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=__Database Sorting and Filtering Practice__= = =

Is the (your) world in order?
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 * //__Unit Questions:__//**
 * 1) Why is organization necessary in society?
 * 2) What are some ways we organize our daily lives?
 * 3) What are some examples of databases we use regularly?


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 * 1) What are electronic databases?
 * 2) What are database tables, records, fields and items?
 * 3) How do we use databases to extract data (filtering and sorting)?

This unit combines the grade level computer skills compotency goals and objectives with grade level core content goals and objectives to provide relevant database practice. Within the core subject area students learn how to build databases and contribute to one collaboratively. Students then use this database to extract information by sorting and filtering (using connectors and operators).
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 * Unit Plan:** [[file:Sorting and Filtering with Databases.doc]]


 * Initial Activity and Lesson Introduction: [[file:Is the World in Order.ppt]]**


 * Computer Skills Curriculum Database Objectives (6-8):[[file:SCOC - Database 6-8.doc]]**