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McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reviews three computer software packages: "Mystery Objects," a science inquiry series for grades one-four; "Physics," covering physics content for high school and introductory college level; and a tutorial program "Sensei Geometry." Required hardware, price, and addresses for each software package are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reviewed is a computer software package entitled "Audubon Wildlife Adventures: Grizzly Bears" for Apple II and IBM microcomputers. Included are availability, hardware requirements, cost, and a description of the program. The murder-mystery flavor of the program is stressed in this program that focuses on illegal hunting and game…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Reviews two computer software programs: (1) "Conquering Ratios and Proportions" using a medieval theme for guided practice in identifying and forming ratios for grades 5-8, and (2) "Percent Word Problems" providing problems for finding a percentage of a number and a number from a percentage. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reviewed are two computer software programs for Apple II computers on weather for upper elementary and middle school grades. "Weather" introduces the major factors (temperature, humidity, wind, and air pressure) affecting weather. "How Weather Works" uses simulation and auto-tutorial formats on sun, wind, fronts, clouds, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes the ENLIST Micros program and manuals based on results of a national needs assessment. The program name came from the object of the program to ENcourage LIteracy of Science Teachers in the use of Microcomputers. Listed are 18 objectives for training materials and 12 appendices. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary School Science

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Provides reviews of courseware entitled: "Mystery Matter," which is a series that supplements the basic inquiry process; "Jumping Math Flash," which is an arcade-game program with arithmetic problems; and "Quest for Files: Science Rocks and Minerals The Upper Crust," which is a database program for earth science.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

McGrath, Diane, Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Three computer programs for the Apple II family are reviewed: (1) "Super Vocab Machine"--vocabulary self-tutorial; (2) "Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures: A Matter of Mystery"--database for the elements; and (3) "That's Life: Human Body Exploration"--information about the human body. (MVL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry