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1. Lou Henry Hoover: The Independent Girl. A Curriculum Guide.

Author

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, West Branch, IA. and Kurtz, Alice K.

Abstract

This curriculum guide provides ideas for teaching about Lou Henry Hoover, wife of President Herbert Hoover. The book examines personal data, as well as the social milieu of the times of the Hoover's. Teaching suggestions accompany the chapters. There are 12 chapters in the guide: (1) "Timeline, Biographical Sketch, and Photographs of Lou Henry Hoover"; (2) "Lou Henry Hoover's Family Tree--Tracing Your Family History"; (3) "Comparing Childhoods--Interviewing Skills"; (4) "Point of View--Writing from Different Perspectives"; (5) "Lou Henry Hoover Outdoor Person--Environmental Issues"; (6) "Travels with the Hoovers-Geography and Visual Literacy"; (7) "Lou Henry Hoover First Lady--What Is the Role of the First Spouse?"; (8) "Lou Henry Hoover and Women's Changing Status and Roles"; (9) "Trending--Tracing Trends during the Lifetime of Lou Henry Hoover"; (10) "Historical Timeline of Events, 1874-1944, Lou Henry Hoover's Lifetime"; (11) "Songs of the Thirties--Identifying the Times through Song Lyrics"; and (12) "Watermarks--Writing about Positive and Negative Events in One's Life." (EH)

Published
1994

2. To Preserve and Enjoy the Past: Recreating 'Our Town.'

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Abstract

Describes a project where students in an Iowa City, Iowa middle school recreated their town at the turn of the century using electronic and manipulative media. Discusses initial studies of structures, construction principles, and architectural terminology; student research of primary source documents and interviews with local architects; and student presentations. (AEF)

Published
1997

3. Development of the industrial U.S. reference library

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
DBMS, DBMS utility, Database management systems -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Company: Thomson Gale, 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Phone: (800) 877-4253; Internet: http://www.gale.com. Price: $190--Single school use. District pricing varies. Audience: 7th grade-high school. Format: The e-book edition […]

Published
2006

5. Middle/high school software (Algebra assistant; Exploring ancient cities, 2nd edition; Brain quest: 5th grade)

Author

Nord, John, Kurtz, Alice, and Finley, Sally

Subjects
Computers, Education, Children's educational software
Abstract

Algebra Assistant Company: Mathpert Software/Recognix, Inc., 2211 Lawson Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95054; Phone: 800/361-1001; Fax: 408/567-0659; E-mail: info@mathpert.com; Web: http://www. mathpert.com/. Price: $95--Windows 3.1/95/98, single user version; $499--10-user network [...]

Published
2000

6. Odyssey of discovery: geography

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Geography, Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Pierian Spring Software, 5200 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 570, Portland, OR 97201; Sales and Customer Service: 800/304-5248; Fax: 503/222-4901; sales@pierian.com. Price: $65--Macintosh school version Audience: Producer recommends ages 9 [...]

Published
1997

7. Shmoop

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Sony Corp., Consumer electronics industry, Teachers, Consumer electronics industry, Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Shmoop, P.O. Box 70186 Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Online at: www.shmoop.com. Audience: Students and teachers, middle school through high school. Format: Web-based. System Requirements: High-speed internet. Description: Shmoop offers students [...]

Published
2010

8. Lost Nation: The Ioway

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Motion picture industry, Native Americans, Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Fourth Wall Films, P.O. Box 702, Moline, IL 61265. Phone: (309) 797-0544; internet: www.fourthwallfilms.com. Price: $25--single DVD for home use; $200--license for institutional and public use. Audience: Grade 4-adult. [...]

Published
2010

9. The Historian's Apprentice

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Apprenticeship, Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Social Studies School Service/MindSparks, 10200 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. Phone: (800) 421-4246; internet: www.social studies.com. Price: $499--Complete set; $40--Individual titles. Site license pricing is available. Audience: Grades [...]

