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Instructional Preview Collection |
The Instructional Preview Collection (IPC) contains representative software for grades K-12 donated by publishers and vendors. To date the collection contains over 100 titles that may be used on four Gateway 2000/E3000s and one Power Macintosh G3, each protected by Fool Proof. The following restrictions apply to the software and accompanying printed materials:
You may search the software list by clicking on Find in the tool bar and
then entering the subject or word you want; e.g., reading, math,
mathematics. The first title with your word highlighted will appear; click
on Find Next to locate additional titles.
If your version of Netscape does not have Find in the toolbar, click on
Edit in the toolbar, then click on Find in Page; then enter the subject or
word you want; e.g., reading, math, mathematics. The first title with your
word highlighted will appear; click on Find Next to locate additional
titles.
Thanks go to the following Companies for supplying the various software
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ABC-CLIO Bytes of Learning Careerware Coda Music Tecnology Cognitive Concepts Corbis Cord Communications/Quicksilver Software, Inc. Creative Media Creative Multimedia Creative Wonders Dallas Morning News Digital Frog DK Publishing DynEd |
Educational Activities Educational Resources EduSoft Edustar Electronic Arts Ferguson Publishing Company Flag Tower Publishing Forest Technologies Grolier Harmonic Vision Inspiration Software Lawrence Productions Maris Multimedia Microsoft Nordic Software |
Prompt Software Sanctuary Woods Multimedia, Corp (Theatrix Interactive, Inc.) Scenografica Software SchoolVision, Inc. Sierra Online SIRS Sleek Software Software USA Steck-Vaughn Theatrix Interactive, Inc. (Sanctuary Woods Multimedia, Corp.) Time Warner, Inc. TLTG William K Bradford Publishing Company |
Product, Description,Contributor |
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Features trip to airport with exploration and application of math in true-life situations regarding aviation careers. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 8-12 |
13-Adult |
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Teaches letter names, sound/symbol relationships, decoding, and matching. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line/Bright Star Technologies. PreK-K |
2-7 |
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Profiles of more than 400 leaders of industry and finance, from the 16th century to date, whose drive and vision have fueled the economy and made American business a global enterprise. Profiles include: P.T. Barnum, Elizabeth Claiborne, Michael Eisner, and Henry Ford. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12 |
9-18 |
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Based on fully updated 3rd edition of The American Heritage Children's Dictionary. Contains 13,000 headwords, over 37,000 entries and 750 animations with 800 sound effects. Windows, 1995. Publisher: DK Publishing. 2-7 |
7-12 |
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Profiles of more than1,200 American political, cultural, and social leaders from colonial times to The present. Each biography provides facts along with an examination of that leaders' influence And importance. Profiles range from George Washington to Helen Keller to Frank Lloyd Wright. Publisher: ABC--CLIO. |
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Profiles of more than 400 American military leaders from the colonial era through the present. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Profiles of more than 400 science innovators from the 18th century forward, whose discoveries have directly improved the quality and scope of health care, flight, communications, and almost every aspect of work and family lives. Profiles include Luther Burbank, Rachel Carson, Thomas Edison, and Albert Einstein. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Important social issues of the twentieth century, focusing on those of concern today and likely to remain a concern into the twenty-first century. Issues, events, and concepts include: Affirmative Action; Sexual Harassment, Immigration, Homelessness, Corporate Downsizing, and Recycling. Activities for teacher and student are included. Windows, 1999. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Database that creates a multimedia presentation of animals in their natural habitat. Macintosh, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn/Edunetics. K-2 |
5-7 |
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Provides a bridge between mathematical theory and application of that theory to solve everyday practical problems. Is interactive and provides feedback. Windows, 1996. Publisher: EDUstar America, Inc./EduSoft Ltd. 5-12 |
10-Adult |
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Provides a bridge between theory-based physical laws and principals and application of that theory to solve practical problems in everyday life. Provides graphics and Teacher Management system. Windows, 1996. Publisher: EDUstar America, Inc./EduSoft Ltd. 9-12 |
14-18 |
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Fully integrated library automation system that combines circulation, catalog searching (OPAC), cataloging, union catalog, and inventory functions. Windows, 1997. Publisher: Nichols Advanced Technology. N/A |
N/A |
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Encourages scientific inquiry skills. Experimentation with equilibrium, energy, elasticity, gravity, mass, and the fundamentals behind simple machines. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. 3-7 |
8-12 |
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Instructional videos and scientific inquiry section. Encompasses Critical Thinking and scientific investigations and predictions; develops explanations based on investigations; requires students to gather, analyze and interpret data. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Educational Activities. 6-10 |
11-15 |
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Contains number patterns; shape identification; telling time; measurements; understanding coins and money; basic addition and subtraction facts; multiplication, and equivalencies. Macintosh, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. K-3 |
5-8 |
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Learn vocabulary to identify and express feelings, establish early reading patterns, and acquire effective strategies for social interaction. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. PreK-1 |
