Set in the exotic undersea world of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Odell Down Under is similar to the classroom classic, Odell Lake, but on a much grander scale–and survival under the sea has never been more challenging!
As colorful fish weave through the maze of coral, it’s easy to believe you’ve found an underwater paradise. But even the most beautiful creatures can pose a deadly threat. Unlock the mysteries of the Great Barrier Reef with Odell Down Under.
Swim with the sharks…but don’t get eaten…in Odell Down Under!
Product Overview
It’s a “fish-eat-fish” world down there.
Learn what it takes to survive as a fish in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Will you lurk from hiding place to hiding place as a moray eel? Aggressively attack prey as a blacktip shark? Stun ememies with a shocking volt as a short-tail electric ray? Or play it passive and hide from enemies? Whatever fish you choose to be, you’ll need to quickly learn to tell friend from foe. Or you’ll quickly become somene’s dinner. A great way to learn about your place in the food chain and how you should act is to check out “Information Mode.” This guide features lots of facts about over 100 life forms found in Odell Down Under — from an animal’s predators and prey to its special abilities and social behavior. You can even create your own fish, giving it the perfect balance of speed, endurance, agility, and size to increase its chances for a long, healthy life in the Great Barrier Reef. Then send it out to fend for itself!
Awards and Recognitions
- HomePC® Editors’ Choice – 100 Top Products (1994)
- Institute for Childhood Resources – 10 Best Children’s Software
- The International Consumer Electronics Show® – Innovations Software Showcase
(Summer 1994) - MacUser – Eddy Award (1994)
- The National Parenting Center – Seal of Approval (1994)
- Parents’ Choice – Honor
Features and Benefits
- Teaches ecological balance.
- Simulates food chains.
- Reveals coral reef ecosystems.
- It’s grounded in authentic content. Includes 55 role-playable fish for exploring many facets of a coral reef.
- Exercises thinking skills and deductive reasoning, while improving reading comprehension.
Computer System Requirements Information
| Macintosh® Product Information | Windows® Product Information |
| System 6.0.7 or later required; System 7 or later recommended. 2MB RAM required for black and white display 4MB RAM required for color display 4MB RAM required for System 7 Hard disk Supports Macintosh compatible printers | 386 or higher Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher 256-color SVGA display 4MB RAM Windows-compatible mouse Hard disk Windows-compatible sound card supported |
Odell Down Under Versions
Home Version — The home version contains the standard Odell Down Under CD-ROM and user’s manual. The perfect package for home learning and entertainment.
| Target Audience: | Ages 8-14 |
|---|---|
| MECC Learning Category: | Discovery Learning |
| Support Materials: | User’s Guide, on-screen help |
| Description | Product Number | Retail | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disk Based – Macintosh Version | |||
| Single Product | HMC229 | $44.95 | N/A |
| Disk Based – Windows Version | |||
| Single Product | HMW329 | $44.95 | N/A |
School Version — In addition to the standard Odell Down Under 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 Amazon Trail.
| Target Audience: | Ages 8-14 (Grades 3-9) |
|---|---|
| MECC Learning Category: | Discovery Learning |
| Support Materials: | User’s Guide, on-screen help |
| Description | Product Number | Retail | Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disk Based – Macintosh Version | |||
| Single Product | MC229 | $69.00 | $48.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | MC229LAB | $169.00 | $118.00 |
| Building Site License | MC229BSL | $699.00 | $489.00 |
| Disk Based – Windows Version | |||
| Single Product | MW329 | $69.00 | $48.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | MW329LAB | $169.00 | $118.00 |
| Building Site License | MW329BSL | $699.00 | $489.00 |
Contact MECC for details.