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Principles of IT
Introduction to Databases
Lesson Outline
I. Terms/Concepts
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What is data? What do we use it for?
What does a database do?
What is a template? How do templates make
creating a database easier?
What is a table and related table?
What is the difference between a record and a
field?
What are forms?
What is a query?
What is a report?
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II. Relevance of Using Databases
Organization of vast amounts of data
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How do you think large corporations track
employee data when they have literally millions
of employees?
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III. Database or Spreadsheet?
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On the surface, both types of software seem
similar.
After all, they store data, and you can enter data
in a grid of cells.
The question is, “How do you want to organize
your data”?
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III. Database or Spreadsheet?
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Database software has a relational structure that
helps keep large amounts of information
accurate and provides you with customized
manageable tables.
Spreadsheet software is mainly used for
analyzing numbers using formulas, while
Database software is used for the storage of
large amounts of data that can be accessed
easily and quickly.
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IV. Demonstration/
Guided Practice
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Let’s practice how to select a template
and enter basic data.
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Open the Database program
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Locate and download one of the pre-built templates
that come packaged in your software. These may
also be called “Assets”. If they are not pre-installed,
you may have to use the internet to find a template.
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Pick an item in the classroom to enter into the
template as your first asset. A computer or projector
is a good item.
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Save the new asset
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V. Independent Practice
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Now you’ll be responsible for gathering
“home inventory” data to create your own database
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Brainstorm fields needed to enter home inventory
information
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You will need to “inventory” at least 25 items of value
from your home
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You will then create a home inventory database
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