3-6 |
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Teaches properties of light, bouyancy, and magnetism with animated puzzles and con- struction kit. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 1-5 |
6-10 |
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Allows students to explore careers that match interests and abilities. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Allows students to check interests, and provides current and useful information for career and four year high school courses. FALL, 1998. Publisher: Careerware. 6-9 |
11-14 |
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3-D scenes feature Art/Multimedia projects; medieval culture; visual literacy. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Allows students to record their own voice and practice more than 900 words in English, Spanish, and French. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 1-6 |
6-11 |
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Students explore life cycles of plants, animals, and change of seasons. Macintosh, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn/Edunetics. K-2 |
5-7 |
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Musical trip around the world which explores the cultures of eleven lands through fifteen well-known songs. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Forest Technologies/Voyager. PreK-6 |
4-11 |
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Career development with solutions for assessment, expanding self-knowledge, career exploration, decision-making, and planning. Windows/Macintosh. FALL, 1998; Replacement 2000. Publisher: Careerware. 9-12 |
14-18 |
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Occupation Exploration with activities checklist. Used for School-to-Work and Tech Prep Awareness. FALL, 1998. Texas version also loaded. Replacement 2000. Publisher: Careerware. 4-9 |
9-14 |
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Gradebook that calculates, records, reports, and forecasts student/classroom performance. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: William K. Bradford. 1-12 |
9-14 |
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An interactive geography program designed to teach and strengthen many different skills. Students become long-distance truck drivers and are supplied with facts ranging from weather to terrain to cultural differences. Entails map reading, economic or political geography and problem-solving skills. Macintosh/1996. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. 4-9 |
5-18 |
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Allows creation of crossword puzzles including position of the puzzle, the clues, and the graphic elements. Improves spelling and builds vocabulary. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Forest Technologies/Nordic Software. K-12 |
5-18 |
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Provides a single source for interactive, interlinked information on all the countries in the world. Exegy Web Site has been specially designed for students and teachers and highlights inter- national issues which enable users to focus their research beyond the curriculum. The sub- scription site provides lesson plans, student activities, and information updates. Culture Module and Environment Module Option are also available. Windows, 1999. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Nearly 500 biographies of men and women who rule or have recently ruled modern nations, including their backgrounds, worldview and politics. CD ROM is prepared to index and search profiles of leaders, periods of history, and salient social movements. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Cyber Snacks management course features estimation and graph-reading skills that enable students to make purchases for a series of planned concerts within the constraints of a budget. The student is then supplied with report of costs, earnings, profits, etc. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: CORD Communications. 6-9 |
11-14 |
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Multi-disciplinary trip through African jungle. Includes activities in mathematics, science, language arts and creative arts. Win/Mac, 1997. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. K-5 |
5-10 |
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Interactive tutorial program that is diagnostic, prescriptive, and developmental. Provides immediate feedback and positive reinforcement. May also be used for college and adult basic education. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Educational Activities. 3-8 |
8-13+ |
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Virtual reality technology allows students to visit a rainforest in Belize, Central America. Incorporates animations, narration, games, text, and full color photographs. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Digital Frog. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Teaches the principles of wetlands ecology and encourages an awareness of the impor- tance of wetlands conservation. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Digital Frog. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Presents three modules, Dissection, Anatomy and Ecology, which are integrated into one fully interactive learning tool. Combines full-motion video, animation, sounds, narration, in-depth text and images. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Digital Frog. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Teaches Geology, Earth Science, and Geophysics. Excellent cross-reference links. Macintosh, 1996. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Novice user-no prior knowledge of Astronomy required. Contains 50 space simulations, nine guided tours and a photo gallery of the mysteries of space. Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Maris Multimedia. 5-12+ |
10-Adult |
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Utilizes same structure and research-based approach as Step 1 or Step 2 but is designed to engage and motivate older students and adults who are struggling to learn to read. Macintosh/Windows, 2000. Publisher: Cognitive Concepts, Inc. 7-Adult |
12+ |
