Use database filter and sort functions in Use database filter and sort functions in Microsoft Access and Excel to create fun, Microsoft Access and Excel to create fun, curriculum driven projects for kidscurriculum driven projects for kids

By Sandy DounceBy Sandy DounceTechnology Integration Specialist (retired)Technology Integration Specialist (retired)

• Technology Integration Specialist Computer Teacher – 21 years

• Technology curriculum design (Methacton & Philadelphia Archdiocese)

• Workshop presenter (Methacton, PETE&C , MEC Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and Montgomery County Intermediate Unit)

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Scientific researchStatistical analysis LibrariesGovernmentLaw enforcement

Forensic scienceComputer programmingEngineering AnalysisNatural disastersBusinesses

Using database sort & filter functions …Using database sort & filter functions … •requires following directions•encourages critical thinking/problem-solving•provides opportunities for statistical analysis•gives students practice at finding facts quickly•fosters cooperative learning

Databases Are Used Everywhere

Example:Database File Title: The 50 States

Record: Arizona Field Names: State name, Capital, population, state bird, state tree, state flower, famous people, important dates, etc. 4

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View A Database View A Database as a …

State Capital Location Pop. P. Rank Park, Trails, etc

AlabamaMontgomery South 4500752 23Gulf Islands National Seashore

Alaska Juneau West 648818 47Denali; Gates Of The Arctic N.P.

Arizona Phoenix S. west 5580811 18Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest N.P.,

ArkansasLittle Rock South 2725714 32Hot Springs N.P.

Sort data by field Filter data using several fields

(queries)

Create reports using sort and/or filter functions to analyze data (using calculations)

Organize & summarize scientific & business data (including calculations)

Print a list or one record per pageMerge data into a word processor 6

The sort & filter functions are data-collecting tools. The resulting statistics can be used by students to analyze data and answer questions or solve problems.

We will be looking at a database on Ancient Western Civilizations to create and analyze statistics.

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Use the advanced filter icon (Access 97-2003)

Click the pull-down in Advanced to select the advanced filter in (2007-2010)

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OccupationOccupation GreekGreek RomanRoman

EmperorEmperor 00 1212

LeaderLeader 66 1010

PhilosopherPhilosopher 99 11

GeneralGeneral 55 1111

WriterWriter 1515 1717

DictatorDictator 00 22

MathematicianMathematician 66 00

Based on the statistics created using filtering techniques answer these questions:

Which civilization appears to be more interested in education?

Which has a stronger government?

Which is more war-like?Why might the database be inaccurate? 10

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InventionField used Name

Birth Death

Made Processing sugar faster & safer

facts1806-1894

Devised an Irrigation System

facts1731-1806

first name Elijah McCoy 184-1929

Process for straightening hair

facts1867-1919

last name Frederick Jones 1892-1961

Norbert Rillieux

Benjamin Banneker

Steam engine lubricator

Madame C.J. Walker

40 patents in the field of refrigeration

Database filters allow students to gather data from several fields. analyze the data, and solve a problem.

ProblemYou work for the State Department and are in charge of giving aid to countries in South America that are not prosperous.

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(Prosperous – successful, well-to-do, comfortable)

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Life Expectancy

- % urban

-Literacy rate

-per capita income

First, use filters on the Geography Database to determine which countries are prosperous.

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Next, analyze the data. What do youNext, analyze the data. What do you notice about the lists in each field younotice about the lists in each field you searched?searched?List the countries that need helpList the countries that need help

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Literacy RateLiteracy Rate Life Expectancy % Urban Per Capita Income

Guyana Chile Uruguay Argentina

Uruguay French Guiana Argentina Chile

Argentina Uruguay Chile Uruguay

Chile Argentina Venezuela Brazil

Susriname Paraguay Brazil Venezuela

Paraguay Venezuela French Guiana Colombia

Discuss the relationship between the 4 statistics searched. (literacy, urbanization, income, and life expectancy)

Simpler questions for younger students: Why would people who know how to

read live in cities? Why would people who are educated

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You are a landscape architect. You have a client who has an ugly 4 foot tall fence that she wants to cover. She likes red flowers. You want to cove the fence as much of the year as possible.

Use the gardening database to find the flowers.

Databases can do various mathematical calculations.

When creating a report number fields can be averaged or a sum found. Records can also be counted.

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Example:Where in the World is Mrs. Dounce?

Fields needed :Continent, Country, Cities, Climate, Exports, Languages, Special Facts, and Waterways

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Denmark, EurGr. Britain, Eur

Panama, NAVenezuela, SATrinidad-TobagoBrazil, SA

Argentina, SANigeria, Afr.

Senegal, Afr.Morocco, Afr.Spain, PortugalNetherlands,Eur.

Ireland

DenmarkG. Britain

Once teachers learn to use databases, they can let their imaginations go wild and create challenging and fun lessons in all curriculum areas.

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