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Accession 23-121

National Zoological Park

Publications, 1994

Repository:Smithsonian Institution Archives, Washington, D.C. Contact us at [email protected].
Creator:National Zoological Park
Title:Publications
Dates:1994
Quantity:1.38 cu. ft. (2 16x20 boxes)
Collection:Accession 23-121
Language of Materials:English
Summary:

This accession consists of two multimedia products that were developed by the Computer Curriculum Corporation (a Paramount Communications company) in association with the National Zoological Park. The products, titled "The Virtual BioPark" and "Amazonia," were designed to meet educational standards for middle school students. Each package consists of a laser disc, CD-ROM, two teacher's guides, and an installation guide as well as the original box. The laser discs, designated as Level I, contain videos and still images. The CD-ROMs, designated as Level III, contain interactive mediabases, curriculum maps, and questions to provoke research and debate and encourage problem-solving and decision-making skills. "The Virtual BioPark" focuses on animals, habitat, and the impact of human interaction and culture while "Amazonia" focuses on systems and cycles, life forms, and the impact of humanities, science, technology, and society. Some materials are in digital format.

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This accession consists of two multimedia products that were developed by the Computer Curriculum Corporation (a Paramount Communications company) in association with the National Zoological Park. The products, titled "The Virtual BioPark" and "Amazonia," were designed to meet educational standards for middle school students. Each package consists of a laser disc, CD-ROM, two teacher's guides, and an installation guide as well as the original box. The laser discs, designated as Level I, contain videos and still images. The CD-ROMs, designated as Level III, contain interactive mediabases, curriculum maps, and questions to provoke research and debate and encourage problem-solving and decision-making skills. "The Virtual BioPark" focuses on animals, habitat, and the impact of human interaction and culture while "Amazonia" focuses on systems and cycles, life forms, and the impact of humanities, science, technology, and society. Some materials are in digital format.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 23-121, National Zoological Park, Publications

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Container List

Box 1

"The Virtual BioPark" multimedia product, 1994

Box 1 of 2

Box 2

"Amazonia" multimedia product, 1994

Box 2 of 2

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