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The Crosscountry series is a simulation program where students are given an assignment and drive across Canada or USA picking up commodities or taking photos of endangered animals. Along the way they must make wise decisions to avoid mishaps. Using a GPS, students plan their route while learning facts about each Province or State.

Crosscountry Canada 2

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

Type: Win/Mac CD-ROM
Ages: 9 and up
Grade: 4 and up

Students 'drive' an 18-wheel truck around the country picking up and delivering a variety of commodities. As students travel between any of 79 cities, they learn valuable skills such as problem solving, map reading, and decision making.

School Edition Manual PDF

Your geography classroom becomes a real Canadian adventure!

On-screen maps and a compass allow players to learn directions and plan the most efficient route. They'll 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.

Descriptions and pictures of each of 50 commodities teach students the basis of the economy. Along the way, they develop geographical literacy. Students 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 Canada 2 is engaging enough to keep students of all ages interested. The program is easily integrated into your multi-strand curriculum.

Crosscountry Canada 2 is a powerful tool for long-term learning, and it has a place in every grade 4 to 9 classroom.

Skill Development Includes:
- geographical literacy
- map reading
- decision making
- estimating
- problem solving
- survival math
- direction skills

Teacher's guide and wall map of Canada included with all school versions!

Current Canadian prices can be found by entering the name "Crosscountry Canada" in the catalog quick search field at the top of this page.

Crosscountry USA 2

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

Type: Win/Mac CD-ROM
Ages: 9 and up
Grade: 4 and up

School Edition Manual PDF

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.

Laptop > Detailed Map	Laptop > Country Map

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


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.
End-of-game success screen	Scenario Creator

Crosscountry USA 2 is a powerful tool for long-term learning. It has a place in every grade 4 to 9 classroom. Skill Development Includes: - geographical literacy - map reading - decision making - estimating - problem solving - survival math - direction skills Teacher's guide and wall map of the USA included with all school versions! Current Canadian prices can be found by entering the name "Crosscountry USA" in the catalog quick search field at the top of this page.

Crosscountry Canada Photo Safari

Type: Win/Mac CD-ROM
Ages: 6 and up
Grade: 1 to 4

Start your engines and set off on a photo safari!

Children embark on a fascinating mission to find and photograph Canadian species at risk.

This simulation lets children drive a truck through every province and territory and up to 79 communities in search of animals.

Driving safely and staying healthy along the way is very important for a successful journey. Vivid 3-D graphics create a real-life environment and make learning fun!

School Edition Manual PDF

Start-up screen	Assignment

Laptop > Detailed Map	Dash view

Learning Objectives Understand animal habitats Describe the appearance and behaviour of animals Discover what animals need to survive Understand animal adaptations to different environments Learn about human impact on animals Develop map-reading skills Locate provinces, territories and capital cities Relate consequences to actions Develop decision-making skills Build problem-solving skills Develop direction skills Relate temperature to real-life situations

Police pull over driver for speeding	Animal snapshot


Drive your Own Truck Photograph species at risk, and then deliver your pictures Realistic graphics illustrate Canada's amazing scenery Stop at points of interest along the way and collect postcards Create a personal travel log GPS navigation system Key facts for every province and territory, as well as 79 cities and towns

Laptop showing GPS	Refuelling

Cross-Reference Charts The Animal-City Chart lets you search by animal name and learn where the 50 animals in the game can be found. The City-Animal Chart lets you search by city name and find out which animals live near each city.

Laptop > Photo Assignment	End-of-game success screen

Teacher's guide and wall map of Canada included with all school versions! Current Canadian prices can be found by entering the name "Photo Safari" in the catalog quick search field at the top of this page.

If you like the Crosscountry products be sure to check out the improved "All The Right Type 3 Plus"