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Features six interactive games with over 300 levels of play: teaches critical phonological awareness; auditory processing, and introductory phonics skills required to learning to read and spell. Games also develop general cognitive skills that support learning, such as attention and memory. Macintosh/Windows, 2000. Publisher: Cognitive Concepts, Inc. PreK-2 |
4-7 |
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Features five interactive games with over 600 levels of play: teaches critical phonological awareness; auditory processing, and introductory phonics skills required to learning to read and spell but at more advanced levels. Teaches language processing skills critical for extracting meaning from spoken language and written text. Macintosh/Windows, 2000. Publisher: Cognitive Concepts, Inc. 2-5 |
7-10 |
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Information on all aspects of earth science through photos, videos, and pictures. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn/Edunetics. 5-8 |
10-13 |
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Virtual Reality guide to Geology, Geophysics and Earth Science. Cross-reference links. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Articles, inter-activities, research tools, Timeline of World History, Atlas and MindMaze Game. Excellent Teacher's Activity Guide included. Windows, 1995. Publisher: Microsoft. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Assists schools adding career awareness/vocational guidance into all subjects for the career-oriented secondary programs, college prep, or tech prep. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Eleven CD-ROMS provide over 1000 hours of language learning. Teacher tools include tests, lesson-planning and record-keeping. Windows, 1996. Publisher: EDUstar America, Inc./EduSoft Ltd. 6-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Establishes 19 virtual environments. Subject areas include nature, history, geography, science and culture. Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. 2-6 |
7-11 |
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Connects Ecology, Information Skills, and Life Sciences. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Curriculum connections include chemistry, history of science, life sciences, physics and mathematics. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Covers astronomy, space science and cosmology, as well as the solar system. Windows, 1996. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Updated to cover events through 1997. Windows, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Explores the biology, behavior, and cultural significance of all bird life. Windows, 1995. Publisher: DK Publishing. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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Interactive globe may be changed into 2D flat map and used to locate countries or display satellite imagery. Web-site links for every country in the world. Windows 95 only, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Featured information includes answers to over 2300 most commonly asked medical questions. Includes approximately 300 color medical illustrations from Resident & Staff Physician; health update booklets; data on over 1,600 prescription drugs and names and addresses of support groups and educational resources. Macintosh, 1994. Publisher: Creative Multimedia. 9-12+ |
14-Adult |
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Profiles of more than 300 military, political, and intellectual figures instrumental in the development of modern nations with separate reference section which provides background on individual nations, a subject index, and a country index. Windows, Macintosh, 1999. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Covers essential concepts such as pattern recognition, telling time, number recognition, counting, addition, and subtraction. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. PreK-2 |
4-7 |
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Eleven activities including art and games. Three skill levels. Helps imagination, memory use of shapes and colors, letters and numbers. Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. PreK-4 |
4-9 |
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Allows student to develop reading comprehension skills. Macintosh, 1995. Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. PreK-2 |
4-7 |
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Bicycle race simulation that requires knowledge of geometry to map out the racecourse. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: CORD Communications. 8-12 |
13-18 |
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Historical simulation that involves building a sod house, planting crops, and providing solutions to adversities on the Kansas Prairies in the 1880s. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn/Edunetics. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Computer program which allows recording, calculating, combining, plotting and reporting of grades. Version 2. Macintosh/1995. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. N/A |
N/A |
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Interface provides access to all features from a single screen. Includes Yearbook; Gallery; Interactive Reveal Art; Interactive Atlas, including thematic, historical exploration and city; Multimedia Maps; New Music; historical documents and in-depth articles. Windows, 1996. Publisher: Grolier Interactive. 5-12+ |
10-Adult |
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Writing and creativity tool for creating live shows with animated talking characters. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Allows students to create their own show with new scenes and characters. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Explore a cave-filled jungle, trap doors, and unusual, amazing plants and creatures. Contains 1,500 vocabulary words 2,500 spelling words with content from Ripley's Believe It or Not Special Collections. Publisher: Theatrix. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Learn physics and mechanics; home creative problem-solving skills; develop pattern recognition; learn to work backwards, guess, and test; build logical reasoning skills, and foster competitive and cooperative learning. Windows, 1995. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line/Bright Star Technologies. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Comprehensive TAAS preparation tool. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Sleek Software. 1-12 |
6-18 |
