20th Century History - 4 CD Site License DonationItem #: 2015-TS | Grades 8-12
$0.00 Status: $19 Admin fee applied at checkout 20th Century History Software Bundle - 4 CD Set with unlimited user perpetual Site License (retail value $2,399). Digital Wish provides a range of donated curriculum based CD-ROM software for older computer operating systems. These are ideal for libraries and schools that need solid educational history, math, science and arts activities for their library collection and enrichment programs. The 20th Century History Bundle includes:
Students and teachers have access to incredibly rich sources of historical information about the 20th century with this collection. Students will be thoroughly engaged as they search massive databases of information and archives full of documents, photographs, videos, audio interviews, cartoons, posters, and more to learn about the important events, people, and ideologies that shaped the 20th century. About World War I Archive The World War I Archive is an invaluable resource for students and teachers of history. The huge database contains photographs, letters, audio interviews, cartoons, posters, and many original documents. Much of this material was in fact supplied by war veterans and their families. The three sections of the CD-ROM; Chronology of War, Aspects of War, and Personal Perspectives look closely at people, events, and important topics related to the war. About World War II Global Conflict You won't find a more comprehensive multimedia resource for World War II studies anywhere. This interactive CD-ROM won the International EMMA award for the best educational title. The creators of this invaluable program have archived hundreds of photographs, audio clips, maps, and pages upon pages of fascinating text, so that you and your students can investigate the causes and events of the war. Five interactive videos introduce you to the origins of the war in Europe, the Blitzkrieg, Japanese expansion, and the Far Eastern conflict. Explore events, themes, and biographies related to those topics. The map section provides a geographical perspective of the war, giving access to 28 countries and 32 specific events. The wealth of information can be searched through the index or by keyword. About World War II Sources and Analysis This program is the second in a series that offers the most comprehensive analysis of World War II available. Browse through a huge database of documents, photographs, audio clips, posters, films, political cartoons, private letters and diaries relating to the many aspects of the war. With over 1,000 sources students have an invaluable tools for analysis of events and issues that had major impact on the war. Students can access the wealth of information by using the source filter or by exploring case studies and themes. Features such as an index, glossary, and tool for comparing facilitate navigation of the program. Case studies include: Pearl Harbor, The war in North Africa, The Allied invasion of Italy, The internment of Japanese Americans, Iwo Jima, GIs in Britain, The Blitz, Women at War, Resistance, and The end of the war. Themes include: Propaganda, The Atom bomb, African Americans and the war, D Day, and The Holocaust. About Troubled Century This powerful disc explores the impact of some of the most important events and people that shaped the 20th century. Role-playing, decision-making, and investigative activities prompt students to look closely at important people, events, and ideologies that shaped our modern world. In The Struggle for Peace, the period from 1900-1945 is examined with a focus on the turmoil of the two world wars. Societies in Change looks at capitalism, communism, and fascism, as these three competing ideologies unfolded in the first half of the century. The period from 1945-1990 is considered in a 10-part section called Superpower Relations that looks at events such as the Space Race, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. Comprehensive indexes provide straightforward access to the program's massive database of fascinating information. Compatibility These programs operate on Windows XP or earlier operating systems Specifications: Packaging: CD-ROM in Jewel Case or Sleeve Licence: Unlimited Site for a single library or school building Licensing This donation includes 4 CD-ROM copies and with an unlimited user perpetual license for a library, school or other organization's single building. Administrative Fee A small administrative fee will be charged at checkout to cover our delivery and other administrative costs. Limited Requests As there are a limited quantity on this product, members may request only 1 set at check-out. No Expedited Shipping Although expedited shipping may be offered at check-out, this product will only be shipped via standard ground shipping. If this product is requested along with other products, everything in the request will be shipped via standard ground shipping. As this is a donation, there are no returns allowed Minimum system requirements: PC: Pentium, 16 Mb RAM, SVGA, 8Mb RAM , Win 95+, 4X CD
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