Published
2010

10. The September 11th education program: a national interdisciplinary curriculum

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Education -- Curricula
Abstract

Company: The September 11th Education Trust/Social Studies School Service, 10200 Jefferson Boulevard, Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232. Phone: (800) 421-4246; internet: www.learnabout9-11.org. Price: $129 for a single user; $499 […]

Published
2009

11. Discovery Education streaming Plus

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Computer services industry, Computer services industry -- Services
Abstract

Company: Discovery Education, One Discovery Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: (800) 323-9084; internet: www.discoveryeducation.com. Price: An annual subscription for grades K-8 costs $2,600, and for grades 9-12 it costs […]

Published
2009

12. World Book Student

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Electronic reference, World Book Student (Electronic reference), Electronic dictionaries and encyclopedias -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Company: World Book, Inc., 223 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone: (800) 975-3250; internet: www.worldbook.com. Price: World Book Student is included with World Book Web, School and […]

Published
2009

13. When the Levees Broke/Teaching The Levees

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Teaching The Levees: A Curriculum for Democratic Dialogue and Civic Engagement (Video recording) -- Columbia University, Video recordings -- Video recording reviews
Abstract

Company: A collaboration of The Rockefeller Foundation, Teachers College/Columbia University, and HBO Documentary Films. Internet: www.teachingthelevees.com. Audience: High school--adult. Format: A two-DVD documentary film and a companion multidisciplinary curriculum guide. […]

Published
2007

14. Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Abstract

Company: ABC-CLIO, 130 Cremona Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93117. Phone: (805) 968-1911; Fax: (805) 968-9685. Internet: www.abc-clio.com. Price: $499 per year for unlimited access at school and at home. Audience: […]

Published
2007

15. Issues and Controversies in American History

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online database, Online information service, Online services, Information services industry, Online information services -- Evaluation, Online services -- Evaluation, Information services industry -- Evaluation, Online databases -- Evaluation, Information services -- Evaluation
Abstract

Company: Facts On File News Services, 512 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10018; Phone: 800/ 363-7976; Internet: http://www.facts.com. Price: $395--single purchase. Volume pricing available. Audience: 7th grade-high school. Format: Online […]

Published
2006

16. MyTeacherAssistant.com

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online information service, Online services, Information services industry, Online information services -- Evaluation, Online services -- Evaluation, Information services industry -- Evaluation, Information services -- Evaluation, Online education
Abstract

**** REPORT CARD Installation A Content/Features A Ease of Use A Product Support A Located online: http://www.My TeacherAssistant.com/. Source: Sunburst Technology, 1550 Executive Dr., Elgin, IL 60123; Phone: 800/321-7511; Fax: […]

Published
2005

17. NOVA: Charters of Freedom

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Publishing industry, Company systems management, Publishing industry -- Information management -- Product information
Abstract

Located online at http://www.pbs. org/wgbh/nova/charters/. Source: NOVA/PBS, WGBH Educational Foundation, 125 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134; Phone: 617/492-2777, ext. 5400; Internet: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/. Access Fee: None. Audience: Educators teaching grades 6 […]

Published
2005

18. Holt call to freedom

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Educational software -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Located online at http://www.hrw.com/. Source: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 10801 N. MoPac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759; Phone: 515/721-7811; Fax: 512/721-7833; Internet: http://www.hrw.com/. Access Fee: $60.95, Premier Online Edition, 6-year subscription, single […]

Published
2005

19. Microsoft PowerPoint (v. 2002)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Microsoft Corp., One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052; Internet: http://www.microsoft.com/. Price: $149--student and teacher single copy price as part of Microsoft Office XP. $229--single copy price, PowerPoint as stand-alone [...]

Published
2003

20. Holt Online Learning Social Studies Series: People, Places, and Change: An Introduction to World Studies

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc., People, Places, and Change: An Introduction to World Studies (Database) -- Evaluation, Book publishing -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Online databases -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Publishing industry -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, Online database, Publishing industry, Evaluation
Abstract

Located online at http://www.hrw. com/. Source: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 10801 N. MoPac Expressway, Austin Texas 78759; Phone: 515/721-7811; Fax: 512/721-7833 (Toll-free telephone numbers for sales staff are listed by region [...]

