Biology Discs Boast Reinforcing Activities

  • 02/01/96

CyberEd introduces 12 biology CD–;ROMs for grades seven and up: DNA, The Molecule of Life; Enzymes; Food Chains & Webs; Bird Characteristics & Adaptations; Cell Structure & Function; Cellular Res¼ration; The Leaf; Meiosis; Mendel's Principles of Heredity; Photosynthesis; Mitosis; and Roots and Stems.

Courses are designed to meet the instructor's curriculum guidelines with new scripts and visuals and parallel current textbooks. Tutorials reinforce presentation material and provide a "hands–;on" learning experience through mouse–;driven exercises.

A glossary defines and pronounces biological terms, and the Pretest/Post–;test section asks randomly assorted multiple choice questions. Plus, online help offers information on program operation and features.

Multiple co¼es, network versions and preview discs are available. Cyber Ed, Paradise, CA, (916) 872–;2432. WM

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