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THEME: DATA HANDLING
Introduction to databases
Week
Area of study
(From NC PoS)
Learning
Objectives
1
Gather information
from a variety of
sources.
To create records to
store key information.
2
Gather information
from a variety of
sources.
To use records to find
information.
Enter and store
information in a
variety of forms.
To store key
information using a
database.
3
4
5
6
Interpret
information, to
check it is relevant
and reasonable.
Interpret
information, to
check it is relevant
and reasonable.
Select suitable
sources, find
information, and
classify it.
To search for
information using a
database.
To create charts using a
database.
To create a new
database.
Activities
Pupils create a set of record
cards which contain
information about each
pupil e.g. name, age etc.
Pupils use a set of preprepared record cards to
answer questions e.g. how
many minibeasts have 6 legs
or wings?
Show pupils how to move
from one record to another
within a pre-prepared
database e.g. Ourselves.
Pupils add their own
information.
Pupils search the database to
answer simple questions e.g.
how many children have
blue eyes?
Pupils create charts to
answer questions e.g. how
many children have brown
hair?
Model creating a new
database e.g. minibeasts.
Pupils suggest field names,
enter information and search
their database.
Key
Vocabulary
Resources
Records
Fields
Blank record cards
Records
Fields
Search
Database e.g.
Information Magic
/ Textease
Database
Database
Records
Fields
Database e.g.
Information Magic
/ Textease
Database
Database
Records
Fields
Search
Database
Records
Fields
Charts
Database
Records
Fields
Search
Database e.g.
Information Magic
/ Textease
Database
Database e.g.
Information Magic
/ Textease
Database
Database e.g.
Information Magic
/ Textease
Database
Assessment
Outcomes
Level 2:
I can use ICT to
organise and
classify
information.
Level 3:
I can use ICT to
find and use
appropriate stored
information.
I can follow a
simple search to
find information
when using a
database.