Switched On History & Geography 8th

America's Background: Explore and War!

SOS 8th Grade History & Geography gives an in-depth look at America's prolific past. Concentrating on the origins of America's birth, expansion, and wars, subjects covered are:

• European Backgrounds
• War for Independence
• The Westward Movement
• The Civil War
• The Twentieth Century Century World Power

With best-selling technology, SOS 8th Grade History & Geography will enhance your student's learning of America's astounding story! Extensive and expanded, the curriculum covers American colonization, the Revolution, and America's emergence as a nation. Students follow the events of America's growth by studying the Westward Expansion, slavery and Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, and America's important role in today's world.

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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