Planning a branching database

Computing

Yes or no questions

Making groups

Creating a branching database

Structuring a branching database

Making a dinosaur identifier

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of what a branching database is and how to create one. They will use yes/no questions to gain an understanding of what attributes are and how to use them to sort groups of objects. Pupils will create an identification tool using a branching database.

Organising data using databases

What does the term "plan" mean in the context of a database?

Why is it important to plan the structure of a branching database?

What does "compare" mean in the context of a database?

Why is it important to use attributes when comparing objects?

What happens if the questions in a database are poorly planned?

Why is it important to choose good questions for a branching database?

What does "structure" mean in a database?

Why is it important to think about the order of questions in a database?

What kind of question is used in a branching database?

What is the first step in creating a branching database?

Why is comparing two database structures useful?

What happens if a database is poorly structured?

Planning a branching database

Lesson outcome