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*** SORRY, THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED *** JR HIGH SCIENCE SEMESTER 1 (6 CDS) *** Out of Stock ***
Description: Turn you computer into an interactive educational tool! The perfect series for inquisitive minds that are eager to grow. Examine the effects of pollution and species extinction on nature's balance; study ecology, discover the natural forces that shaped and define the earth's weather and climate, and explore the universe! 6 CD's Include: 1. PLANTS&ANIMALS - Introduce yourself to the basics of biology by looking at the fundamental concepts of plant and animal classification; the relationship of cell division to the reproduction of organisms; and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and its relationship to history and contemporary studies
2. LIFE SCIENCE PATTERNS - Learn to observe nature and the developmental patterns of living things; examine the basic needs for growth and development in plants and animals; study the life and growth patterns of a plant, a tadpole, a spider, and a chicken embryo; and learn the six steps of scientific investigation.
3. THE OCEANS - Follow America's transformation from a newcomer on the international scene to a leader in world affairs. Reveals the young nation's isolationism through the mid-nineteenth century, and explains the reasons for its gradual shift to imperialism and a world leadership role around 1900.
4. INTRODUCING OCEANOGRAPHY - Learn the history of ocean exploration and the evolution of research techniques, from the sixteenth-century rope and weight to modern sonar, satellites, and diving vessels; study the currents and tides and the many resources found in the ocean.
5. THE AMAZING CORAL REEF - Study the behavior patterns and interdependency of the animals that inhabit coral reefs; discover how animals use different types of camouflage to hunt for prey and to hide from predators; and examine the relationship between land and underwater ecosystems and what actions can be taken to protect marine life.
6. THE FIVE KINGDOMS OF LIFE - Identify the five kingdoms of organisms. Learn how taxonomists determine an organism's scientific classification.
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