9th Grade Science (General Science)
Review your high school students’ knowledge of science with ODYSSEYWARE 9th Grade Science. With state-of-the-art lessons, this online, ten-unit elective is an exploration of various scientific topics including matter, scientific measurement, oceanography, and astronomy. Built-in quizzes, tests, and media-rich, interactive lessons refresh students’ knowledge. Appealing video clips and learning games enrich content and support retention. This technology-rich course is a power source for reviewing general science.
Give a Testimonial Share This Page High school students can polish up on scientific thought with ODYSSEYWARE 9th Grade Science. Packed with colorful and creative lessons, this Internet-based elective for grades 9-12 is a review of science fundamentals in an exciting, dynamic online learning environment. With an overview of general science, this web-driven course covers physical science concepts like nuclear energy, earth's surface, constellations, the future of science, atomics, and oceanography, as well as a comprehensive look at health in the human body. Lessons include experiments to enhance learning. Better than a traditional textbook, this course integrates multimedia tools, video clips, animation, and interactive learning games into the lessons. Beneficial for both visual and auditory learners, this innovative course uses attention-grabbing media tools to explain lesson topics and involve students in their learning.
Conveniently available 24/7, ODYSSEYWARE 9th Grade Science includes various time-saving, teacher-friendly features like automatic grading, lesson planning, a built-in calendar, and a handy message center. Real-time curriculum updates ensure you have the most recent information available. With nothing to install, our curriculum can be online and available to your students in moments! Make the digital connection with ODYSSEYWARE.
"I greatly appreciate the wide variety of courses offered and the frequency that new courses are added. ODYSSEYWARE is a complete online curriculum solution for schools, and it's geared to meet the needs of all students."
-Quint Pease, SD"With ODYSSEYWARE, students are motivated. It's designed for kids in the 21st century. They're not expected to watch some antiquated video. Instead, they are able to participate in their own instruction through the text and the multimedia elements. That—combined with the fact that they can work at their own pace—helps them stay motivated."
-Scott Davis, TX"I had a chance to build a course for my eighth graders. I love it. I didn't have to go in and edit each individual student! It saved me tons of time. Thanks!!"
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Adobe® Flash® |
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Adobe® Acrobat® |
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Turn off or otherwise modify local caching at the workstation level. |
Set caching to zero or lowest possible setting and purge the browser history files. Firefox: Internet Explorer: |
Popup |
Set popup blockers to allow popup windows from the ODYSSEYWARE application site. |
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If using AVG you must disable “link scanning.” |
Network and Appliances
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Filtering |
Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any filtering software that may be in use. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com |
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Put the ODYSSEYWARE domains on whitelist and/or exception list of any proxy servers. |
Add the following domains: http://*.owotw.com If there is caching on the network, users could see issues with logging in and sending answers to ODYSSEYWARE because they are not accessing our servers but stored copy of website. |
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If using a wireless network, we recommend the use of 802.11g or 802.11n. |
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The amount of bandwidth required depends on how many users are requesting data, ODYSSEYWARE recommends 25kbps for each user. |
Use a bandwidth log or speedtest to determine the amount of free bandwidth your location has to download the text, graphics, audio and video files that make up the ODYSSEYWARE curriculum and upload any work. |
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