Exploring with a Microscope CD-ROM

Make and view microscope slides in your own cyber lab!

Comprehensive, interactive CD-ROM provides students with the ability to use a virtual microscope and perform a variety of lab simulations on the computer. Students can choose a slide to view, adjust the coarse and fine focus, use the mechanical stage and even change objectives. 

Includes background information on the workings of a microscope as well as images, text, illustrations, animation and over 30 minutes of video. Your students will learn a variety of exciting micro-techniques, including Tissue Sectioning, Squash Preparation, Wet Mount Preparation, Permanent Wholemount Preparation without the Use of Hazardous Chemicals, Staining Bacterial Smears, Hanging Drop Preparation, Rheinberg Illumination, Dark Field Illumination and Polarization.
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System Requirements: Windows: Windows 95, or higher. Macintosh: Power Mac 7.5, or higher, 16MB RAM.

Features dozens of dual-magnification images providing a detailed overview of mitosis and meiosis in both plants and animals. Includes stunning microphotography, complemented by authoritative reference text. Mitotic stages are represented by magnified imager which allows students to observe clear cytologic detail in the onion root tip and whitefish blastodisc. Meiosis is illustrated using the lily and grasshopper testis.

DNA Technology and Biotechnology Neo/LAB CD-ROM

Study the latest techniques and applications of biotechnology - in a "virtual" lab!

Your students will conduct a series of computer-based investigations to simulate such cutting- edge techniques as electrophoresis, DNA fingerprinting and bacterial transformation. They will also learn about the techniques scientists use to manipulate genes, such as using restriction enzymes and gene splicing to treat disease and to create transgenic plants and animals. 

Features a comprehensive tutorial with in-depth coverage on such topics as DNA and chromosomes; genetic engineering; cloning; human genetic disorders; the Human Genome Project; and the uses of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, environment and other areas. Also includes a unique assessment function - featuring practice and test modes - and a teacher's resource section (see Screenshot 1 below) which allows you to create customized tutorials, tests and presentations.
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System Requirements: Windows: Wins 95, or higher. Macintosh: Power Mac 8.1, or higher, 32MB RAM.

Human Genetics Neo/LAB CD-ROM

Interactive labs and animated tutorials explore genetics
and its impact on our health

Take an engaging look at this critical topic using animations, simulations and actual photography! Your students will conduct simulated lab investigations covering pedigree analysis, karyotyping, gene mapping and the detection of human genetic disorders. An animated tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of basic genetics, human inheritance, genetic traits and disorders. Also included is extensive coverage of the Human Genome Project, including mapping and sequencing of the human genome; gene discoveries; genetic testing; gene therapy; and gene-based medicine. Includes a unique assessment function - featuring practice and test modes - and a teacher's resource section (see Screenshot 3 below) which allows you to create customized tutorials, tests and presentations.
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System Requirements: Windows: Wins 95, or higher. Macintosh: Power Mac 8.1, or higher, 32MB RAM.

Challenge your class with a series of interactive exercises that they perform - on their computer! Your students will conduct "virtual" lab investigations exploring the intricate cell structure of plants and animals using microscope slide preparation and observation techniques. In the process, they'll better understand the fascinating world of cells, their function and structure. A comprehensive, narrated tutorial section - featuring stunning illustrations, animations and micrographs - provides a step-by-step overview of cell theory; animal and plant cell organelles; cell specialization; and the chemistry of cells. 

Also included is a unique assessment section - complete with practice and test modes - which automatically grades and tracks student comprehension. A detailed teacher's resource section also allows you to create customized tutorials, tests and presentations as well as print colour illustrations of cell organelles for use as handouts, tests or overhead transparencies.

This self-tuition and revision course takes beginners up to GCSE level in Science (Single and Double Award, and all tiers: Foundation, Intermediate and Higher).

• It covers all 4 National (UK) Curriculum Attainment Targets: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Experiments. Experiments usually make up 25% of the GCSE marks so are essential for a good grade.
• Watch experiments on video, then do them yourself using household objects.
• So easy to use. Runs off CD. Genuine British course.
• A 'virtual teacher' (video) pops up to help you understand the more complex parts of the course, if you keep getting the answer wrong.
• Science is taught by multimedia, e.g. video, animations, pictures, cartoons, photographs, games and music.
• Mock GCSE exams are set to give you an expected GCSE grade, and to show you where you need more help. In these, the screen looks like a GCSE paper. The course has around 10,000 possible questions. 

It covers:

Experiments

• Separation Methods. Watch the different methods of separating mixtures on video. Then carry out these methods yourself
• Experiments with Light
• Hooke's Law Experiment. Watch on video then carry out this experiment. This also covers plotting graphs
• Experiments with Metals and Non-metals
• Experiments with Chemicals
• Experiments with Magnetism

Biology**

• The Skeleton and the Eye
• Digestion
• Respiration and Circulation
• Ecology
• Reproduction. This program can be used to teach the facts of life.
• Genetics
• Hormones
• Earth and Weather

** Only the Biology topics are given here, to see the Physics and Chemistry topics in the Micro Science CD-ROM go to the individual sections.