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Visual Learning tool to develop ideas and organize thinking. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Inspiration Software. K-12 |
5-18 |
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Photos, artwork, videos, timeline, animations, charts, sound effects, experiments, and search capabilities. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn/Edunetics. 4-8 |
9-13 |
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Development of early-learning skills such as memory, basic spelling, and mathematics. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. 2-8 |
PreK-3 |
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Introduction to rhythm, melody, orchestrations, and musical styles. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Teaches over twenty-four essential skills in an interactive situation. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. PreK-K |
4-6 |
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Teaches verbal and written reading skills using interactive computer games, oral phonics lessons, and written workbook activities. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. PreK-K |
4-6 |
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Offers 18 activities including geography, science, early math, reading comprehension, music, and more. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. 1 |
6-8 |
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Offers 22 interactive activities including puzzle solving, composition, higher math, science, basic grammar, U.S. geography, music and more. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. 2 |
7-9 |
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Offers exposure to earth science, life science, geology, spelling and grammar skills; higher math including units of measure; introduction to history, music and art; and specific emphasis on thinking logically. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. 3 |
8-10 |
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Adventure game utilizing student's knowledge of reading, spelling, math, science, art, history, music and more. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources. 4 |
8-10 |
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Timed essential typing skills and practice. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line/Bright Star Technologies. 2-5 |
7-10 |
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Big Activity CD-Roms with 80-page workbooks provide reviews of preschool skills, letter and number recognition, and phonics. Macintosh/Windows, 2000. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. PreK-1 |
4-6 |
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Features the story behind the Codex Leicester; tours the ultimate Leonardo Gallery; demonstrates Leonardo's experiments; uses the Corbis Codescope to translate Leonardo's Mirrored Writing. Windows, 1996. Publisher: Forest Technologies/Corbis. 6-12 |
11-18+ |
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Listening, speaking, and pre-reading course in English for children. Two cats teach English sounds, vocabulary and grammar through songs, games, conversations, and a wide variety of interactive exercises. Windows, 2000. Publisher: DynED. 4-10 |
PreK-5 |
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Combines pictures, movies, sound, and music with individual's voice to create a multi- media presentation. Features include sound studio with voice recording. Imports standard pictures, movies and sounds. Includes player; is Internet/supported; networkable. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Includes Macintosh Update, 1998. Designed for use with MP Express, an enabling multimedia presentation tool. Publisher: Bytes of Learning. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Problem solving; logic and deductive reasoning; visual/spatial relationships; linguistic and communication skills; memory capacity; brainstorming abilities; music, art, physics, and chemistry. Macintosh, 1995. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line. 5-12+ |
10-Adult |
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Four language arts activities which require reading ability to participate. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Activities. PreK-K |
2-6 |
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Improves twenty-two math skills. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Theatrix. 3-7 |
8-12 |
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Four-level program develops language arts skills and features real stats and real teams. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Theatrix. 3-7 |
8-12 |
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Music composition program for children which helps them develop knowledge of pitch, rhythm, melody, and musical instruments. Macintosh, 1995. Publisher: Forest Interactive Technologies. K-12 |
5-18 |
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Provides learning in social studies and geography concerning people, culture and physical geography in ten countries. Also teaches legends and folktales, national anthems, products produced in each country and ancient languages. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. 4-8 |
9-13 |
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Database of 150 maps and related factual information. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. 4-12 |
9-18 |
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Enhances the teaching of geographic literacy in both a social studies and a technology context. Program features 47 satellite maps of Texas including a map of the whole state, maps of the major geographic regions and 40 close-up maps of the largest cities, including major roads, airports and large buildings enhanced by overlay controls. Allows text descriptions, pictures, sounds and movies to be built and presented for class projects or multimedia presentations. Internet link included. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. 4-7 |
9-Adult |
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Eight levels of difficulty develop basic to advanced math skills. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 2-9 |
7-14 |
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Develops math skills through activities on "Math Heads TV Channels." Focuses on the Standards of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. 5-9 |
10-14 |
