As users investigate the complex case, by way of hundreds of primary and secondary documents and nearly a hundred images, they are confronted with manifold issues such as immigration, racism, religious tolerance, gender equality, judicial inequity, and economic change. Although creators Ruth Sandwell and John Lutz of the University of Victoria developed the site for students in grades eight through twelve, users of all ages will benefit from this rich exploration of historical understanding. From the Scout Report for Social Sciences , Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-1999. They are the experts behind the scenes of many high-profile cases, piecing together the slightest clues to form detailed psychological profiles of the suspects. Falsely Accused Shows how eyewitness testimony, which is given so much weight by juries, often leads to tragic mistakes.
Catalyst is comprised of four publicly available modules.
Method Guides is a section that suggests numerous ways that technology can support teaching. Profiles highlights examples from six educators who have used technology effectively. Information is a section devoted to miscellanea, such as a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a collection of intellectual property links, among other items. An orderly design, useful pull-down menus, and a detailed site index aid navigation, enabling educators using Catalyst to be efficient agents of change. From the Scout Report for Social Sciences , Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-1999.