#7x6 Unit1 How Active Am I? - Databases - Lesson 1
- LO1 - To learn what a database is and what they are useful
- LO2 - To organise and use and existing data base
- OUTCOMES - You will be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages and using a database.
- OUTCOMES - You will have used a database and taken screenshots of what you have done
- Order yourself by order of surname - how quickly can you do it?
- Order yourself by order of date of birth- how quickly can you do it?
- Task 1
- CLICK HERE and download the Wildern Criminal Database
- Make sure that you save it in your SITES folder - UNIT1
- Open it up!
- Task 2
- CLICK HERE and download the Wildern Criminal Database worksheet
- Make sure that you save it in your SITES folder - UNIT1
- Open it up!
- Task 3
- Watch carefully what to do
- Complete the worksheet
- Add the right screenshot to each page
- Discuss in small groups and then feedback to the class:
- What is a database?
- What is a database used for?
- What are the advantages of using a database?
- What skills have you learnt today?
- EXTENSION: Who might use databases in the 'real world'
