Plunge into an island adventure with the ClueFinders! When a sudden tsunami shipwrecks the savvy sleuths on an uncharted volcanic island, they need your help to solve a mystery and escape before the volcano blows. Tackle tricky challenges in reading, math, geography and science on a bold adventure across the island, under the sea, and into the volcano!

Features:

• Explore 16 thrill-packed activities, all geared specifically toward the learning needs of 5th graders.
• Build more than 85 critical 5th grade skills in math, language arts, science, social studies, and problem solving.
• Work your way up through four skill levels.
• Stumped? No problem! Detailed help features ease the way through tough challenges.
• Mark each milestone with a motivating progress report.

Trust ClueFinders® 5th Grade Adventures to build a whole year of essential 5th grade skills!

Product Features:

• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Geometry
• Functions
• Reading comprehension
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Verb tenses
• Antonyms
• Synonyms
• Physical science
• Life science
• Ecology
• Environmental awareness
• U.S. geography
• Longitude and latitude
• U.S. and world history
• Cultural diversity
• Logic
• Visual reasoning
• Critical thinking
  

Includes:

Now with the new A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology!

A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology is a dynamic system that continually adjusts the program to match each player's growing abilities. A.D.A.P.T. effectively builds skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

A. Assesses Abilities - A fun activity assesses each player's skills. It then starts the learning adventure at the right skill level in each program area.

D. Develops Skills - Each activity is tailored to each player's individual progress.

A. Adjusts Levels - Skill levels are automatically adjusted to match each player's growing abilities, so learning is always stimulating, never frustrating.

P. Provides Help - The program's characters act as personal tutors, offering detailed learning help when needed.

T. Tracks Progress - Every skill is monitored to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. A.D.A.P.T. helps players make progress in the areas they need the most.

Windows System Requirements:

• Pentium 166 MHz or faster (Pentium II 300 MHz or faster for XP)
• Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP
• Hard Disk: 100 MB available
• RAM: 32 MB (128 MB RAM for XP)
• CD-ROM: 8X Speed
• Monitor: High Color, 16-bit
• Audio: Windows-compatible Sound card and speakers
• Other: Mouse
• Recommended: Internet Access Printer
  

Macintosh System Requirements:

• Power PC 180 MHz or faster
• Mac OS 8.6-9x and OS X
• Hard Disk: 100 MB available
• RAM: 32 MB
• CD-ROM: 8X Speed
• Monitor: Thousands color Display, 16-bit
• Audio: Sound card and speakers
• Other: Mouse
• Recommended: Internet Access Printer