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Using Databases in the curriculum

Using Databases in the curriculum. When can database use begin?. 3 rd or 4 th grade –use the sort function & 1 filter; or enter data in a ready-made database. 5 th grade - use 2 filters to do simple analysis, create a simple database

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Using Databases in the curriculum

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  1. Using Databases in the curriculum

  2. When can database use begin? • 3rd or 4th grade –use the sort function & 1 filter; or enter data in a ready-made database. • 5th grade - use 2 filters to do simple analysis, create a simple database • 6th or 7th grade - use several filters, do more detailed analysis of filtered data, & create simple reports.

  3. Teachers can use databases with students to … • Introduce a new concept • Find important facts • Analyze data and form conclusions • Review for a test • Create data for mail merge documents *Use a ready-made database or have students create the database

  4. Suggested Database Topics Social Studies Topics • Geography – World & USA • History – Events in world or US history • Wars (Revolution, Civil War, World War I, World War II • Famous people: Presidents, Inventors, Explorers, etc.)

  5. Science & Health Topics • Animals – Endangered species • Sea Life – animals & plants • Gardening – find the right flower for your garden • Periodic Table • Diseases – have students diagnose patients, find genetic diseases • Body systems • Nutrition

  6. Students can create individual files listing … • Important current events • Books they have read • Vocabulary words • Personal items (such as baseball cards, Beannie Babies, etc.) • Note cards for a research paper

  7. Students can create a class database.

  8. Steps to follow when creating a database for use in the curriculum Plan 1. Choose curriculum concepts to be taught. 2. Determine the amount of time available. 3. Decide how the database will be used (introduce a lesson, as a major review, etc.) 4. Write questions you want students to answer (simple scavenger hunt or analytical questions).

  9. Build the database with the students 5. With students brainstorm to determine fields needed to teach a concept. 6. Make sure there is adequate data for research. 7. Have each student research one record. 8. Build the database & have students use it.

  10. Administrative Uses of Databases • Grade book that can be used in a mail merge • Teaching tool to teach grammar concepts using mail merge (i.e. create your own mad libs) • Student lists for personal or classroom use (who turned in permission slips, student birthdays etc.) • Part of student portfolio (book logs)

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