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Software Reviews : USA Profile: Social and Geographical Database Reviewed by Dick G. Winchell, West Georgia College Publisher: Active Learning Systems, P.O. Box 1984, Midland, MI 48640; (telephone: 517-835-7051) Year of Publication: 1985 Materials: Two discs, one workbook (195 pages plus preface and appendix, including classroom materials for six study units) Price: $148, plus $20 for each student data disk Machine Specificity: Apple IIe & IIc, Commodore 64, BBC Acorn, IBM PC Effectiveness…

1986; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 4; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/089443938600400416

0885-0011

Summary: USA PROFILE. SOCIAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL DATABASE offers an effective and useful compilation of historic, cultural and statistical data about the USA, aggregated at state levels, for analysis by students from grades 5 through 12 and beginning college students. The software is easy to use and reasonably clear in its presentation. It includes a workbook with excellent classroom materials and a step by step guide for its use.