Switched On History & Geography 5th Grade

Discovering America: The New World!

Students will conquer the Western Hemisphere with SOS 5th Grade History & Geography! By pioneering into the past they will learn about America from its beginnings to its rise as a world power. Filled with rich heritage, topics covered are:

• Exploring the New World
• Colonial American Life
• Thirteen Colonies Become a Nation
• New Lands and Troubled Times
• The United States Becomes a World Power

Essential for every student, American or international, SOS 5th Grade History & Geography encompasses the major points of American History. Through this course your student will gain a patriotic appreciation for his citizenship within an enterprising nation. Additional lessons cover transportation, communication, U.S. regions, Mexico, and Canada.

The 2008 version of Switched-On Schoolhouse is here and it's better than ever, because Alpha Omega Publications has added more features that you're sure to love. Brand new curriculum features for 2008 include:

• Improved grading in SOS 2008. Includes an expanded answer key that displays all acceptable answers, making grading less rigid and fairer to students.
• A centralized help feature includes a variety of resources such as the user manual, SOS overview, tutorials, and important links in one convenient location.
• A simplified recordkeeping process that allows you to easily backup student data, making saving student work less time consuming.
• Allows you to create grade reports and report cards for specific date ranges.
• Includes an interactive Quiz Bowl learning game! Made for one or two players, this exciting educational game for grades 3-6 will help your student practice what he's learned in SOS History & Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science.

System Requirements:

• SOS 2008 is only compatible with Windows Vista, or XP with Service Pack 2
• Windows Vista Requires 1 GB RAM, 2 GB for optimal performance.
• Windows XP with SP 2 requires 512 MB memory.
• Windows Vista Requires 1 GHz or higher processor, 1.5 GHz for optimal performance.
• Windows XP with SP 2 requires 500 MHz or higher processor, 1 GHz for optimal performance.
• 600 MB hard drive space
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color
• CD-ROM Drive
• Printer Recommended

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