Abstract

Describes "Western Gunfighters--Myths and Realities," a database for teaching about the Wild West. Includes a focus on process objectives such as identifying cause and effect, formulating hypotheses, distinguishing between fact and opinion, and arranging information in usable forms. Offers instructions and advice for setting up or expanding such a database. (DK)

Citation

Little, T.H. (1991). Computers in the Social Studies Classroom. Social Studies Review, 30(3), 58-65. Retrieved April 23, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/145633/.

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Keywords

• Computer Uses in Education
• Database design
• Educational Objectives
• History Instruction
• Hypothesis Testing
• Research Skills
• secondary education
• social studies
• student participation
• Student Research
• teaching methods
• thinking skills
• United States History