What is The Digital Field Trip to the Wetlands? This Digital Field Trip uses virtual reality technology to allow students to visit a bog in Ontario without getting their feet wet! It is a truly interactive CD-ROM incorporating animations, narration, games, text, full color photographs and a comprehensive workbook in one easy-to-use package. The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands makes learning biology an enjoyable experience; students have fun and are able to learn independently through exploration and discovery. The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands teaches the principles of wetlands ecology and encourages an awareness of the importance of wetlands conservation. What does it cover?      The five modules, Field Trip, Study of a Bog,  Wetlands Types,           Mechanisms of a Wetland and Our Endangered Wetlands are          integrated one fully interactive learning tool.      The Field Trip module uses virtual reality technology to allow the          student to explore the Cloud Lake bog in Algonquin Park,          Ontario, Canada.      The Study of A Bog module includes The Bog Food Web, Plant           and Animal Adaptations, Formation and Succession, as well as           an in-depth study of Photosynthesis.       The Wetlands Types module covers the similarities and differences          of the various wetland types.      The Mechanisms of a Wetland module addresses topics such as           nutrient cycles, erosion, ground water, productivity and flooding.      Our Endangered Wetlands deals with the issues of conservation,           habitat and pollution. The modular Teacher/Student Workbook, included in the educational version, provides a structured way to explore The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands, as well as a useful field guide. PageMaker and Word files are included on the disc to allow for customization. Easy-to-use The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands is a stand-alone CD-ROM that requires no training beyond that needed for normal Macintosh and Windows use. A simple point and click interface, context-specific help and a map of the whole project, ensure that students never get lost. Who would benefit from using it? The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands is geared toward high school students but encompasses topics accessible to students of all ages, natural history enthusiasts, biologists, libraries, and anyone interested in ecology and the environment. Students whose first language is not English will love this CD as they can click on most words to see a definition and hear the pronunciation. Easy to install The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands will run directly from the CD-ROM, or the program can be installed on a hard drive. Multi-platform The Digital Field Trip to The Wetlands uses hybrid CD technology; the same disc runs on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Hardware requirements Minimal hardware: A low-end Macintosh (LC III or better) or color Windows 3.1 computer (8-bit VGA, 8-bit sound card, 386 processor or better), and double-speed CD-ROM drive. Pricing: Home versions are just $49. Educational versions, complete with a student/teacher workbook, are $99. Network pricing is available upon request.       How to Purchase