Science Education Software Recommended in Journal

The following were taken from the Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, Fall 1998. It was from an article called "A technology Toolbook for Science Education". It also listed 3 pages of URL sites.

ADAM Essentials by Broderbund-Discover and Investigate the human anatomy.
Animal Pathfinders by Scholastic-Explore and learn about animals through simulations, deals with extinction. Can create own presentations.
Choices Choices: Kids and the Environment by Tom Snyder Productions-One in a series made for a one-computer classroom to help develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Discover the Wonder by Scott-Foresman-Experience realistic environments. Actively engaged in discussions and investigations.
Fieldtrip to the RainForest by Wings for Learning-Students discover aspects that exist in the rainforest and the affect it has on each other.
Fieldtrip to the Sea by Wings for Learning-Students discover aspects that exist in the sea and the affect it has on each other.
Interactive Nova: Earth by Scholastic-explore a variety of subject from space to mother nature.
Life Story by Wings for Learning-Students use videodisc and CD to learn the history of and about DNA.
Minds on Science: For the Sake of a Nation by Tom Snyder Productions-Active participants in real-world scenarios dealing with science and public policies.
Minds on Science: The Impact of Discovery by Tom Snyder Productions-Explore scientific research, methods and processes through simulations.
RainForest Researchers by Tom Snyder Productions-Students take on one of four roles to answer several problems in one of two scenarios. Use deductive reasoning and use real-life constrains.
Science Blaster Jr. by Davidson and Associates-Students learn general science.
Science Sleuths (Volume 1 or 2) by MECC-Contains 2 mysteries each volume that challenge students.
STV: Biodiversity interactive videodisk by National Geographic Society-Uses real-life simulations to study medical research and case studies to help preserve the Earth's ecosystem. Can create own presentations.
STV: Solar Systems interactive videodisk by National Geographic Society-Allows students to explore various planets and create own presentations. Requires HyperCard.
STV: The Restless Earth interactive videodisk by National Geographic Society-Looks into truths of volcanoes and earthquakes. Can create own presentations. Requires HyperCard.
The Great Ocean Rescue by Tom Snyder Productions-Students role-play the scenario of a marine scenario by choosing one of four scenarios. Students also deal with real-life constraints.
The Great Solar Rescue by Tom Snyder Productions-Students role-play the scenario of a satellite rescue by choosing one of four different activities.
Time Shift Radio by Tom Snyder Productions-A series that deals with scientific discoveries.
Women in Science by Tom Snyder Productions-Students investigate female role models. Uses eight famous women scientists.
Vendors
Broderbund http://www.broderbund.com/
Davidson & Associates http://www.davd.com/
MECC http://www.mecc.com
National Geographic http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/education/
Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com
Scott Foresman http://www.scottforesman.com/product/index.html
Shortland Publishing http://www.shortland.com
Tom Snyder http://www.tomsnyder.com/
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