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Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1986
This unit emphasizes the integration of software in a focus on the classroom instruction process. Student activities are based on plans and ideas for instructional units presented by a teacher who describes and demonstrates the activities. Integration has occurred when computer applications are included in an instructional activity. This guide…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Data Interpretation, Databases

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

Rooze, Gene E. – Social Studies Texan, 1989
Exposes erroneous ideas related to the use of databases for teaching thinking skills. Reviews the importance of databases for teaching social studies; describes the teacher's role in helping students use databases; discusses effective teaching strategies; and outlines what is needed to teach thinking skills. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Critical Thinking