The classroom science teacher who uses the Marine Life Learning System will find that it is an interactive educational environment that provides students with the opportunity to explore many aspects of shark anatomy. As an information resource, the Marine Life Learning System enables students to access information which is presented in a variety of formats. The ease of use of the menu system utilized in this program makes it possible for students with little computer experience to operate the program.

The lessons are the tutorial components of the program and allow the student to proceed in a self-paced manner and to access the glossary to retrieve a definition at any time. The probe allows the student to quickly access more detailed information using graphic representation of anatomical structures and to find names of structures and functions. Outside of the lesson the glossary can also be accessed to allow the student to quickly find the definition of a science term.

A comprehension check is used to measure each student's understanding of the material presented in the lesson. Learning games help to motivate the student to master the anatomical terminology used in the program and a quiz for each anatomical view measures the student's progress in learning the structures and functions.

Students who use the Marine Life Learning System will develop a positive attitude toward the study of marine biology because the system involves the student in the learning process by presenting options at a variety of points in the program. The menu driven format of this instructional product encourages exploration. All options lead to interesting and rewarding activities.

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