Become A Science Explorer involves 8 different activities, 20 experiments to print off and try, brilliant graphics and 8 fun worksheets! You can also take the ultimate science test in the Bright Sparks Quiz! Benefits Dazzling animations and 3D effects make learning fun Interactive games and activities help to develop science skills Scientific observations can be recorded in a secret personal workbook Easy-to-use search engines and fact boxes Virtual stickers and badges to collect Educational Benefits: Supports Key Stages 1-2 of the National Curriculum in England, Wales and Ireland, and the Scottish 5-14 Curriculum: Encourages children to investigate science questions Covers curriculum-specific topics including: Electricity Forces and energy Light and sound Living things Materials Reactions Simple machines Space Educational games, quizzes and follow-on activities motivate children to learn Developed and tested by educational experts System Requirements Version 1 Platform Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Millenium, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE, Windows Vista 32-bit Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista Pentium 133MHz Processor or higher 16MB RAM (512MB for Vista) (128MB for 2000/XP) 16-bit colour display 640 x 480 screen resolution 16-bit sound card Loudspeakers or headphones Mouse Keyboard Printer (optional)