Stock/Inventory

Components:       Number and number sense

                           Use a software program to display contents of a database

Objectives:          Use statistics and probability to explore relationships occurring in the real
                           world

                           Select and use appropriate technology

                        
Materials:            Computer, database program such as Access or Microsoft Works

Procedure:   

1. Go to Start.

2. Click on Program.

3. Click on Microsoft Works.

4. Click on Microsoft Works again.

5. Click on Works Tools.  

6. Click on Database.

7. Name the field and press Enter.

8. Repeat step seven as many times as necessary.

9. Click one.

10. Click on the cells under the field names to be able to type the information.

11. Go to record and click Sort Records.    

12. This will put records in various orders and can be manipulated. 

Evaluation:             Sitting in front of a computer, students will click on, in order, all the steps for
                              making a database.

Homework:            Have students make databases of their toys.

Extensions:             Make a database about you and your family.

Sites:                     Technology Skills Curriculum Students get help on their tech skills

                             Make a Documents Database Learn how to make a database

Guest Speaker:      Invite the manager of a local business to the class to talk about setting up
                              and running a successful business/store.