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Distributors of CD-ROM and other software programs on environmental topics.
Chip Taylor Communications produces and distributes award winning films, videos and multimedia. A search for "environment" reveals over a hundred titles, many available in Spanish.
The URL is: http://www.chiptaylor.com/index.htm
New CD-Rom Toys, Games, and Other Fun Stuff - by Marilyn Brackney, the creator of The Imagination Factory. In addition to the content found at the Web site, the CD shows visitors how to make items such as musical instruments, dolls, and puppets.
The URL is: http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/istore.html
Make 3-dimensional creatures with your computer printer, Learn creature recognition, crafts skill and a lasting appreciation for the creatures we share this planet with. On CD-ROM, online ordering.
The URL is: http://www.formwild.com
"Our Water" is a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary curriculum that adapts to a range of high school(grades 9-12) subjects. Online or via cd-rom, "Our Water" considers social, environmental and cultural components of water issues, and offers interaction with leaders in the field & students worldwide, arts & performance pieces, activities to enhance empathy, and a framework for hands-on community service.
The URL is: http://www.catalysta.org/pub/index.html
A searchable database and links to online adventures, maps & geography, free printable lesson plans, software programs and each of the National Geographic magazines.
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
ESC (Educational Software Cooperative) is a non-profit corporation bringing together developers, publishers, distributors and users of educational software. Offers downloadable educational software.
The URL is: http://www.edu-soft.org/index.shtml
Explore the lives of whirling animals, examine the surface of a sea star, or discover the microscopic larva of marine animals. BioMEDIA's biology education website includes dramatic photographs and animations of organisms. Try the Creature Feature contest or browse a collection of downloadable teaching resources and an on-line catalog of BioMEDIA's instructional videos and CD-ROMs.
The URL is: http://ebiomedia.com/
"Explore Rain Forests, the 'lungs of the Earth'—home to thousands of diverse plants and animals—and see how forests are being destroyed by ranching, logging, and farming. See how Wetlands filter water, help control erosion, and benefit both people and wildlife. Visit swamps, marshes, bogs, tundra, and other key areas affected by development and pollution. Mac/Windows." Grade Level: 4-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/ed...
Informaton on life cycle assessment and ecodesign. Demo software tools and free Eco-indicator ecodesign reports to download.
The URL is: http://www.pre.nl/
Academic Superstore provides discounted software and hardware to students, teachers, and schools. The science and ecology section of the site contains science software useful to students and teachers.
The URL is: http://academicsuperstore.com/market/market.html?i...
"RAMAS is software for building ecological models and for teaching ecology and environmental science" Topics include ecology, conservation biology, wildlife management and public health risk analysis. High School - Graduate School audiences.
The URL is: http://www.ramas.com/software.htm
A list of software for teaching biology (includes ecology and environmental decision making programs)at the college level, including short descriptions and reviews of each package.
The URL is: http://www.beakerware.com/bioedusoft/
"This Digital Field Trip uses virtual reality technology to allow students to visit a bog in Ontario without getting their feet wet! It is a truly interactive CD-ROM incorporating animations, narration, games, text, full color photographs and a comprehensive workbook in one easy-to-use package." Grade Level: 8-12 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/wetlands.html
"Access hundreds of Free EHS software packages, databases, and interactive information resources. Find out how clean your community is, see photographs of endangered species, ecosystems, and oil spills, visit parks around the world, or view the Kids pages." Most resources can either be downloaded or used online. A project of Donley Technology.
The URL is: http://www.ehsfreeware.com/
Leading distributor and producer of educational videos which address a wide variety of environmental issues.
The URL is: http://www.filmideas.com/science.html
"Created by a marine ecologist, the software features a tremendous collection of original underwater photography to illustrate a thematic approach to the study of reef biology, marine ecology and biodiversity." Grade Level: High School NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.cyberlearn.com/coral.htm
"An interactive CD-ROM that lets the truth about recycling 'out of the bag'. Travel through the garbage bag with Kola Kan, Anna Banana Peel, General Aerosol and their friends, and discover tons of valuable resources that you never imagined were there." Ages 10-14, in English and French. Created by Micro-Intel.
The URL is: http://www.cogniscienceinc.com/menu_en.htm
A neat CD that has the sounds of Prairie animals.
The URL is: http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages2/natures...
"Take a virtual tour of the Great Lakes." Will run on both Wintel and Mac computers, and comes in Teacher and Student versions (grades 9-12). On-line ordering.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/seahome/gladvent.html
Site provides a selection of low cost and free educational software for kids.
The URL is: http://www.PlanetCDROM.com/
Educational, multimedia CD-ROMs with an ecological focus, covering wetlands, rainforests and frog ecology."Interactive activities help bring biology and ecology to life, while customizable workbooks give a structured way to explore and learn." Correlations to Learning Standards are available for some regions (U.S. and Canada).
