Crosscountry USA - Photo Safari

Grade Levels: 1 to 4
Ages: 6 and up

Start your engines and set off on a photo safari!
v Children embark on a fascinating mission to find and photograph North American endangered animals. This simulation lets children drive a truck through every state and more than 100 cities in search of animals. Drive safely and staying healthy along the way is very important for a successful journey.

Learning Objectives:

Understand animal habitats

Describe the appearance and behavior of animals

Discover what animals need to survive

Understand animal adaptations to different environments

Human impact on animals

Develop map reading skills

Locate states and capital cities

Relate consequences to actions

Develop decision making skills

Build problem solving skills

Develop direction skills

Relate temperature to real-life situations

Drive your Own Truck

Photograph endangered animals and deliver your pictures to hundreds of cities across the U.S.

Realistic graphics illustrate America's amazing scenery

Stop at points of interest along the way & collect postcards

Create a personal travel log

GPS navigation system

Key facts for every state and more than 100 cities