The Animal Kingdom Series is a 6 CD set that covers the topics of Sponges,
Cnidarians, Mollusks, Annelids, Arthopods, Birds: Characteristics &
Adaptations.
Sponges
Come
explore the life of the primitive and peculiar animals in this interactive
program entitled Sponges. Pop-up graphics illustrate the characteristics that
classify sponges as animals as well as the qualities that make sponges unique.
Intriguing animations show how sponge cells relate to one another and how entire
colonies of sponges relate to other organisms. Students will absorb the vividly
presented information about sponge anatomy and reproduction. Easy to use
tutorials reinforce the student’s comprehension of the program.
Cnidarians
Come
explore the underwater world of the Cnidarians, an ancient yet
successful group of animals that include colorful corals, strange sea anemones,
and elegant jellyfish. Detailed graphics and a comprehensive narration allow
students to discover the unique characteristics of this phylum. Creative
animations and illustrations engage students to learn about the unusual
strategies the members of this phylum use to eat, move, reproduce, and survive.
Colorful interactive modules give students a chance to review their knowledge of
Cnidarians in a stimulating manner.
Mollusks
Vibrant
photographs and original three-dimensional artwork reveal the biology of the
mollusks in outstanding detail. Detailed animations show processes as they
really occur in the “soft bodied” animals. From unique evolutionary adaptations
of the four major classes to in-depth examinations of unifying organ systems and
body structures, the Mollusks program provides a comprehensive study of these
remarkable creatures.
Annelids
Explore
the biology and natural history of segmented worms! Learn how earthworms
improve soil and why they come to the surface on rainy days. Discover features
annelids share with all animals as well as distinctive characteristics found
only in phylum Annelida. Annelids interactive overview of the three largest
annelid classes teaches students the importance of oligochaetes, the different
body plans of polychaetes, and the actual medical uses of leeches.
Arthropods
Why can tiny ants
carry such large objects? Arthropods provides answers to students’ major
questions about insects, spiders, crustaceans, and other organisms with
jointed legs. Arthropods are the most diverse animals on the planet in terms
of both species diversity and sheer numbers. Full-color photographs, detailed
illustrations, and enlightening animations depict the biology of these unique
and fascinating animals.
Birds:
Characteristics & Adaptation
More
than a program full of pretty pictures, this CD-ROM explores the evolution,
structure, and adaptations of birds in an extensive and insightful manner.
Excellent narratives and sound effects that will keep the viewer's interest are
incorporated with numerous photographs, drawings, detailed illustrations and
animations.
For course outline please look at specific entry.
