CD-ROM'S

Topographic Field Trip of Washington, D.C.
This CD-ROM was designed for middle school students as they topographically travel through Washington, D.C. It uses hypermedia to navigate through layers of information and links sounds, graphics, text, animation, and interactivity in a game-like adventure. Students will learn to measure distance and direction, determine latitude and longitude, identify map features, understand digital orthophotos, determine elevations, and examine historical maps. A fact sheet describing the CD-ROM is also available. Hardware requirements are given on the fact sheet. FS-025-98.

PDF version
HTML version
Macintosh version free while supply lasts (01-WASHDC)
Macintosh and Windows 3.1x or 95 $11.50 (01-WASHDC2)

Teaching Earth Science
This disk contains 17 animated teaching tools separated into three categories: Geologic Processes; Earthquakes and Faulting; and Map Projections and Globes. The tools include an Earth and Tectonic Globes file, which is provided as a printable model. The minimum system requirements include a Macintosh or compatible computer with 68020 or higher processor, 8 MB of RAM, Apple System Software version 7.0 or later, 13-inch color monitor, CD-ROM drive, and HyperCard Player 2.2 or higher viewing software.
$11.50, 01-DDS-0050. The following CD-ROM can be requested from the following address:

InterNetwork Media, Inc.
411 Seventh St.
Del Mar, CA 92014-3013
Phone: 888-755-3041, 619-755-0439
Fax: 619-481-8181
E-mail: inm@in-media.com

GeoMedia
The USGS and Inter-Network Media jointly developed this interactive CD-ROM to teach children ages 10-14 about earth science. The program includes six topical modules: Understanding Maps, Time and Change, the Greenhouse Effect, the Carbon Cycle, Earthquakes, and the Water Cycle. GeoMedia, available for Windows or Macintosh platforms, can be used in a classroom setting or on your own. The program requires one of the Macintosh suite of computers or a personal computer with a sound card running Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, a 13-inch or larger color monitor, 5 MB of free memory, and a double-speed CD-ROM drive. It is available for $39.95, plus tax and shipping. In the continental United States, add 5 percent of order ($5.00 minimum); in Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and Mexico, add 10 percent of order ($10.00 minimum). For international and Priority Overnight orders, fax for a quote at the number given. Allow 2 weeks for delivery by UPS ground or priority mail. California residents add 7.75 percent sales tax. Checks, Visa, MasterCard, and money orders are accepted. All international customers are responsible for duties and taxes.
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