Key Stage 2

ICT KS2 Unit 4C - Branching databases

In this unit children learn to use and create branching databases to sort and classify information.
Children will be introduced to 'yes/no' questions which separate a set of objects into two sub-sets. They are shown how to search and create branching databases.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when classifying plants and animals in science.

WEBLINKS	Simple branching databases to use with children Developing a database on Habitats (link with Science) A series of lessons about branching databases
SOFTWARE	Decision3 - Blackcat Decision Tree - RM First Workshop - RM, Junior viewpoint - Logotron
BOOKS	A series of pupils’ books, teachers’ books and photocopiable resource sheets from Smart Learning Ltd.(www.smart-learning.co.uk for samples) The facilities below are only available to Isle of Wight Schools Click here to order your Projects from School Library Service Click here for Education Centre - Library Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

• a variety of objects for 'keying out', such as labelled rocks, pictures of plants, household objects
• a branching database with a prepared data file of one of the above