Do word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations with this compactly designed multifunctional program from Apple. It’s a breeze to create just the perfect document for your special occasion. Simply start with one of the built-in assistants or templates — or a blank slate in one of the six modules. AppleWorks includes functions for word processing, spreadsheets, painting, drawing, presentations and databases. You can also work with Microsoft Word and Excel documents with the included file translators.

• AppleWorks @ Apple
• AppleWorks @ Atomic Learning
• AppleWorks Tutorials from Utah Education Network
• Word Processing Tutorial
• SpeadSheet Tutorial
• Database Tutorial
• Painting Tutorial

DataStudio lets you take full advantage of probeware, allowing students to view the data they collect, analyze results, compare relationships and present conclusions.

DataStudio is Flexible.
DataStudio is the only software you need for biology, chemistry, earth & environmental science, physics and general science. Use with PASPORT sensors or ScienceWorkshop interfaces.

DataStudio can be put to work in three ways:

• EZscreens are specifically designed for simple science activities or for students new to probeware.
• Electronic Workbooks (eLabs) are perfect for guided inquiry experiments. 
• Powerful analytical tools allow students to conduct independent inquires. Data collection rates, calculations, data displays and analysis tools can all be defined by the student, allowing them to ask “what if” questions that reveal a wide range of scientific principles.

Inspiration Homepage
Quick Start Tutorial
Inspiration Tutorial from Acadia Institute for Teaching and Technology
 

A popular computer program that allows you to create and edit spreadsheets, which are used to store information in columns and rows that can then be organized and/or processed. Spreadsheets are designed to work well with numbers but often include text. Microsoft Excel is written and distributed by Microsoft for computers using the Microsoft Windows operating system and for Apple Macintosh computers. It features an intuitive interface and capable calculation and graphing tools.

Microsoft Excel on Microsoft Office Site
Microsoft Excel Tutorial from Acadia Institute for Teaching and Technology
Microsoft Excel 98 Tutorial for Macintosh - Columbia University
Microsoft Excel for Mac Tutorial - University of Rhode Island
 

Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular presentation program developed for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS computer operating systems. Being widely used by businesspeople, educators, and trainers, it is among the most prevalent forms of persuasion technology: according to its vendor, Microsoft Corporation, some 30 million presentations are made with PowerPoint every day.
 

A popular computer program that allows you to create and edit text documents, such as research papers and official letters.  Microsoft Word is a word processor program from Microsoft. It was originally written for IBM PC computers running DOS in 1983. Later versions were created for the Apple Macintosh (1984), SCO UNIX, and Microsoft Windows (1989). It is part of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Microsoft Word on Microsoft Office Site
Office for Macintosh Frequently Asked Questions
Microsoft Work XP Tutorial
Standard for Word Processing: Word 98 (Macintosh) - Colorado State University
Using a Word Processor Tutorial - NC State Universitry