HIT: Plant CD

["Kathryn K. Lafferty" <klaffert@PEN.K12.VA.US>]

Thanks to those who responded to my request for plant related
CDs for 2nd grades to use.  Several people recommended one by
National Geographic, which I think is the one I've read good
reviews of.  In addition, the following two suggestions were
received:

Land Designer by Green Thumb Software has an excellent
presentation of flower garden plants, from White Flower Farm. Most have color
photos. All have growing parameters (water, soil, growing zone, longevity,
etc.) You can even design your own garden right down to the walkway
compositions.

Doesn't cover "wild" plants though.

the Missouri Conservation Department has put out a wonderful
CD-ROM called "Habitactics".  I really think any age can use it--we've had
third graders playing it as well as my middle school students.  (I
even have fun with it.)

The program is composed of two parts--a short game and a
long game.  I believe the short game might help with what you are looking
for.  It has pictures of plants and the student must match the plant
with its habitat.  You can also click on a question mark and information
on the specific plant will be given (both spoken and written).  I am
really sold on the whole CD program and the kids love it.  Great graphics,
animation, etc.--and the best part, it only costs $10.00.

If you are interested contact:  Missouri Dept. of Conservation
                                     P.O. Box 180
                                     Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180
(Double check first # of zip code, I accidentally deleted it
when posting the hit!)

--
Kathy Lafferty
klaffert@pen.k12.va.us
Patrick Henry Elementary School
Alexandria, VA