Lesson 3 - Entering data and creating forms

Keywords - database, fieldname, data type, record, input, user-friendly

Starter

Teacher to display database input form to pupils and ask them to compare it to the database table datasheet view.  Q&A on differences leads to advantages and uses of the data input form.

Main Activity

Teacher to demonstrate the creation of a data input form and pupils then produce their own.  Students use the data input form to enter more food data into their databases.

If time allows, students to use the Report Wizard to create printouts of the data which they have input so far.

Plenary

Display student examples of input forms on the whiteboard and seek feedback form the rest of the group. 

Homework

Students to draw up their favourite meal / keep a food diary.