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Computing: Databases Unplugged Unit PlanComputing: Databases Unplugged Unit Plan
Publisher
Computer Science Unplugged
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Grade
4th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
Unit Plan

Computing: Databases Unplugged

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

How do databases store and retrieve information? The activities in the resource provide fundamental concepts of databases by introducing an approach that teaches the basics without using computers. The pupils act as the actual data that are sorted within the database by using a series of questions.

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Concepts

data, databases, computer applications, basic computer skills, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the human database activity appropriate to the skill level of the class
  • While doing the human databases activity, have pupils stand if the search criteria is true for them and sit if it is false

Classroom Considerations

  • Know information about the each class member that makes them different from their classmates

Pros

  • The lessons provide a kinaesthetic way of learning about databases
  • The information has been modified based upon feedback from several schools and participants

Cons

  • None

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