This self-tuition and revision course takes mature beginners (or A-level students or CD Micro Science users) up to AS and A-Level in Biology. 

It features:

• A Virtual Teacher (video) pops up to help you understand the more difficult Biology concepts, and goes through each question on them with you, if you get the answer wrong
• Video is also used to demonstrate Biology experiments
• So easy to use - you do not even need to install it, usually 
• It has around 90,000 possible questions, and runs on all Windows versions
• Biology is taught by multimedia, e.g. video, speech, animation, pictures, diagrams, photographs and music. Each program has Biology instruction, questions, different levels of help and complete explanations, or multiple-choice questions whose answers may be pictures or words.
• Mock A-Level exams are set to give you an expected A-Level grade, and to show you where you need more help

• Osmosis, Biochemistry and Homeostasis Experiments. Video is used to demonstrate experiments, which you can carry out yourself using mainly household objects
• Sight and Hearing
• Gas Exchange
• Blood and Circulation
• Transport
• Movement and Growth
• Nervous System
• Digestion
• Excretion
• Homeostasis
• Plant Cells
• Animal Cells
• Plant and Animal Tissues
• Neurones
• Plant Reproduction
• Mitosis and Meiosis
• Genetics and Evolution. Video 'Virtual teachers' demonstrate Genetics using models. Then they go through each difficult question with you, if you have problems
• Human Reproduction
• Prokaryotic Cells and Membranes
• Viruses and Taxonomy
• Enzyme Experiments. Video is used to demonstrate experiments using enzymes which you can carry out yourself afterwards. Also enzymes are explained in detail
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids and Proteins
• DNA and RNA
• Cell respiration
• Plant nutrients
• Vitamins
• Essential ions
• Ecology
• Field study
• Mock A-Level

AP Biology - Enzyme and Catalysis CD-ROM

Investigate the catalysts of Life!

Use on-screen experiments to learn how enzymes control chemical reactions! Your students will measure, record and analyze the effects of changes in temperature, pH, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on reaction rates of various enzyme-catalyzed reactions by conducting the following interactive investigations - 2a. Test of catalase activity 2b. The baseline assay 2c. The uncatalyzed rate of H2O2 decomposition 2d. 

An enzyme-catalyzed rate of H2O2 decomposition Also includes a series of tutorials featuring comprehensive background information on this key topic as well as a unique assessment section allowing your students to test their understanding - either for practice or for grade!

Multimedia Presentation & Assessment - Life Sciences Review CD-ROM

Create and deliver customized presentations and
tests on key Life Science topics!

Innovative, easy-to-use software allows you to create and display custom presentations and assessments using an included library of multimedia content covering the key topics in Life Science. 

Includes over 100 photographs, illustrations and animations that can be incorporated into tutorials, lectures, worksheets and tests which can either be printed or accessed on-line! Covers such key subjects as cells; genetics and heredity; micro-life; plants and animals; ecology; and much more!

The Wetlands Explorer

Exploration into Freshwater Habitats & Organisms

This CD-ROM contains full screen photographic images and digitised video clips representing over 100 freshwater organisms. The seven headings in the menu are:

• Surfaces - Habitat and Organisms
• The Open Water - Habitat and Organisms - Anatomy - (Ecology) Nutrients
• Streams - Fast Currents - Habitat and Organisms
• The Weedy Shallows - Habitat and Organisms - Reproduction - Ecology
• Bottom Life - Habitat and Organisms
• Temporary Pools - Habitat and Organisms
• Techniques

This self-tuition and revision course takes mature beginners (or A-level students) up to AS and A-Level in Physics. It is divided into 3 equal sections Mechanics, Electricity, and Waves and Energy.

The courses' features are:

• Homework Slave is a new unique program (included) that shows you how to do your homework. You just enter the details of your Physics problem and it will show you how to calculate the answer, for all common A-Level topics
• A Virtual Teacher (video) pops up to help you understand the more difficult Physics concepts, if you keep getting the answer wrong. Video is also used to demonstrate Physics experiments.
• It has around 300,000 possible questions
• So easy to use. There is no need to install
• Physics is taught by multimedia, e.g. video, speech, animation, pictures, diagrams and photographs. Each program has Physics instruction, questions, different levels of help and complete explanations, or multiple-choice questions whose answers may be pictures or words
• Mock A-Level exams are set to give you an expected A-Level grade, and to show you where you need more help. They can also be used as a series of Mock Module Tests.
• Familiar internet operation. The new versions operate like internet web pages, using hypertext links

It covers the following: