Australian Desert - Studies of science and environment

Topics: Desert ecosystem

Ages: 9 - adult

Prices in NZ dollars. Excludes GST (NZ only) and freight
Australian Desert Single User	MWADS	$39.95
Australian Desert 5 User bundle	MWAD5	$180.00
Australian Desert 10 to 15 User, each	MWAD10	$20.00
Australian Desert 16 to 20 User, each	MWAD16	$18.00
Australian Desert Unlimited Site Licence	MWADSL	$395.00

• Suitable project, classroom or general interest resource
• beautiful images that can be printed
• stunning video footage with narration
• amazing wildlife sounds
• easy to read information that can be printed
• knowledge games

Suitability

This program is a suitable learning and information resource for mainstream students from middle primary to upper secondary school. It is a superb resource for teachers and parents wanting high quality reference software, and would also appeal to ESL or exchange students. (Narratives can be listened to in Japanese.)

Overview

Australian Deserts is an exciting program that takes a unique, interactive approach to learning about the Australian environment. This superb resource will provide students, teachers and Australian visitors with a wonderful insight into the life contained within this arid and often hostile ecosystem.

An informative introduction describes the features and importance of this environment before introducing the flora and fauna that live in and depend on the habitat.

Throughout the program, clearly presented facts and information, such as why the Crucifix Toad's body is in the shape of a ball or why the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby's future is uncertain, combine to create a genuine understanding and appreciation of why our deserts are so special.

A plain-English glossary is only a click away when unusual terms or references are encountered. These words are highlighted and can also be listened to when clicked.

Here is an opportunity to watch some amazing video clips, frame-by-frame, like that of the Bilby as it forages at night. Or print any of the many images, like the Inland Dotterel below, for use in projects and study materials.

Here and there you can listen to the sounds of this ecosystem as if you were there, and in some cases that of the inhabitants. Have you ever heard a Chiming Wedgebill?

Challenging quizzes and fun learning games check the knowledge that has been retained. The results and time-taken for these exercises are recorded and can also be printed.

There are also some very interesting questions and project suggestions that have been included to encourage deeper thought, and perhaps further research, into Australia's desert ecosystems.

You will find this to be valued and enjoyed addition to your reference library.