The URL is: http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/index.html
More than 25 innovative educational tools for the internet, software and print media, including educational curricula and software simulations on indoor air quality, and endangered species.
The URL is: http://terracare.com/products/products.xml
CD Meyer, Inc. has developed several Environmental Education games for use in museums and centers. These games are cost effective and customizable. Cost sharing opportunities are available.
The URL is: http://www.point2nature.com
This software package is designed to meet National Science standards and teach grades 8-14, through simulations and real experiments, about the science of global warming and it's abstractions. Purchase information from Seeds Software available. (Mac and PC compatible).
The URL is: http://www.seeds2lrn.com/greenLessons.html
The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has introduced its award-winning Environmental Education Resource Guides (EERGs) on CD. The EERGs provide teachers with background information, fact sheets, glossaries, and 50 lesson plans for grades K-5 on several air and water pollution - and protection - topics.
The URL is: http://www.awma.org/education
Environmental Science CD-ROM guides students through a rich world of current and meaningful environmental science concepts written by professionals in the field. With an internet connection – engaging, student-centered learning experiences. A great primary or supplementary tool for high school and introductory-level college science courses.
The URL is: http://www.heartlandwebscience.com
A collection of over 5000 items from research and travels worldwide over a 40-year period.
The URL is: http://www.chesco.com/~treeman/CDS1.html
Innovative online game covering topics in ocean science (grades 4-7) - Requires the Flash3 Plug-in from Macromedia. Also available in CD-ROM. Produced by Engaging Science.
The URL is: http://www.secretsatsea.org/
Teaching Population: Hands-on Activities is an extensive K-12 teaching kit on CD-ROM. Educators can search by grade level, subject area and topic to find the best activities for their lessons. Each activity links to recommended articles, transparencies, printable props, and content standards, all just a click away. Online ordering available.
The URL is: http://www.populationconnection.org/education/cata...
"A game about team work and natural resource depletion," where students become fishing fleet managers. A project of Institute for Policy and Social Science Research, Univ of N.H.
The URL is: http://www.unh.edu/ipssr/Lab/FishBank.html
Woody Plants in North America is an interactive multimedia identification tutorial for woody plants found throughout North America. The 2-CD set is split into angiosperms (hardwoods) and gymnosperms (softwoods).
The URL is: http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/wpina/index.html
EcoBeaker is the leading university level software for teaching ecology, conservation biology, and evolution through computer simulations. Includes more than two dozen classroom tested laboratories covering a wide range of topics. A new version of EcoBeaker for secondary schools is free through the 2002-2003 school year.
The URL is: http://www.simbio.com/
This is a CD-rom that focuses on a Central Hardwood Forest. Students can interact with and conduct experiments in a virtual central hardwood forest.
The URL is: http://www.fs.fed.us/outdoors/nrce/vf_cdrom.htm
"... integrates life, earth and physical science in the setting of arctic tundra of northwestern Alaska. It is a collection of stories set in a science research station. The primary focus is on arctic physical and biological science with interactive simulations, quizzes and problem solving that require interactive participation to keep each story progressing."
The URL is: http://www.videodiscovery.com/view_product.asp?pro...
This web-based software walks users through the grant-writing process & helps them learn to write more competitive grants. It has detailed information and tips on writing a grant proposal & completing a grant application package; sections on 3 EPA grant programs; examples of good, complete grant packages; & a mock grant-writing activity. (available for download or on a CD-ROM)
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/grants.html
Watershed Academy is offering a free CD version of the online watershed training program. Each module is interactive and written in a style to optimize understanding by general audiences. Used by a number of professors as a framework for their college courses. Orders for up to 50 CDs require no special approval. Request: "Watershed Academy Web on CD" publication no. EPA 841-C-03-001 by email: ncepimal@one.net, call: 800-490-9198, or visit website: http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/getCD.html
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/watertrain/
"Offers thousands of images and nearly an hour of full-motion video to support geology and earth science courses," as well as 12 lesson plans for grades 9-12. Extensions and teacher resources are also available. Can be ordered online. Developed by Video Discovery. NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.videodiscovery.com/view_product.asp?pro...
Population Connection all-new version of its popular middle school curriculum, People and the Planet: Lessons for a Sustainable Future, now on CD-ROM. As an interdisciplinary, environmental education and global studies guide in one, People and the Planet covers concepts and objectives central to science, social studies and math. The CD-ROM matches activities to national standards for ten different subject areas; sorts them by thematic unit, subject and topic, and includes a thorough teacher's guide with instructional readings, helpful graphs and an inclusive list of sources for further research.
The URL is: http://www.populationeducation.org/pages/0,product...
Teaching pack from the Open University & BBC. "A brand new, powerful tool to help teach literacy and numeracy to 9 & 10 year olds through an exploration of waste and recycling."
