Crosscountry USA is an educational driving software that takes users on a virtual journey across the United States. It aims to teach geography, history, and cultural facts along the way.
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach geography? Look no further than this American adventure simulation! Your classroom will transform into a thrilling truck-driving experience as students navigate an 18-wheeler throughout the country, picking up and delivering a variety of commodities. With access to on-screen maps and a compass, students will learn valuable skills that include map reading, problem-solving, and decision-making as they travel between any of the 203 cities.
This software is perfect for incorporating time management skills as students must decide when to eat and sleep and plan the most efficient route to deliver their goods. The program also includes real-life road conditions and photographs of cities, famous places, and landmarks, which add a visually stimulating dimension to the journey.
Throughout the simulation, students will learn about the 53 commodities they are delivering and get an understanding of the economy, developing much-needed geographic literacy. They'll also learn about the relationships between places and regions, helping them understand the bigger picture.
To use this software, you'll need a Power Mac with a 133 MHz processor or better, 50 MB of free RAM (64 MB recommended), a 640x480 resolution display with thousands of colors or better, a CD-ROM drive (required for program installation only), and 160 MB of available hard-disk space. However, the experience students will receive is impressive and well worth the technical requirements.
This software is perfect for incorporating time management skills as students must decide when to eat and sleep and plan the most efficient route to deliver their goods. The program also includes real-life road conditions and photographs of cities, famous places, and landmarks, which add a visually stimulating dimension to the journey.
Throughout the simulation, students will learn about the 53 commodities they are delivering and get an understanding of the economy, developing much-needed geographic literacy. They'll also learn about the relationships between places and regions, helping them understand the bigger picture.
To use this software, you'll need a Power Mac with a 133 MHz processor or better, 50 MB of free RAM (64 MB recommended), a 640x480 resolution display with thousands of colors or better, a CD-ROM drive (required for program installation only), and 160 MB of available hard-disk space. However, the experience students will receive is impressive and well worth the technical requirements.
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