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Allen, Denise – Teaching Pre K-8, 1994
Reviews six computer programs designed to familiarize students with maps, geographical knowledge, and other subjects: (1) "ZipZapMap" (National Geographic Society); (2) "Earth Treks" (Magic Quest); (3) "Code: Europe" (Compu-Teach); (4) "Geography Search" (Tom Snyder Productions); (5) "Teacher First" (Jostens); and (6) "Discovering America"…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Elementary Education
Alpha, Tau Rho, Ed.; Diggles, Michael F., Ed. – 1998
This CD-ROM contains 17 computer-generated teaching tools, 16 interactive HyperCard "stacks", and a printable model. The 17 tools are separated into the following categories: (1) Geologic Processes; (2) Fossilization; (3) Earthquakes and Faulting; and (4) Map Projections and Globes. A navigation stack, "Earth Science," is provided as a launching…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Geology, Higher Education
Franklin, Carl; Hane, Paula – Database, 1992
Discusses the impact of computerization of maps on access to business and government information that may be geographically referenced and the emergence of a new field, Geographic Information Management (GIM). Applications of hypertext/hypermedia in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are described, and software available for workstations and…
Descriptors: Atlases, Cartography, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M.; Busby, Stephanie – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2000
A study examined the ability of 32 grade-5 students in Alberta (Canada) to interpret Radarsat satellite radar images. The students were able to interpret most elements of the images, but working directly with the CD-ROM proved too difficult for them. The Radarsat images have limited value as a geographic resource at the grade-5 level. (TD)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
