Introduction to Databases… · B5 Computing

Lesson notes

Indicator: B5.5.1.3.4 - Identify types of databases and data.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four different types of databases (e.g. flat-file, relational, hierarchical, network, cloud) and give one real-world example for each.
Distinguish between structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, and sort given examples into the correct category.
Group data items as either quantitative data (numbers) or qualitative data (descriptions) with at least 80% accuracy.
Present findings from a group investigation on types of databases and data to the class using a simple chart or poster.
Complete a data identification table matching everyday Ghanaian situations to the correct data type and database type.

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Strand: Programming and Databases (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Databases, Algorithm and Programming. (5.1)
Content standard: B5.5.1.3 - Demonstrate how to use Databases
Indicator: B5.5.1.3.4 - Identify types of databases and data.
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 19
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to investigate on the types of databases and data. Let learners present their findings to the class.