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<strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Holdings</strong>- <strong>with</strong> <strong>Call</strong> <strong>Number</strong> <strong>and</strong> Librarian Notes<br />

01 Apr 2011 12:44 PM<br />

<strong>Monarch</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

Title Author<br />

<strong>Call</strong> <strong>Number</strong><br />

Resource Type: Software<br />

Magic <strong>School</strong> Bus Explores Inside the Earth : Scholastic Inc. / Microsoft Home (Firm)<br />

(electronic resource) (Magic <strong>School</strong> Bus<br />

Volume 2)<br />

*** Teaches: earth science, geology, erosion, & scientific method *****<br />

Age range: 6-10<br />

Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5<br />

CSR Review: Ms. Frizzle <strong>and</strong> her class are back! This time, Arnold has lost four samples from his rock collection.<br />

To find the missing items, the magic bus takes off on another field trip where kids visit six geological zones: a<br />

canyon, an underwater volcano, a giant fault, a cavern, a l<strong>and</strong> volcano, <strong>and</strong> the inside of a crystal. In each<br />

geological zone, children can see slide shows <strong>and</strong> videos on the area, or can exit the bus to explore <strong>and</strong> collect<br />

rock samples. The analysis of the samples is the best part of the program. First, kids examine the samples at the<br />

Geo Table to see whether the substances are rock or mineral- igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary. Next,<br />

children perform a series of tests until the rocks are identified. Sometimes the analysis will turn up one of Arnold's<br />

missing rocks or minerals. Other times, children will have to take the samples to the Transformer or the Kitchen<br />

to get to the bottom of the mystery. In the Transformer, samples are converted back into original substances. The<br />

arrowhead we found was returned to obsidian, <strong>and</strong> our brick was transformed into shale. In the Kitchen, you can<br />

even make certain rocks <strong>and</strong> minerals by combining elements <strong>with</strong> heat. Once kids have found or created all four<br />

missing rocks, they can print out a special certificate. After locating all of the rocks, there's a new set to look for.<br />

Testers, ages eight to ten enjoyed the program <strong>and</strong> felt that they learned a lot about geology. This is a<br />

jam-packed CD <strong>with</strong> lots of strong content <strong>and</strong> activities. The program is tricky to get started <strong>with</strong>, but fun once<br />

underway.<br />

Platform: Win 95, Win 3.1 (CD-ROM)<br />

111.111 SCH<br />

----System requirements-----: Multimedia PC <strong>with</strong> 486SX microprocessor or better, running at 25MHz (33MHz<br />

recommended); 4MB RAM (8MB recommended); MS-DOS 5.0 or later; Windows 3.1 or later; SVGA graphics<br />

capabilities (local bus video recommended); eight-bit audio board (sixteen-bit recommended); hard disk <strong>with</strong> 5MB<br />

free space; double-speed CD-ROM drive; Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device; headphones or<br />

speakers. Title from disc label. Based on the Scholastic book series <strong>and</strong> Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)<br />

television series. Ages 6 to 10. Multimedia science adventure program for primary <strong>and</strong> younger elementary<br />

students.<br />

ResourceMate® 3.0 <strong>Monarch</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

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