G4 W7 Databases in Real Life .

When do you think we should use a database?

• Whenever we want to organize large amounts of games, like the ones Michael loves!

• Whenever we want to organize large amounts of data, just like Elijah's science project!

• Whenever we want to organize large amounts of money, like planning a trip!

• Whenever we want to organize large amounts of circuits for our cool electronics projects!

Hey there, Emma and Michael! If you were to help Isla choose the best data type for her date of birth, which one would you pick?

• Number

• Date/Time

• Text

• Currency

Hey there, students! Mason, Henry, and Ethan are exploring how data is stored in a database. Can you help them out?

• Queries

• Forms

• Reports

• Tables

Currency, Date/Time, and Text are all examples of...

• Records

• Fields

• Data Types

How can a database be used in a school?

• To track student grades.

• To store contact details.

• To manage the school library.

• • All of the above.

How can a database be used in a library?

• • To keep track of the books that are checked out

• • To store how many books are on the shelf

• • To record who borrowed which book

• • All of the above

What is the main benefit of using a computer database?

• • It takes up a lot of space.

• • It is difficult to use.

• • It allows you to quickly search for and organize information

• • It is only for scientists.

Why do people use databases?

• • To information for a long time .

• • To search, organize, and find information quickly

• • c) To write notes

• • To draw pictures

Which of these is an example of a digital database?

• • A class attendance sheet written on a whiteboard.

• • A computer storing names, addresses, and phone numbers

• • A physical book with student marks

• • A list of animals in a zoo written in a notebook.