Quotes are taken from a message written by Sheila to Bob on 06/15/96...
SK>-> Data Bases
SK>
SK>I'd skip the data bases for sixth grade. If they are thoroughly
SK>acquainted with word processing and a bit familiar with spreadsheets,
SK>they could do this in a subsequent class. (Unless you have a handful of
SK>kids who simply whiz right through the other stuff or seem to know most
SK>of it already. Then you could have them work on a separate project with
SK>databases.)
Hmmm...interesting.  I think I would do just the opposite.  Spreadsheets 
contain much more power and tons of stuff that 6th graders will have 
little use for.  Using a database (such as MS Works) with the ability to 
do simple calculations and organize data in a simple format would be 
more useful to 11-year-olds.  No?  Perhaps my view of this is clouded by 
the fact that I use the database software far more often than 
spreadsheet software.
Chuck Beams
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cbeams@future.dreamscape.com
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