"Crosscountry USA 2"

 

This enjoyable game teaches students how to apply geography knowledge in real life by doing things such as planning routes and reading maps as well as trying to maintain a budget. The weather in the game changes so you can find yourself driving through rain or snow. The game also changes from day-time to night-time. The player can also choose to stop at a gas station or go into a diner during the game.

If you liked the original Crosscountry USA, you and your students will love this new, updated version of the program.

Your geography classroom becomes a real American adventure!

Main Menu	Detailed Map
Dash view	Country Map

Skill Development Included in Crosscountry USA 2:

- geographical literacy

- map reading

- decision making

- estimating

- problem solving

- survival math

- direction skills

Students 'drive' an 18-wheel truck around the country picking up and delivering a variety of commodities. As they travel between any of 203 cities, they'll learn valuable skills including problem solving, map reading and decision making. On-screen maps, GPS navigation and a compass allow students to learn directions and plan the most efficient route. Students learn time management, decide when to eat and sleep, and watch road conditions.

Photographs of cities, famous places, and landmarks add a visual dimension to the journey.

Laptop > Photo Album > Commodities	Postcards
End-of-game success screen	Scenario Creator (School versions only)

Descriptions and pictures of each of the 53 commodities teach students the basis of the economy. Along the way, students develop geographic literacy. They learn about the relationships between places, goods, and regions. In addition, they develop an understanding of their place in the context of this information.

Crosscountry USA 2 is engaging enough to keep students of all ages interested. This program is easily integrated into your multi-strand curriculum.

 

System Requirements
Windows: - 166 MHz processor (or better) - Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4, 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7 & 8 - 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) - 640 x 480 resolution display with 16-bit color (or better) - CD-ROM drive (required for program installation only) - 160MB of available hard-disk space - DirectX version 3 or better - Windows-compatible sound card (if sound is desired)	Mac: - Power Mac with a 133 MHz processor (or better) - Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, 10.2.x ~ 10.5.x or up to Intel Mac 10.6.x Snow Leopard - 50 MB free RAM (64 MB recommended) - 640 x 480 resolution display with thousands of colors (or better) - CD-ROM drive (required for program installation only) - 160MB of available hard-disk space
Linux: - 166 MHz processor (or better) - Redhat 8.x or Mandrake 9.x (or better) - 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) - 640 x 480 resolution display with 16-bit color (or better) - CD-ROM drive (required for program installation only) - 160MB of available hard-disk space - Linux-compatible sound card (if sound is desired)