This software has been adapted from
the epic television mini-series of 1992 and is packed with thousands of
historic photographs, videos, art works, and songs. It deals with
people, places, and events that shaped the American west from 1866 to 1896
that included the cowboys, settlers, gunfighters, Native Americans, and
others. A script of each area within the software could be used to
teach lessons and can be printed from the print menu. At a later
time, the students have the opportunity to view the CD video. This
software involves more video and very little student interaction.
Wild West is probably designed more for the upper elementary level, 5th/6th
grade or higher.
2 CD Set
$ 39.95 copyright 1995
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Minimum Systems Requirements:
 Windows
3.1/DOS 6.2 or later
486SX
25mHz processor, 4 mb RAM
Double-speed
CD-ROM drive, Mouse
8-bit
sound card, Sound Blaster Compatible
SVGA
video card capable of displaying 256
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THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD
The Indian In The Cupboard is an interactive,
hands-on, CD-ROM that provides children, ages five to nine, with eight
different activities. The activities focus on the Iroquois history
and tradition. These activities involve using skills such as logic,
listening, problem-solving and memory. Some of the activities include
identifying different animal tracks in a variety of environments, hunting
for feathers in order to create an Indian Headdress, and participating
in a traditional Iroquois ceremony. Children are guided through the
program by their own selection of characters and each character has its
own story to tell.
Some of the activities have
more than one level, but all of them include gentle testing at their completion
in order to quiz children’s learning. After each activity is successfully
completed, children receive symbols to put toward the creation of a Wampum
Belt.
This program, in addition to
providing a variety of learning opportunities and enjoyable experiences,
also has striking graphics and musical accompaniment.
Some trouble children might
encounter with this program include, somewhat difficult mouse manipulation,
as well as long and drawn-out introductions and explanations at the beginning
of each activity.
Despite the minimal draw-backs
that come along with this program, I feel that it would be an extremely
worthwhile purchase for any classroom.
| 1 CD
$35.67 copyright 1996
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| Minimum System Requirments:
Windows 95
486d x 33 MHz
processor or better, 8 Mb RAM
Double-speed
CD-ROM drive, Mouse
Sound Card
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This is a Multimedia journey through
the heart of the American Southwest. It explores the Four Corners
region of the United States and highlights more than 20 State and National
Parks and Monuments. Travel from the Colorado Plateau to the Deserts
of Southern Arizona and beyond. Discover remarkable and majestic
lands on a guided tour. As entertaining as it is educational, you
can choose paths through Colorado, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico. Learn
the geography and history using interactic maps and tools.
The CD is also packed with a collection
of over 100 photographs, an internet resource guide pointing you to pertinent
sites on the net, and topographical maps of all four states and many of
the sites.
| 1 CD
$39.95
copyright 1996
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| Minimum System Requirements:
Multimedia
Macintosh or PC with Windows
Sound Card
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Additional software evaluations related to Native Americans
are as follows:
Maya
Quest, American
Indian Dictionary for Kids, The
Native Americans, Discovering
America, Exploring
the Lost Maya
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created on February 21, 1998
edited on February 24, 1998
by Bridgette Zellers and Rachel McDonough, IUB
edited on April 21, 1998
by Diane Dwenger and Pam Eck, IUPUI