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Discovering America: The New World! Students will conquer the Western Hemisphere with SOS 5th Grade History and 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 and 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. Format: CD Rom. Grade... Less

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Electrify Your Learning! Are your student s physics lessons static? Charge them up with SOS 12th Grade Physics! Lessons are written plainly so students can learn relevant information easier than ever before. Filled with applications to last a lifetime topics covered are: -Kinematics -Dynamics -Work and Energy -Introduction to Waves -Electric Currents Packed with a vast range of information SOS 12th Grade Physics will spark your student s attention and expand his scientific understanding. Additional interesting subjects are static electricity magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics. With integrated solution keys available from the SOS Teacher application this all-inclusive physics course might be the best investment you ll ever make!. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 12th grade.

Whole Numbers and Fractions! SOS 4th Grade Math packed with helpful information offers you and your student a unique thorough examination of the fundamentals of arithmetic. Watch your student build the following skills in: -Multiplication Facts -Rounding and Estimating Numbers -Lines and Shapes -Perimeter and Area -Prime and Composite Numbers Essential information also included is Roman Numerals plane and solid shapes decimals and an in-depth look at fractions. SOS 4th Grade Math also contains easy-to-grasp answers for those challenging questions! Their understanding will increase as they study factors multiples expressions and missing number problems. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 4th grade.

The Earth Climates and Continents! With easy-to-grasp lessons SOS 4th Grade History and Geography introduces student s to topography and climatology. Starting with concepts about earth student s will travel through a wide colorful array of important topics. Child-friendly subjects include: -Our Earth -Seaport Cities -Desert Lands -Grasslands and Rainforests -Mountains and Polar Regions Build your student s enthusiasm for the world with SOS 4th Grade History and Geography s dynamic and enriching format! Customized and compelling subject matter such as islands sea ports and rainforest animals will capture your student s attention. Filled with entertaining subjects student s will also learn about cities countries continents climates and North America. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 4th grade.

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A complete learning system for your fourth grade child! Product Information Enroll your fourth grader in the program with more of everything: Smart Steps. Developed by dedicated educators - watch your child s grades take off with this comprehensive curriculum based program. Skills Learned Math decimal and fraction comparisons percents and estimating multiplying by 2 digit numbers polygons and quadrilaterals English imperatives  pron ouns and prepositions idioms and onomatopoeia roots prefixes and suffixes Science circuits and conductors gravity simple machines food chains and food webs Product Features 435 learning activities Over 150 tutorials 180 math problems 155 language arts exercises 85 science lessons Self-motivating sticker reward system In-depth progress tracking Windows... Less

Cells Are Alive! Your student will explore a whole new way to look at the structure of life and biology with SOS 10th Grade Biology s cutting-edge technology. Designed to advance your student s comprehension faster than ordinary textbooks this course encompasses: -Taxonomy Key to Organization -Basis of Life -Microbiology -Cells -PlantsGreen Factories SOS 10th Grade Biology pioneering the way with a 21st century computer-based curriculum is flexible convenient and content-refined. Your student will gain a new understanding of life s astonishing system of renewal and growth! Human anatomy and physiology genetics ecology and cell division and reproduction are also taught. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 10th grade.

From Plants to Our Planet! Custom-built for your student SOS 4th Grade Science includes updated information on Pluto s planetary status. Filled with in-depth topics to engage and entertain this course will let your student discover how easy it is to use an interactive computer-based curriculum by studying: -Planets -Animals -Man and His Environment -Machines -Electricity and Magnetism Applauded and award-winning SOS 4th Grade Science creates student proficiency and comprehension through an innovative reliable format. Additional topics covered include changes in water weather our solar system and the universe and planet earth. Filled with experiments this course is great for hands-on application and understanding God s Creation. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 4th grade.

Nature s Perfect Pattern! Ever wonder at God s amazing order within the universe? Let your student s gain an appreciation for the wonderfully complex world in which we live. With SOS 5th Grade Science student s experience miracles in science by studying: -Cells -Plant Life Cycles -Animal Life Cycles -Balance in Nature -Transformation of Energy With SOS 5th Grade Science foster you student s knowledge of the foundations of life. Appealingly- presented lessons teach about the significance of fossils geology and nature cycles. Your student will love digging into fun-filled confidence- building homework while learning about the intricate balance of life. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 5th grade.

Where in the World? Students will be globetrotters with SOS 6th Grade History and Geography as they travel through time to exciting places and fascinating civilizations. They will learn about past cultures by studying: -The Cradle of Civilization -The Civilizations of Greece and Rome -Life in the Middle Ages -Africa -Western and Eastern Europe Watch your student s imagination flourish as SOS 6th Grade History and Geography brings him compelling and creative content! Engaging topics include a comprehensive overview of world geography continents and world development. He will also explore the thirteen dynamically diverse countries of South Americalike Brazil Colombia Peru Argentina and Chile. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 6th grade.

Learning at the Speed of Sound! Your student will discover the spectacular vacuum of space and earth s role within our solar system with SOS 6th Grade Science. They will explore the grandeur and vastness of space the unique planets and the never-ending cosmos by studying: -Light and Sound -Motion and its Measurements -Spaceship Earth -Astronomy and the Stars -Chemical Structure and Change By learning about our intricate interrelated solar system in SOS 6th Grade Science your student s imagination will take off! They will gravitate toward topics like molecular genetics animal and plant systems physics and chemistry. You will feel the energy of knowledge as your student s experience the dazzling display of God s design. Format: CD Rom. Grade Level: 6th grade.

The United States government insists upon mandatory student testing — but gives each state the authority to set their own standards within these subject areas. Only State Standards addresses every state’s standardized tests and offers engaging, in-depth assessment of essential skills. Standards is everything you need to understand state tests and help your child succeed all in one place! Diagnose problem areas, improve results, and print out progress- monitoring reports. Create your own tests to target essential mathematics, reading, and language skills. Also included is advice to help you instruct your children, such as the Dos and Don’ts of test taking, test taking tips, and an explanation of the No Child Left Behind act and how it has influenced testing and state standards.