1. Lesson 1: Databases

2. 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

3. Have a look at these examples
I tunes

4. 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”

5. SIMS
Your teacher will now have a look at SIMS

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Lesson 2: Queries, forms and barcodes

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Shops “Point of Sale”