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Deming, Mary P.; Valeri-Gold, Maria – English Journal, 1990
Discusses how computerized databases (collected information arranged in categories) can be used successfully in the language arts classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Computer Uses in Education, Databases

Hammonds, S. J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1990
A technique for the numerical identification of bacteria using normalized likelihoods calculated from a probabilistic database is described, and the principles of the technique are explained. The listing of the computer program is included. Specimen results from the program, and examples of how they should be interpreted, are given. (KR)
Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Classification, College Science

Porter, Priscilla – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Discusses the concept of social mathematics in which numerical information is connected to the people and issues of social studies. Maintains elementary students can learn that data represent information from the real world. Includes class activities using historical timelines, data collection, and database computer programs. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Computer Uses in Education, Data Interpretation
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services. – 1986
Developed to aid intermediate-level teachers and principals in initiating and developing computer literacy programs for their students, this document is a guide for the development of a one-semester course--Introduction to Computing--for the seventh and eighth grades. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop computer…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction

Silvius, John E. – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Explains how computer database technology can be used in the herbarium and be a useful aid in teaching botany and plant taxonomy. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, College Science, Computer Uses in Education