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Creates and edits test questions. Macintosh, 1995. Windows 1998. Publisher: William K. Bradford. 5-12+ |
10-Adult |
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Features eight (8) arcade-style games designed to build specific skills. Speed, accuracy, rhythm, and pattern recognition are emphasized in different ways. Games can be modified for duration, speed, content and goals. Background music optional. System options of keyboard layout, font size, line wrap and game frequency offer complete control during the learning experience. Macintosh, 1997. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Multimedia product providing a text and word processing environment that supports drafting, writing, revising, editing, illustrating, and publishing. Also includes link document, embedded notes, hypertext, integrated paint program, and lesson authoring tools for teachers. Macintosh, 1995. Publisher: SchoolVision, Inc. 6-12+ |
11-Adult |
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As paleontologists, students use their tools to dig up bones and fossils, reconstruct dinosaur skeletons, and recreate prehistoric habitats. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. 2-8 |
7-13 |
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Self-paced interactive series of 24 comprehensive lessons; includes games and composition "doodle pad." Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Harmonic Vision. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Self-paced interactive series of 24 comprehensive lessons; includes games and composition "Doodle pad." Macintosh/Windows, 1999. Publisher: Harmonic Vision. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Animated 3D skeleton character acts as guide and answers common questions about the body. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: DK Publishing. K-4 |
5-9 |
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Geography- based CD-ROM that teaches different games while showing different countries and teaching about other cultures. Includes plants and animal life. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Publisher: DK Publishing. PreK-4 |
4-9 |
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Offers a trip to 8 periods of the past, from Ancient Egypt to a 1920s city. Students may note facts about themselves to compare life today with that of past times. Games and activities included. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. 1-5 |
6-10 |
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Geography-based CD-ROM that teaches different games while showing different countries and teaching about other cultures. Includes plants and animal life. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. PreK-4 |
4-9 |
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Easy, medium, and hard problems develop competence in six areas of mathematics. Parallels NCTM national mathematical standards. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Lawrence Productions. 3-8 |
8-13 |
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Allows development of mathematical skills in the 13 areas stressed by NCTM. Contains large print, graphics, and a voiced glossary. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Lawrence Productions. 1-3 |
6-8 |
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Teaches essential geography skills by enabling students to create, navigate, and print maps of their own neighborhoods, other communities or imaginary places using objects such as roads, trees, buildings and parks. Teaches direction, distance and scale, grid coordinates, and symbols. Macintosh,1997. . Publisher: (Tom Snyder Productions), Schoolvision, Inc. 1-5 |
6-10 |
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Teaches fun animal facts, imaginative play, problem-solving, cause and effect, and beginning reading skills. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Lawrence Productions. PreK-1 |
2-6 |
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Explains how everyday machines work and who invented them. Supports the school curriculum in science and explains scientific principles, materials, and properties. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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More than 5000 questions, four levels of difficulty, animated tutorials. Covers twenty-four math skills. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Theatrix. 3-7 |
8-12 |
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Sharpens reading comprehension, spelling and vocabulary skills. Features sharp graphics and football action. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. 3-7 |
8-12 |
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Resources on endangered wildlife. Features include sound studio with voice recording. Imports standard pictures, movies, and sounds. Includes player; Internet supported; is networkable. Designed for use with MP Express, an enabling multimedia presentation tool. Macintosh/Windows Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Bytes of Learning. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Players assume role of "spotters" in charge of timing of smokejumpers. Uses vectors and seated numbers. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: CORD Communications. 8-12 |
13-18 |
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Evolutionary history from 70 million years ago through the most recent discoveries. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Maris Multimedia. 6-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Exploration of earth's natural resources. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. 4-8 |
9-13 |
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Part of the series of resource CDs that contain stills, live-action video and sound footage of different people, places and things around the world. Designed for use with MP Express, an enabling multimedia presentation tool. Macintosh/Windows, 1999. Publisher: Bytes of Learning. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Games for beginning readers. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. K-3 |
5-8 |
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Three pinball games that bring science to life and challenge the player: more than 300 quiz questions with difficulty settings: detailed illustrations and thorough explanations regarding key science curriculum topics. Windows 95 only, 1998. Publisher: DK Publishing. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Math concepts applied: Geometry; scale drawings; shapes in two and three dimensions. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: CORD Communications. 8-12+ |
