Switched-On Schoolhouse Science 7 Curriculum Set

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This complete 7th grade CD-ROM-based science curriculum includes the following topics: what is science, perceiving things, the Earth in space, the atmosphere, weather, climate, human anatomy, and careers in science.

The projects in this course include writing and research, along with hands-on experiments. This Switched-on Schoolhouse course includes quizzes and a test for each of the ten units.

Minimum PC computer requirements are 1.4 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, 3 GB hard drive space, 1024x768 monitor, CD-ROM drive, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer 7+, and Windows Vista or higher. A printer is recommended.

Attention XP users: XP is not be supported for SOS 2015.

Attention Vista users: You must have Service Pack 2 installed prior to installing Switched-On Schoolhouse 2015 Edition.

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Note: These requirements are minimal. You may need to run SOS on a computer that exceeds these requirements. Windows® Vista® and Windows® 7 Aero users are strongly recommended to use a computer meeting the optimal performance requirements. Click here to view system requirements.

Topics Covered in this Course

• What is Science?
• Tools of a Scientist
• Methods of a Scientist
• Careers in Science
• & more

• Perceiving Things
• Measurement
• Graphing Data
• Special Project
• & more

• Earth in Space (Part 1)
• Star Charts
• Experiment: Astrolabe
• Astronomers
• & more

• Earth in Space (Part 2)
• The Sun's Energy
• Asteroids and Comets
• The Moon
• & more

• The Atmosphere
• Structure of the Atmosphere
• Experiment: The Greenhouse
• Pollution
• & more

• Weather
• Elements of Weather
• Experiment: Dew Point
• Weather Forecasting
• & more

• Climate
• Climate: Worldwide
• Climate: Regional
• Special Project
• & more

• The Human Anatomy (Part 1)
• Human Building Blocks
• Experiment: Cheek Cell
• Senses
• & more

• The Human Anatomy (Part 2)
• The Respiratory System
• Experiment: Heart Rate
• The Digestive System
• & more

• Working in Science
• Scientists at Work
• Experiment: Red Celery
• Famous Scientists
• & more