SOS The Civil War 2013

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Want to spark your teen's interest in American history? You can with the fun, interactive computer-based Switched-On Schoolhouse The Civil War elective! Made for grades 9-12, this captivating, in-depth one-semester course will give your homeschool student a deeper look at the events surrounding one of the most pivotal points in American history–the Civil War. Making the past come alive, this SOS course includes a study of key war figures like Abraham Lincoln, and looks at the daily life of a soldier. Better than a textbook, this multimedia-enriched course comes with interactive maps, so your student can gain an understanding of war strategy and troop movement! Plus, video clips, learning games, and the "text-to-speech" tool are added to enhance learning.

Switched-On Schoolhouse also offers parents automatic grading and lesson planning! Imagine the elimination of endless hours pouring over paperwork! You'll actually have more time to spend teaching your child. In addition, to help make homeschooling a breeze, this one-of-a-kind curriculum has a built-in calendar, a message center, and customizable lessons that can be easily altered to your student's learning pace! Taught from a Christian perspective, this enriching history course covers the points of contention between the North and South, major battles like the Battle of Gettysburg, the Emancipation Proclamation, the period of reconstruction, and the war's lasting impact on the United States. Get your child excited about history and order the fun, exciting Switched-On Schoolhouse Civil War elective for grades 9-12 from Alpha Omega Publications today!

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Minimum System Requirements for Switched-On Schoolhouse 2013 Edition 

Windows® XP Service Pack 3
    Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or higher
    1 GHz or higher processor
    512 MB Memory (RAM)
    3 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

Windows® Vista® Service Pack 2
    1.4 GHz or higher processor
    1 GB Memory (RAM) (2 GB for 64-bit)
    3 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

Windows® 7 & 8
    1.4 GHz or higher processor
    2 GB Memory (RAM)
    3 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

NOTE: Windows RT is NOT supported.

Note: These requirements are minimal. Depending on the configuration of your computer, you may find that you need to run SOS on a computer that exceeds these requirements, giving you more memory and a faster processing speed.

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Optimal Performance System Requirements for Switched-On Schoolhouse 2013 Edition 

Windows® XP Service Pack 3
    Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7 or higher
    2 GHz or higher processor
    2 GB Memory (RAM)
    10 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

Windows® Vista® Service Pack 2
    2 GHz or higher processor
    4 GB Memory (RAM)
    10 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

Windows® 7 & 8
    Dual core processor
    4 GB Memory (RAM) (2 GB for 32-bit)
    10 GB hard drive space
    1024x768 or higher resolution monitor
    CD-ROM drive
    Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
    Printer recommended

NOTE: Windows RT is NOT supported.

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