Week 21: Using Databases
Homework
for the Teacher
- Students
start today’s lesson by reviewing database terminology,
then move on to guided practice exercises with two fascinating
Web sites. Finally, they are released to explore a variety
of high-interest databases independently. Relax, join in on
the fun, and use this time to spread some laughter in the classroom.
- The
database for the Titanic
passenger and crew lists provides rich background material
for creative writing exercises. The facts in the database will
come alive for the children once they start digging around
in the data and discussing records with one another. Remind
students to click on the underlined surname to view the details
for each passenger.
- When
students work with technology, especially with databases, the
role of the teacher shifts. View Jamie McKenzie’s thought-provoking
response to the question, "How Does the Teacher
Act?" in student-centered learning environments.
- (On
a Personal Note for Teachers) Thinking of retiring or
moving soon? Here’s a database you can use right away: Best
Places to Live, Work, Play or Retire.
Reading
Strategy Spotlight
Drawing
inferences in text is the process of combining what is read with
relevant prior knowledge. Use this process to help students create
meaning that is not necessarily obvious in the material. Encourage
them to become detectives, using clues from their reading along with
what they already know, to draw conclusions, make reasonable predictions,
establish connections, and make critical and analytical judgments.
Student
Activity Sheet
Printable pages designed to complement the current week's Reading
Strategy Spotlight and to help students organize their thoughts,
reflect upon reading material, and look for organizational patterns
in online text.
BBs: Weekly
Nuggets of "Best Practices" and "Brain Research"
How
do you increase students' intrinsic motivation? Link to Teachley's!
TechKnow
Disaster Preparedness Page
Printable Computer Skills Mini-Posters & activity sheets
for those times when the network crashes or equipment is unavailable.
You can print a different page each week.
Fifth
Grade Computer Skills Test Item Bank
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