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Key Stage 3 ICT INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES. ‘Let’s make a Database!’. In the Database Unit you will:. Learn that databases have many different uses. Learn about the different parts of a database. Collect information for a database. Create a database. Enter data into a database.
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Key Stage 3 ICTINTRODUCTION TO DATABASES ‘Let’s make a Database!’
In the Database Unit you will: • Learn that databases have many different uses. • Learn about the different parts of a database. • Collect information for a database. • Create a database. • Enter data into a database. • Use databases to sort and group information, create charts, write reports, and calculate statistics. • Search databases to find useful information. • Evaluate the databases you use.
Limited Text Number Date Text Some Data Types
Unlimited Data The data you put in a field could be anything. In the favourite sport field you could put: Rugby, Football, Ice Skating, Running, Horse Riding, Swimming, Netball, Rounders, Cricket, or anything else.
Limited Data You choose the data you put in a field. In the favourite sport field you could put: Rugby Netball Swimming Other Why choose Rugby, Netball, &Swimming? Why haveOther?
Data Types Alphanumeric (Text) NumberAuto NumberCurrencyDateTimeYes/No (Logical or Boolean)ImageHyperlink