Published
2003

21. National Geographic Online

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
National Geographic Society, Online services, Information services industry, Information services, Computers, Education, Cable television/data services, Online services, Information services industry
Abstract

Located online at: http://www. nationalgeographic.com; AOL Keyword: Natgo Source: National Geographic Society, 114517th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Phone: 800/647-5463; Web: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/. Access Fee: None. Audience: Elementary school to high [...]

Published
2002

22. Teaching with the Internet: The Civil War. (Middle/High School Software/Web Sites)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Classroom Connect Inc. -- Product information, Civil War (Children's educational software) -- Evaluation, Computer software industry -- Product information, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, Educational/training software, Evaluation, Product information
Abstract

Located online at http://twi.class room.com/civilwar/. Source: Classroom Connect, 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 221, El Segundo, CA 90245; Phone: 800/638-1639; Web site: http://www.classroomconnect.com/. Access Fee: $19.95, one-time subscription fee. Includes access [...]

Published
2002

24. America the Beautiful. (Middle/High School Software/Web Sites)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
America the Beautiful (Database) -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Databases -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, CD-ROM catalog, Database, CD-ROM database, Evaluation
Abstract

Located online at http://go.grolier.com. Source: Grolier Educational, 888/326-6546. Access Fee: The subscription price is based on the combinations of Grolier databases in use and the size of the user population. [...]

Published
2001

25. Projects for the real world, K-8. (General Interest Software/Web Sites)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Educational/training software, Computers, Education, Plato Projects for the Real World (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation
Abstract

Company: Plato, 10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437; 800/447-15286; Web: http://www.plato. com/. Price: Approximately $1,000--each edition, per work station. Available editions include K-4, K-6, and K-8. Includes the program [...]

Published
2001

26. NetSchools Orion 3.0. (General Interest Software/Web Sites)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Distance education -- Services, Online services -- Evaluation -- Services, Web sites -- Evaluation, Computers, Education, Cable television/data services, Company Web site/Web page, Online services, Evaluation, Services
Abstract

Available online: http://member.net schools.com/ Source: NetSchools Corporation, 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339; Phone: 770/226-5000; Fax: 770/226-5010; Web: http://www. netschools.com/. Access Fee: $150 per year--for a teacher or [...]

Published
2001

27. General Interest Software/Web Sites: Skills Tutor

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Achievement Technologies Inc., www.skills tutor.com/, Information services industry -- Evaluation, Web sites -- Evaluation, Information services -- Evaluation, Computers, Education, Company Web site/Web page, Information services industry, Evaluation
Abstract

Located online at: http://www.skills tutor.com/. Source: Achievement Technologies, Inc., 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044; Phone: 410/992-4800 or 888/391-3245; Fax: 410/772-1149; Web: http://www. achievementtech.com/ Access Fee: Price [...]

Published
2001

28. World Geography

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
World Geography (Online database) -- Evaluation, Databases -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, CD-ROM catalog, Database, CD-ROM database, Evaluation
Abstract

Located online at: http://world geography, abc-clio.com/. Source: ABC-CLIO, 130 Cremona Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93117; 800/ 368-6868 or http://www.abc-clio.com/ schools/. Access Fee: $499--annual subscription fee. Audience: Middle and high school [...]

Published
2001

29. The Ellis Island Experience

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Ellis Island Experience (Children's educational software) -- Product information -- Evaluation, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information, SouthPeak Interactive L.L.C. -- Product information, SouthPeak Interactive LLC -- Product information
Abstract

Company: SouthPeak Interactive LLC, One Research Drive, Cary, NC 27513; Phone: 919/677-4499; Fax: 919/677-3862; Web site: http://www. southpeak.com/. Price: $40. Audience: Grades 6-12. Format: CD-ROM: text, video, audio, photos, and [...]

Published
2000

30. Where Are We?

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Tom Snyder Productions Inc. -- Product introduction, Where Are We? (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product introduction -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, Educational/training software, Product introduction, Evaluation
Abstract

Company: Tom Snyder Productions, 80 Coolidge Hill Road, Watertown, MA 02472; Phone: 800/342-0236; Fax: 800/304-1254; Web: http://www. tomsnyder.com/. Price: $70--one computer, hybrid Mac/Win CD-ROM. $175--five computers. $306--10 computers. $700--site license, [...]

