Switching On Science: Solar System
by SoftTouch
Standards-based science curriculum for students with disabilities has launched to outer space!
Switching on Science: Solar System features eight different subjects in four different categories:
- Sky Wonders
- Solar System
- Space Exploration
- and Universe
Students can learn about galaxies!
Teach your students about various sky wonders such as the moon.
What are stars made of? Find out with Switching on Science: Solar System.
Each subject contains three different images and a choice of concrete vocabulary in short phrase, short sentence, or longer sentence format. Test Me, Score Me module to test the students comprehension and IntelliKeys Overlay CD-ROMs can be purchased separately.
 | Choose level one to support vocabulary development with a short phrase. Great for students who understand phrases. |
 | Level two features a short sentence describing the object on screen. This level supports emerging language skills putting concrete words into complete, subject-verb-object sentences. |
 | Level three introduces a longer sentence or multiple sentences relaying more detailed information. Perfect for students included in science classes. |
Student Goals
- Participate in standard curriculum
- Improve auditory and visual attending skills
- Increase choice making skills
- Improve auditory comprehension and listening
Features
- Choice of three narration levels to meet the student’s learning and language needs
- Four units with nine facts in each
- Collect data to monitor student performance
Switching On Science: Solar System Overlay CD-ROM
Over 40 overlays for IntelliKeys USB keyboards to use with Switching On Science: Solar System. Print the overlays using the Overlay Printer that is included on the CD. You can use them for offline worksheets or for use with the IntelliKeys keyboard.
Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows
- Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (including 64 bit editions)
- Processor: 1 GHz or equivalent
- System Memory: 512 MB
- Colour Display
- CD-ROM: Required
- Sound Card: Windows compatible sound card and speakers
- IntelliKeys USB Required: Optional
- Operating System: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000 (including 64 bit editions)
- Macintosh
- Operating System: Mac OS OS 10.4.11 or later, including 10.6
- Processor: Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or faster processor; PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster processor
- System Memory: 512 MB
- Colour Display
- CD-ROM: Required
- IntelliKeys USB Required: Optional
- Operating System: Mac OS OS 10.4.11 or later, including 10.6
Switching On Science: Solar System is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Primary
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
- Secondary School
- Adult
Switching On Science: Solar System is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Literacy
- Science
Users can access Switching On Science: Solar System in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- IntelliKeys
- Touchscreen
- Single Switch
- Multiple Switches
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