13-Adult |
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Contains practice problems, diagnostic testing, and individualized instruction. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Sleek Software. 1-5 |
6-10 |
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Stimulate creativity; gather, organize, and present information; improve communication skills; apply visualization skills; encourage writing; foster teamwork. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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CD ROM featuring biographies of over 1,200 American political, cultural, and social leaders from colonial times to the present. Photographs and facts concerning each leader's influence and importance is included in each biography Profiles range from George Washington to Helen Keller to Frank Lloyd Wright. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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A collection of more than 1,500 curriculum resources integral to the study of American govern- ment. Contains video and audio clips, statistics, photographs, illustrations, maps and more. Lesson Plans and Student Activities included. Windows/Macintosh, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Text and graphic materials include people, events, and subjects related to colonial American history. Lesson Plans and Student Activities included. Windows/Macintosh, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Includes reproductions of prints and paintings, colonial and regional maps, early national flags, political and demographic statistics, prominent treaties, speeches, quotes, and biographies of noteworthy individuals such as Benjamin Franklin, Jonathan Edwards and Abigail Adams. Windows/Macintosh, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Topics range from the Monroe Doctrine to the California Gold Rush, the Spanish-American War, and Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Lesson plans and student activities are included. Windows/Macintosh, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Offers more than 500 resources, including photographs, maps, documents, biographies, organizations, including governmental agencies and governors and state administrative officers. Windows/Macintosh, 1999. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Material includes photos from the Great Depression, video clip of the Watergate hearings, audio of Neil Armstrong describing his first steps on the moon, flags of all 50 states, historic and contemporary maps, reproductions of political paraphernalia and much more. Lesson Plans and Student Activities included. Windows/Macintosh, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Assistive Technology; Funding Sources; organizations and associations grouped into fourteen categories; lists publications, publishers, and conferences that relate to the disabled. Windows, 1998. Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Science series for the second language learner. Macintosh/Windows, 1994. Publisher: TLTG. 5-8 |
10-13 |
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Covers four years of mathematics curriculum. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line. 2-12+ |
7-Adult |
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Covers four years of science curriculum. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line. 2-12+ |
7-Adult |
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(Alternate title: Numbers). Includes four learning games: Far and Near, Counting & Number Identification; Basic Addition and Subtraction; and Classification Skills. Macintosh, 1995. Publisher: Electronic Arts PreK-3 |
3-8 |
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Designed to develop research, reading, writing and language skills. Database also teaches computer skills. Windows, 1997. Publisher: SIRS. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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Current and historic government documents; landmark and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions; information about federal departments and agencies; and facts about U.S. Congressional members and Supreme Court justices. Windows, 1997. Publisher: SIRS. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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General reference database with full-text articles exploring social, scientific, historic, economic, political, and global issues. Covers more than 1,200 domestic and international newspapers, magazines, journals and government publications. Windows, 1997. Publisher: SIRS. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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Increases word recognition and improves reading comprehension; develops word and phrase recognition in English, French, and Spanish. Also improves vocabulary, music, creative writing, science, and computer skills. Activity book included. Macintosh/Windows, 1994. Publisher: Theatrix. 1-6 |
6-11 |
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The world's most comprehensive music practice system. Contains over 4,000 accompaniments that follow you. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Coda Music Technology. All |
All |
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An interactive exhibition of American history and culture. Macintosh/Windows, 1994. Publisher: Creative Multimedia. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Map reading, sequencing, cause and effect, codes and symbols, geometric shapes, and more. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Theatrix. 1-5 |
6-10 |
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CD ROM featuring programs for children, education, home and office, lifestyles, and games. Monthly receipt of new material. Macintosh/Windows, 1998-2000. Publisher: Software U.S.A. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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Students explore planets and investigate planetary science. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Maris Multimedia. 6-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Uses geometric models and the general processes of logic. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Theatrix. 5-9 |
10-14 |
