Hi Chuck,
CB->SK>I'd skip the data bases for sixth grade. If they are thoroughly
CB->SK>acquainted with word processing and a bit familiar with spreadsheets,
CB->Hmmm...interesting.  I think I would do just the opposite.  Spreadsheets
CB->contain much more power and tons of stuff that 6th graders will have
CB->little use for.  Using a database (such as MS Works) with the ability to
CB->do simple calculations and organize data in a simple format would be
CB->more useful to 11-year-olds.
Word processing will be a priority. The difference of opinion between
spreadsheet versus database is instructional to me. What kind of things
do you think 11-year-olds might do with a database? With a spreadsheet?
The power of the spreadsheet, with it's ability to graph, and calculate
seems like it should make it very useful. A good thing also
about MS Works is that it includes all three programs. It's the one I'm
using here at home this summer to learn about spreadsheets and
databases. Summer sure is going fast.
Peace
Bob
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