The URL is: http://www.wickedwaste.co.uk/
"Learn about a variety of subjects through colourful, dynamic presentations : the organization of the ecosphere, the flux of energy, water cycles, climates, and characteristics of biomes around the world." Created by Micro-Intel.
The URL is: http://www.cogniscienceinc.com/en/index-e.html
"Explores Great lakes ecology, the conflicting human pressures on the lake system, and the complex factors that must be considered when making choices about how to manage it." Teachers guide available. Grades 3-Adult. From the Center for Environmental Study.
The URL is: http://www.cesmi.org/products/cd.html
This site features an extensive collection of environmental and educational software - FREE for download. Compiled by the Networld-Project.
The URL is: http://www.green-networld.com/software/index.html
JHU/CCP current projects in Ecuador & Indonesia, related to population and the environment. Site offers Population-Environment CD-ROM, Photos, POPLINE Document Search, Organizations Links, Posters, Pamphlets, and other Educational Materials.
The URL is: http://www.jhuccp.org/topics/pop_environ.shtml
This interactive program takes students through a complete cycle from purchases at the store, to disposal/recycling issues around the house, and then traces how materials are re-manufactured and re-enter our lives. Teachers guides and free download of the program or disks are available. Developed for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
The URL is: http://www.eeexchange.org/ee/HTML/PHM3R.htm
An interactive site with activities and challenges related to environmental issues, how to get involved, environmental education materials for teachers, and more. A free CD-Rom is available for schools that don't have internet access.
The URL is: http://www.missmaggie.org/
Ages 8 - Adult. "Experience the Strategy of Life in the Sea!" On-line ordering. [Mac/PC]
The URL is: http://www.smartkidssoftware.com/cdmcc15.htm
Kit contains curriculum-related materials including an optional videodisc with 37 segments and 10 slide collections covering four aspects of the prairie: history, restoration, ecology, and use as a research site. A barcode guide and software with activities and databases of plants and birds comes with the videodisc. On-line ordering from Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
The URL is: http://eddata.fnal.gov/lasso/program_search/show_p...
Ramas makes ecological software, textbooks and labs. Site contains information on the environment, endangered species and ecology as well as risk calculation and a math checker.
The URL is: http://www.ramas.com/
The Planet Ark site hosts a daily 'World Environment News' service from the Reuters News Agency. It also has nearly 6,000 environmental news stories that kids and teachers can search through by topic and free Planet Ark software.
The site also contains free downloadable environmental education software and a daily environmental news e-mail service. The URL is: http://www.planetark.org/index.cfm
This multimedia program "tackles many complex issues involving how humans have affected the
Sonoran Desert ecosystem during the past 100 years." Curriculum guide for High School students contained within CD. Available for Mac/PC for $5 plus shipping/handling costs. Developed by the University of Arizona, EE Exchange and 5th World Network. The URL is: http://www.eeexchange.org/ee/HTML/PHSCi.htm
"Since 1988, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)Region 5 and Purdue University have worked together to develop environmental software programs that make complex environmental subjects clear and understandable and learning enjoyable. These computer aided instruction programs include Spanish translations and address a variety of environmental issues."Free download .
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/seahome/
Over 100 layers of high quality map data from the latest TIGER 98. An all-in-one product that combines geographic data and attributes from your local community to the Nation and a host of other utilities that will enhance productivity in your organization without having to read
hard-to-understand manuals. On-line ordering. The URL is: http://www.tigermaps.com/Products.asp?CurrentId=G8...
This program uses computer generated images to simulate aggregations of wildlife, and greatly enhances the user's ability to quickly estimate large numbers of animals.
The URL is: http://www.wildlifecounts.com/
"A series of zany mysteries that students solve by investigating clues and conducting experiments in a virtual science lab. The humorous problems are real-life puzzles involving life, earth, and physical science concepts". Can be ordered online for MAC or PC. Grade Level: 6-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.videodiscovery.com/view_product.asp?pro...
"Each of the thirteen subject areas has curriculum-based books, videos, CD-ROM's, and gear to support formal and informal environmental education." Free teaching guides available for download. Selected resources have been reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE.
The URL is: http://www.envmedia.com
Announcing special discount program for EE educators through Dec. 31, 2004. Birding software helps identify species by field marks, behaviors, habitat, and songs. Useful for field trip preparation and for research at the school feeder. Users' notes are searchable for weather, species count, etc. and serves as a student publishing resource.
EE educators ordering multiple copies for use in seminars, workshops, classes, etc. are eligible for a special half-price discount plus one free "Educator's Copy." Minimum quantity six CDs. Please fax purchase orders to 863-421-2385 and clearly note "EE Group Discount" on order form. One free copy will be added to each order. E-mail bunning@aol.com with questions. Lesser quantities are still eligible for our usual 15% discount - add "Educator" or "Student" after name on order. The URL is: http://www.ramphastos.com/
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