Databases
A database is a collection of data or information which is stored in a logical and structured way
Databases can be either paper-based or computerized collections of data.
Paper based database examples
Paper based databases
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Paper based databases
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Computerized database examples
Computerized databases
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Computerized databases
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Sherlock Holmes activity
Can you help Sherlock Holmes to solve crimes? Use the database provided to interrogate the database and create queries to help you catch the correct villain.
Database Vocabulary
Your school keeps a lot of information about every student.
Think of some of the information they keep about you.
Search Activity
Download the Excel file here and using the filters, can you fill in the missing information |
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Super Hero Database
-Download the super hero database here

filmcharacters.mdb |
1. Use the table provided to create a form that is suitable for the superhero database
2. Choose suitable themes for the fields, backgrounds, fonts, colors in (design view)
3. Add a new field called picture and set the data type as "OLE Object"
4. Add a image to each super hero (make sure you are in form view first)
Creating Queries
Download this document and create queries to find the most suitable superheros for the movie

Databases.ppt |