Mayaquest

Over a thousand years ago, one of earth’s most advanced civilizations suddenly collapsed. It’s your students’ task to find out why.

Set in the not-so-distant future, MayaQuest lets students retrace the route of the real-life MayaQuest bicycle expedition. By bike, students journey through the rainforests and ruins of Central America to uncover clues about the mysterious collapse of the ancient Maya civilization.

Along the way, they learn about the history, culture and geography of the region as it engages them in one of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

Product Overview

MayaQuest lets students be detectives and explorers in search of answers to explain the collapse of the ancient Maya civilization. This learning adventure will take them on a virtual field trip of ancient ruins as captured on film by the world-record holding MayaQuest bicycle team. Along the way, they’ll use a collection of high-tech tools to solve tasks, navigate rugged bike paths, and better understand the ancient Maya. This adventure contains over 1,500 photos and video clips from the actual MayaQuest expedition. Using the program’s Multimedia Resource Tool, kids can easily export any of the program’s images, sounds or text into their favorite word-processing or presentation-making software to create their own multimedia adventure journal! MayaQuest also offers a special feature for Internet users. Using Internet, kids can download new information to change their MayaQuest adventure, or connect to a huge library of text and photos that offers a wealth of information on the Maya and their world.

Features and Benefits

It’s motivating for kids and teachers! Provides actual photos and video from the exciting interactive expedition followed by thousands of classrooms via Internet and classroom Prodigy.
It’s challenging. Builds research, decision-making, and analytical skills as students are challenged by over 200 tasks.
It’s interactive. Provides a meaningful reason for students to access the Internet and investigate an ancient civilization.
It’s curriculum driven. Provides detailed information about Mayan warfare, natural disasters, Mayan math, Mayan astronomy, and connections to other ancient civilizations.
It’s grounded in authentic content. Offers an authentic look at the people, geography, and artifacts of the ancient Maya civilization.
It’s perfect for bilingual classrooms. Includes program content in both English and Spanish.

Computer System Requirements Information

Macintosh® Product Information:

Windows® Product Information:

CD-ROM System Compatibility:

68030 required (LC III or greater)
System 7.1 or later
5MB RAM required (8MB RAM recommended)
13″ or larger color display (640 x 480, 256-color)
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
Hard disk
Disk System Compatibility:

68030 required (LC III or greater)
System 7.1 or later
5MB RAM required (8MB RAM recommended)
13″ or larger color display (640 x 480, 256-color)
Hard disk

CD-ROM System Compatibility:

486 or higher
Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher
256-color SVGA display
4MB RAM required (8MB RAM recommended)
Windows-compatible mouse
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
Hard disk
Windows-compatible sound card
Disk System Compatibility:

486 or higher
Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher
256-color SVGA display
4MB RAM required (8MB RAM recommended)
Windows-compatible mouse
Hard disk
Windows-compatible sound card

Mayaquest Versions

Home Version – The home version contains the standard MayaQuest CD-ROM and user’s manual. The perfect package for home learning and entertainment.

Target Audience:	Ages 10-16
MECC Learning Category:	Learning Adventures
Support Materials:	User’s Guide, on-screen help

Description	Product Number	Retail	Member
CD-ROM (Macintosh and Windows) Single Product	HCD645	$49.95	N/A

School Version – In addition to the standard MayaQuest CD-ROM, the school version contains a teacher’s manual with supplemental materials and lesson plans for instructors to use as they teach students about the Africa Trail.

Target Audience:	Ages 10-16 (Grades 5-12)
MECC Learning Category:	Learning Adventures
Support Materials:	User’s Guide, on-screen help

Description	Product Number	Retail	Member
CD-ROM (Macintosh and Windows)
Single Product	CD645	$79.00	$55.00
Lab Pack (5)	CD645LAB	$189.00	$132.00
25 – Pack Site License	CD645BSL	$855.00	$599.00
75 – Pack Site License	CD645DSL	$2100.00	$1500.00

Disk Based – Macintosh Version
Single Product	MC245	$69.00	$48.00
Lab Pack (5)	MC245LAB	$169.00	$118.00
25 – Pack Site License	MC245BSL	$699.00	$489.00
75 – Pack Site License	MC245DSL	$2100.00	$1500.00

Disk Based – Windows Version
Single Product	MW445	$69.00	$48.00
Lab Pack (5)	MW445LAB	$169.00	$118.00
25 – Pack Site License	MW445BSL	$699.00	$489.00
75 – Pack Site License	MW445DSL	$2100.00	$1500.00
School District Site Licenses are also available. Call MECC for details.