Lesson 1: Databases

Today we will: Learn how a barcode can be used to link data in a database Learn how databases can be used to display relevant information Learn how to use a database to search for information

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What data is stored? Song name Artist Time Album Genre And lots more These are called “Fields” of data Lots of fields make up a “record”

SIMS Your teacher will now have a look at SIMS

Some questions What fields were stored Why did pupils have a Pupil number?

Tasks We will create a database about “facts about my class” Let’s think of some “data” that we could enter…. Mention and explain data types

Your teacher will now show you how to set up the database Once set up you should fill in the records of at least 10 people in the class

Lesson 2: Queries, forms and barcodes

In this lesson you will: Learn how to create a form to enter data Learn how to search the database using a query Learn how to create a form to display information

Task After your teacher has shown you how to create queries and forms you need to create: 1 data entry form 1 query 1 form that displays the results of your query

Bringing it all together Remember our ID cards? How do you think they could be used to display your information in your database? Demonstrate the use of the scanner using the query parameter input instead of typing

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