ClarisWorks in the Classroom
(1/1/97 - No longer available from Claris - Available from CWUG (313) 665-8991)
Claris Corporation
This collection of 25 lesson plans covers language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science, integrating computers into the curriculum. Developed by the North York (Ontario) Board of Education and published by Claris Corporation, it offers hands-on active learning experiences using concepts and skills that cross disciplines. Included is a disk with files the students use for their work.
ClarisWorks for Teachers
(1/1/97 - no longer available from Claris - will be available from 3rd party)
Claris Corporation
Made especially for Teachers, this 208-page tutorial contains six well-designed, concise lessons that teach you how to manage classroom tasks with ClarisWorks. The step-by-step lessons show you how to prepare letters to parents, produce school newsletters, develop grade books, maintain student records, and develop a presentation with ClarisWorks. Published by Claris Corporation.
Essentials of ClarisWorks
Jan Harrington
This 270-page student textbook and associated ClarisWorks data disk is part of the series of popular "Essentials of..." books published by Course Technology. "Essentials of ClarisWorks" includes an introduction to Macintosh computing and step-by-step instructions that describe how to use the ClarisWorks environments. Each chapter concludes with a series of exercises where you practice the skills you just learned. Cost is $29. Amy Oliver, Course Technology, Inc., 1 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142; (800) 648-7450; Fax: (617) 225-7976.
Hands-On ClarisWorks
Arthur Leuhrmann and Herb Peckham
This 496-page textbook is designed for a half-year course in grades seven and above on word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and communications using ClarisWorks. The Hands-On ClarisWorks package includes the textbook, a data disk with dozens of sample files and templates referenced in the book, a 96-page teacher's guide, and a set of reproduction masters. Cost is $34.95. C¥WUG special price, $29.95. A sub-set of Hands-On ClarisWorks entitled "ClarisWorks Word Processing" is also available for $29.95. Teachers can examine either set for 30 days without obligation. Then you either pay for or return the sample materials. Computer Literacy Press, 5750H Obata Way, Gilroy, CA 95020; (800) 225-5413; Fax: (408) 848-1483.