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Creates books and dittos for duplication; more than 30 different cross curriculum masters with special fonts. Macintosh/Windows, 1996-97. Publisher: Forest Technologies/ScenoGrafica. K-12 |
5-Adult |
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Contains the current edition text, approximately 80 photos, more than 500 maps and hundreds of tables, plus the "Governors of Texas" text and 47 images. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Dallas Morning News. K-12 |
5-Adult |
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Provides a three-dimensional interactive globe that allows students to explore geography from environmental, physical and political points of view. Includes simulated "flyovers" of nine different biomes, mini-video documentaries, and time-lapse photography. Macintosh, 1994. Publisher: Creative Wonders. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Compact almanac that includes 6 full years of Time magazine articles from January 1989 to January 1955. Selected articles back to 1923, over 60 live-action videos with sound, more than 1000 photos, slide shows, charts, tables, maps, and Time covers. Contains the complete 1994 CIA work factbook, and detailed profiles and maps for every state. Windows, 1995. Publisher: Time Warner, Inc. 8-12+ |
13-Adult |
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Problem solving; logic and deductive reasoning; visual/spatial relationships; linguistic and communication skills; memory capacity; brainstorming abilities; music, art, physics, and chemistry. Different puzzle areas. Third in series. Macintosh, 1996. Publisher: Educational Resources/Sierra On-Line. 5-12+ |
10-Adult |
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Requires use of algebra skills to deal with hazardous spill in train wreck. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: CORD Communications. 8-12+ |
13-Adult |
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Examines each of the 206 bones in the human body. Has 360 degree viewing capability. Windows, 1996. Publisher: DK Publishing. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Keyboarding program in sequential steps; excellent graphics. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Bytes of Learning. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Geographical organization tool for the math classroom. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn /Edunetics. 4-8 |
9-13 |
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Interactive animations and illustrations of inner workings of hundreds of machines; explanations of scientific principles; and hyperlinks from the history of inventions to biographies of inventors. Macintosh/Windows, 1996. Publisher: DK Publishing. 3-12+ |
8-Adult |
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Advanced web tool allowing search for data by content and context. Windows, 1997. Publisher: Prompt Software. 6-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Over 200 works of art from The Art Institute of Chicago, accompanied by audio clips, games and puzzles. Collection may be accessed by geography or time period or automation as entered. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Forest Technologies. K-12+ |
5-Adult |
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CD ROM helps users to compare and contrast, index and search profiles of leaders, periods of history, and salient social movements, offering a chronology by century listing each ruler and the geographic extent of her authority. Windows, 1998. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Covers history of Women's Movement in the United States from colonial times to today with articles arranged in five categories: biographies, document summaries, significant events, social and political movements, and organizations. Includes an interactive illustrated timeline. Windows, 1999. Publisher: ABC-CLIO. 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Contains eight levels of difficulty and allows play at individual speed. Student(s) build a racetrack by answering questions and driving over missing letters to complete words. Macintosh/Windows, 1995. Publisher: Theatrix. 2-9 |
7-14 |
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Contains figures of speech; explains the influence of word choice on meaning; prefixes, suffixes and roots; clear expression of ideas; improvement of spelling skills. Macintosh/Windows, 1997. Publisher: Theatrix. 5-9 |
10-14 |
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Placement test for the WordSmart program. Suggests a volume that is at the right level of difficulty To begin effectively using WordSmart. After use of the program, Challenge can then be used to Monitor progress throughout the entire series of programs. Windows, 1999. Publisher: (WordSmart) SchoolVision, Inc. 4-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Interactive multimedia learning system that increases and enriches English language communication skills. implements five interactive learning modes to help people of all ages gain confidence in speaking, reading and writing. Win/Mac, 1996. Windows, 1999. Publisher: (WordSmart) SchoolVision, Inc. 4-12+ |
11-Adult |
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Allows writing, drawing, and publishing. Strengthens reading comprehension and improves literacy. Interactive with audio support. Macintosh, 1994. Publisher: Steck-Vaughn. 2-6 |
7-11 |
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One (1) computer laser optical disc and one user manual. Examines the political, military and historical Events of World War I that changed the balance of world power and defined the twentieth century. Topics include battle and conflict, soldier's lives, home fronts and technology and tactics. Publisher: Flag Tower 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Two computer laser optical discs plus one (1) user manual. Multimedia presentation about World War II that may be watched sequentially as a documentary or explored randomly according to the User's area of interest. More than 100 maps and over 2,000 pictures and play six hours of commentary. Publisher: Flag Tower 4-12+ |
9-Adult |
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Contains animated characters, hidden objects, and animal databases for reference. Macintosh/Windows, 1998. Publisher: Lawrence Productions. 2-12+ |
7-Adult |
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Prepared from Brochures, Catalogs, and Web Site explanations. Carol J. Myers, Library Assistant I, Curriculum Library October 1999; Revised 10-20-00