Learning IntentionsIdentify advantages and disadvantages of paper-based and computerised databases
Success CriteriaBy the end of the lesson you will know what a database is used for and understand key database terminology
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Keywords
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Task 1
Complete the wordsearch
Now open and complete the "Learning Check"
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What is a database and how is it used?
Data is recorded facts, figures and images about people, objects, events or other items. A database is made up of data that is arranged so that it can be looked at, organised and selected.
Some Examples of a Database are:
telephone numbers in a ‘phone book’
a list of names and addresses for Christmas cards
a supermarket has a database of the stock it sells
a library keeps records of books that are loaned
a bank has records of customers and accounts
a card index in a library
a school's pupil records
Some Examples of a Database are:
telephone numbers in a ‘phone book’
a list of names and addresses for Christmas cards
a supermarket has a database of the stock it sells
a library keeps records of books that are loaned
a bank has records of customers and accounts
a card index in a library
a school's pupil records
Let's take a closer look at databases
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Task 2 - now it's your turn :)
Open the Super heros database and look at the table, you should add at least two new superheros to the table (you can make them up ).
You need to change Spiderman's data to show that he has a superhero friend Delete Wonderwoman from the list as she is now too old to be a superhero |
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Quick recap - Learning Check
Re-open the learning check and complete the final section. How did you do? Are you a Superhero? bring on your amazing powers
Extension Task - You really are amazing
So now you must work like a superhero and answer these questions
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