Lumen Learning
Lumen: Using Databases: Periodical Indexes and Abstracts
This lesson focuses on using databases: periodical indexes and abstracts including the differences between periodical and journals, selecting the right number of keywords, and full-text databases.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Using Databases, Electronic Sources, and Print Sources
How to access electronic sources and databases in addition to print sources and list all in a working bibliography.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Annotated List of Useful Databases
This is an annotated list of useful databases including the difference between search engines and databases and between databases and catalogs, broad-based databases, source-type databases, and subject-type databases.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Using Databases
This brief tutorial gives a clear view of the strengths of databases, as well as how to search them effectively. It includes a summary quiz and a page of printable notes for future reference.
Other
A Primer on Databases and Catalogs
This in-depth look at databases does a thorough but not boring job of explaining how these critical tools operate. Macromedia Flash graphics and other interactive tools help engage students. It is not specific to any one kind of database.
Concord Consortium
The Molecular Workbench Database: Chemical Reactions
Observe that chemical reactions follow the pathway the uses the least amount of energy in this simulation.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to Database Management
This lesson introduces students to the concept of organized information in a database. This is an introduction, so there are no computer exercises. A PowerPoint presentation is used as a visual aid for discussion and explanation....
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Resources for Using Ph Et Simulations in Class Ph Et Activities Database
The PhET website at the University of Colorado in Boulder has a large collection of science simulations for teaching chemistry and physics, available in many languages. This page describes the Activities Database, which is searchable by...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Salmon Use of Geomorphically Restored Streams at Point Reyes Nat. Seashore
A lesson plan with an accompanying PowerPoint learning module for students where they learn about coho salmon and a repair done to a culvert in Point Reyes National Seashore. The repair was intended to help the salmon make their journey...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software Applications: M6: L2: Clean Up: Using Data Tools
In Module 6 Lesson 2 of this course on spreadsheets, students learn how to use data validation tools in Excel to minimize errors in manual data entry. Includes slideshow tutorials.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software: M6: L1: Designing Spaces: Using Templates
In Module 6 Lesson 1 of this course on spreadsheets, students learn how to use the templates in Excel to save time when making new spreadsheets. Includes slideshow tutorials.
Other
Bc Campus: Database Design: Before the Advent of Database Systems
Learn the basic ideas behind the use of database systems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Sql to Update a Database
Learn how to use a SQL to update a database.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Breadth First Search and Its Uses
A short tutorial for breadth-first search and its uses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Hour of Code in Your Classroom
Hour of Code, a Khan Academy online program, encourages students to spend an hour learning to program. Titles include Hour of Drawing with Code, Hour of Webpage, and Hour of Databases are explained. This article explains how teachers can...
Other
Nearpod: Spreadsheets: Using Formulas
In this lesson on spreadsheets, students explore the different parts of a spreadsheet and use equations within spreadsheets to learn about their applications.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Exploring the Alabama Virtual Library
In preparation for independent research projects, students in small groups practice proper citation and familiarize themselves with Alabama Virtual Library databases using a graphic organizer.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Gis Exploration Using the High Plains Aquifer Databases
Students work with databases and GIS to develop saturated thickness maps. Each database consists of observations made by drillers where they have encountered the High Plains aquifer base and the annual water-level measurements taken in...
Other
Learning Link Finders: Filtering an Excel Database
This course will teach you to filter an existing Microsoft Excel database and extract records meeting your criteria. It will cover Data Form Searches, AutoFiltering, Filtering to Match a Selection, and Advanced Filters. A Live Database...
Other
Roller Coaster Database: Cedar Point: Gatekeeper Roller Coaster
Learn the facts about the Gatekeeper roller coaster in Sandusky, Ohio. Includes information on the speed, height and materials used to create this popular ride.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Database on Inter Korean Relations
"Using fresh and policy-relevant historical data, the Database on Inter-Korean Relations informs and supports current and future efforts to peacefully reunify the Korean Peninsula and achieve reconciliation in post-unification Korea."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Research Sources: Online Research Databases
This lesson discusses using research databases to conduct research.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Integers: Grade 6 (Using Thermometer)
Scroll partway down the page to find this lesson on decimals which incorporates the use of thermometers at an activity centre.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Cedric Klapisch
The Internet Movie Database provides a complete filmography and other useful information of the films of Cedric Klapisch.