The room is lined with student reports on the different planets. The user can click on any report to see and hear facts about that planet. Pictures are of real shots of the planets.
Once the user begins the field-trip into outerspace, Ms. Friz gets lost while going through the asteroid belt. It is now up to the user to help the students find Ms. Friz.
The user must explore different planets, hear reports, and play the "Whatsit" game in order to win coins. These coins are placed in a special slot on the transformed school bus. Earning these coins allows the user to hear clues in order to locate their missing teacher. [Top of Page]
The graphics are very colorful and attractive. Liz the lizard is always hanging around to repeat the directions or help out whenever needed. [Top of Page]
This could be used in combination with the video and book of the same name. The facts are short and concise. Students could record facts to help with their own reports. An instruction book, which includes a pass port section and stickers, is included with this CD-ROM. [Top of Page]
The system requirements are: a 386 processor or better, 4 MB of RAM, SVGA 256 color monitor, Microsoft Windows 3.1 with Multimedia Extensions, compatible CD-ROM drive, compatible sound card, mouse, and speakers. [Top of Page]
"...stunning videos and facts are interspersed with
different activities."