Published
2000

31. Talking Walls

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Edmark -- Product information, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations, Educational/training software, Computers, Education, Talking Walls (Children's educational software) -- Evaluation -- Product information -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Company: Edmark, P.O. Box 97021, Redmond, WA 98073-9721; Phone: 800/ 436-0856; Fax: 425/556-8998; Web: http://www.edmark.com/. Price: $80--Mac/Win CD-ROM, school version. $180--lab pack. $799--site license. Audience: Publisher recommends grades 4-8. Format: [...]

Published
2000

33. Adventure time!

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Software -- Product/service Evaluations, Geography, Educational software -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, Educational/training software, Software quality
Abstract

Company: McGraw-Hill School Interactive, 195 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032; Sales: 800/442-9685; Technical Support: 800/678-2747; http://www.mhschool.com. Price: $69.00--Macintosh or Windows 3.1/Windows 95 versions include teacher's guide; $207--lab pack of [...]

Published
1997

34. Sublime learning

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational services industry -- Services, Computers, Education
Abstract

Price: Available by request at sales@sublimelearning.com or call (800) 357-0763 for school and district pricing. Note: Individual subscriptions are available for eTeachables; site licenses are available for eTeachables, professional learning [...]

Published
2011

35. Timeliner XE

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Semiconductor industry, Intel Corp., Semiconductor industry
Abstract

Company: Tom Snyder Productions, 100 Talcott Ave., Watertown, MA 02472. Phone: (800) 342-0236; Internet: www.tomsnyder.com. Price: $99--single computer. $450-- five computers. $650--10 computers. $1,050--30 computers. $2,600--Unlimited site license. Additional education […]

Published
2008

36. The library of congress experience and myLOC.gov

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Company Web site/Web page, Technology in education, United States. Library of Congress -- Services, Educational technology -- Services -- Educational aspects, Web sites -- Services -- Educational aspects
Abstract

Located online at: www.loc.gov/exper ience and www.myloc.gov. Access Fee: None. Audience: Middle and high school students through adults. Format: Two websites using interactive technologies to offer access to selected collections […]

Published
2008

37. Learn360

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Company Web site/Web page, Learn360 (Website) -- Services, Web sites -- Services
Abstract

**** | REPORT CARD Installation A Content/Features A Ease of Use A Product Support A Company: School Specialty Media, 2 Skyline Drive, Hawthorn, NY 10532. Phone: (877) 279-4090; Internet: www.learn360.com. […]

Published
2008

38. Virtual History--Ancient Egypt

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Virtual History--Ancient Egypt (Educational/training software), Educational software -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

Company: Knowledge Matters, Inc., 85 Woodland Drive, Florence, MA 01062. Phone: (413) 587-9917; Fax: (413) 584-8485; Internet: www .knowledgematters.com. Price: $195--Five-user license. $395--Lab license. $595--Site license. Audience: Middle school, grades […]

Published
2007

39. American History Online

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
American History Online (Teaching aid), Teaching -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Company: Facts on File, Inc., 132 West 31st Street, 17th floor, New York, NY 10001; Phone: 800/ 322-8755; Internet: http://www. factsonfile.com/. **** |REPORT CARD Installations A Content/Features A Ease of […]

Published
2006

40. PLATO Courses: History, Geography

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Plato Courses (Educational/training software) -- Evaluation, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

PLATO Courses: History, Geography Company: PLATO Learning Inc., 10801 Nesbitt Ave. South, Bloomington, MN 55437; Phone: 800/8692000; Internet: http://www.plato.com/. Price: $110 per student, for one course for one semester. Audience: […]

Published
2006

41. Freedom on the Move, Continuing the March Toward a More Perfect Union

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Freedom on the Move, Continuing the March Toward a More Perfect Union (Teaching aid), Teaching -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Company: Discovery Communications, Inc., Bethesda, MD; Phone: 800/323-9084; Internet:http://www.discoveryschool.com/freedompreview/. This program was developed in partnership with Discovery Communications, the Faith and Politics Institute [http://www.faithandpolitics.org/], and Freddie Mac [http://www.freddiemac.com/]. Price: Available […]

