Interfact Storm

Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Two-Can Publishing

Age Group: Age 4 to 8, Age 8 and Up
Type: Science, Reference
Price: $15

PC version requires:
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 - 386/33 Mhz, 4M RAM

Mac version requires:
68020 processor, OS 7.0, 4M RAM

Description:

Interfact Storm includes a fact-filled, 48 page spiral book that's packed with pictures, drawings and includes information on the various types of storms, as well as a CD-ROM that enhances the lessons with challenging activities, quizzes and games.

The games include:

  • Eye of the Storm - race the computer to the eye of the storm by answering correctly.
  • Storm Chaser - become a TV storm reporter
  • Weather Map - put the correct storm symbols on the weather map
  • Weather Plane - practice flying into the center of hurricanes, thunderstorms and blizzards.
  • Shipping Forecast - plot the safest course across a stormy ocean
  • Storm Simulator - create conditions to spark a storm!
  • Balloon Race - monitor the wind strength along the course.

Features:

  • For ages 7-12
  • 15 hours of fun
  • The book and CD-ROM are nicely integrated
  • Great depth of content

Technical Aspects:

We had no problems during installation or runtime, but the book does include sections on how to install, use and troubleshoot the program.

Report and Conclusions:

This book and program work together to provide extensive information about the phenomena of storms and their causes. The kit could be used in a homeschool or classroom and could be taught in conjunction with a field trip to a weather station and lessons on storm safety.




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