

BBC Science Simulations Bundle (set of 3)

BBC Science Simulations Bundle (set of 3) programs provides a unique opportunity for young students to explore virtual science investigations on a wide variety of elementary science topics. It is perfect for whole class instruction using a whiteboard, and lets students predict, carry out and evaluate investigations, and interpret simple data. Covers using electricity, changing materials, growing plants, force and movement, exercise and health, food chains, light and dark, sun and shadows, electrical circuits and conductors, thermal insulation, forces and friction, changing states, food webs, and electrical circuits.

BBC Science Simulations allows students to conduct real life science experiments on the computer screen. Grow plants, build electric circuits, or explore friction. Manipulate the variables on each experiment, then watch the simulation come to life through colorful computer animation! Each activity poses scientific questions to prompt student experimentation. BBC Science Simulations also introduces students to the basics of data collection and graphing as each experiment is performed.

BBC Science Simulation 3 CD set provides hundreds of different experiments to conduct. Select variables, control time, view animated results, or generate graphs. Run two versions of the same simulation in parallel, then compare the results. Each CD covers similar subjects but with an increasing number of variables to change on each simulation creating a more challenging environment with each increasing CD.

Publisher: Riverdeep/Houghton Mifflin
Format: Mac OS X/Win CD
Grade: Pre K-12

Edmark Reading Program level 2

Teach beginning reading and language development to nonreaders
The Edmark Reading Program is designed for students with learning or developmental disabilities and those who have not succeeded with other reading methods. For 30 years, this trusted program has been highly regarded by teaching professionals as "the one that works," allowing most nonreaders to master basic reading skills.

The Edmark Reading Program uses a whole-word approach, with short instructional steps, consistent repetition, and positive reinforcement to ensure that students experience immediate success. Multiple learning modalities are incorporated into this highly effective process with a variety of lesson formats that keep students motivated and involved. Graphics, content, and presentation are appropriate for readers of all ages. Graphics can be turned off for adult or older students.

Publisher: Riverdeep/Houghton Mifflin
Format: Mac/Win CD
Grade: K-8

Imagination Express Castle

In Destination: Neighborhood, familiar settings and characters encourage students to write about actual or imagined adventures.
They enjoy developing creativity, writing, and communication skills as they explore the Neighborhood and all the people who live there. As they select scenes, choose and animate stickers, write, narrate, add music, and record dialogue, their stories, journals, letters, and poems come alive!

Special features include the ability to print stories in color or black—and—white or play back on screen and easy customization for students of different ages, abilities, and skill levels.