Published
2006

42. Discovery Health Connection

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Cable television/data services, Online services, Online information service, Information services industry, Online information services -- Evaluation, Health education, Online services -- Evaluation, Information services industry -- Evaluation, Information services -- Evaluation
Abstract

Located online at http://www. discoveryhealthconnection.com. Source: Discovery Education, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 100, Evanston, IL 60201; Phone: 800/613-7450; Fax: 847/328-6706; Internet: http://www.discoveryhealthconnec tion.com/. Access Fee: $995--annual site license, per school. […]

Published
2005

43. Demographic Changes in America: 1990-2000

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Description: Demographic Changes in America: 1990-2000 (Educational/training software), Educational software -- Product/service Evaluations
Abstract

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL SOFTWARE/WEB SITES Company: GeoLytics, Inc., P.O. Box 10, East Brunswick, NJ 08816; Phone: 800/577-6717; Fax: 732/651-2721; Internet: http://www.geolytics.com/. Price: $249--single teaching copy, CD-ROM; $995--lab pack of 10 copies […]

Published
2004

44. AOL@SCHOOL

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Educational/training software, Educational software -- Product information
Abstract

Located online at http://www.aolat school.com/. Source: AOL@SCHOOL, 22070 Broderick Drive, Dulles, VA 20166; Phone: 888/339-0767; Internet: http://www. aol.com/. Access Fee: None. Available to students and teachers at no charge. The […]

Published
2004

45. American history online

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Teaching -- Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Located online at http://www.factsonfile.com. Source: Facts on File, Inc., 132 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001; Phone: 800/322-8755; Internet: http://www.factsonfile.com/. Access Fee: Annual subscription, pricing determined by full-time enrollment […]

Published
2004

46. Max's Sandbox

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Children's educational software, Students -- Study and teaching
Abstract

Company: eWord Inc., 104 Fairmount Road East, Califon, NJ 07830; Phone: 908/439-2439; Internet: http://www. maxssandbox.com/. Price: $47--single home user; $68--two home users; $146---lab pack, five users; $266--lab pack, 10 users. […]

Published
2004

47. We Learn Together & Assessa: EyeCues Education Systems

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
EyeCues Education Systems Inc. -- Product information, Education -- Equipment and supplies -- United States -- Product information, Internet -- Usage -- Equipment and supplies -- Product information, Computers, Education, Internet, Usage, Product information, Equipment and supplies
Abstract

Located online at http://www.WeLearnTogether.com and http://www.assessa.com Source: EyeCues Education Systems, Inc., 2802 Juan Street, Suite 27, San Diego, CA92110; Phone: 619/229-2255; E-mail: info@eyecues.com and sup port@eyecues.com; Web: http://www.eyecues.com/. Access Fee: [...]

Published
2003

48. Inspiration 7.0

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Computers, Education
Abstract

Company: Inspiration Software, Inc., 7412 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Suite 102, Portland, OR 97225; Phone: 800/877-4292; Fax: 503/297-4676; Web: http://www.inspiration.com/. Price: $70--single copy, Mac/Win hybrid CD-ROM. Multiple user licenses range from [...]

Published
2003

49. eLibrary 2. (Middle/High School Software)

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
Computers, Education
Abstract

Located online at http://elibrary.bigchalk.com. Source: bigchalk.com, Inc. 1000 Chesterbrook Blvd., Suite 111, Berwyn, PA 19312; Phone: 800/860-9228; Web: http://www.bigchalk.com/. Access Fee: $3,349 per school--high school subscriptions. $1,975 per school--middle school [...]

Published
2002

50. American Scrapbook: Detroit Memories vol. 1

Author

Kurtz, Alice

Subjects
American Scrapbook: Detroit Memories vol. 1. (Electronic reference) -- Evaluation, Educational software -- Evaluation -- Product/service Evaluations, Computers, Education, Educational/training software, Evaluation
Abstract

Company: Archive Impact, 220 Bagley, Suite 830, Detroit, MI 48226-1418; Phone: 888/467-2281; Web: http://www. archiveimpact.com/. Price: $40, single copy. Available only for PC. Audience: Grades 6-12. Format: CD-ROM: text, graphics, [...]

Published
2002

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