Includes multiple versions for Office 2016 | 2013
Students start a business to plan occasions such as parties, proms, or weddings. Microsoft Access is used to create a database to organize information. TechnoPlanner database project teaches advanced database skills in an engaging, real world application that is motivating and meaningful for high school students.
ADVANCED DATABASE PROJECT: Hook student interest. Play the role of an event planner. Organize data and learn database skills in a unique and personally meaningful project.
STUDENT-CENTERED AND ENGAGING: Promote active learning as students solve real-life challenges. As a company owner who plans special occasions such as birthday parties and proms, teens create a database to track clients and event details.
EASY TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES: Everything you need is included. Teacher Guide in PDF format includes comprehensive instructions for getting started, helpful strategies, lesson plans, marking sheets, and learning objectives. Student Workbook may be used digitally or printed. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions support differentiated instruction, chunking of activities, and independent learning. Checklists encourage organizational skills. Sample party planning database fosters creativity.
STEM, CTE, AND ICT INTEGRATION: Advance technology competence for career readiness. Students require essential computer skills for the job opportunities of the future.
PERPETUAL SITE LICENCE: TechnoKids projects have no expiry date. Use the materials on an unlimited number of devices in your school. Download a project today, buy a complete set for high school grades, or purchase a package of all projects for K – 12.
Assignment 1 What is a Database?
Recognize the purpose of a database.
Assignment 2 About Microsoft Access
Label the parts of the program window.
Assignment 3 Examine Tables in a Database
Study fields in a table. Add a record in datasheet view.
Assignment 4 Examine Forms in a Database
Study fields on a form. Add a record in form view.
Assignment 5 Examine a Query in a Database
Identify the fields and source table used in a query.
Assignment 6 Examine a Report in a Database
Consider benefits to generating reports.
Assignment 7 The Event Planning Industry
Read about event planning to learn about services.
Assignment 8 Become an Event Planner
Launch a business. Plan a database for customer data.
Assignment 9 Build the Customers Table
Construct a table in datasheet view. Set field properties.
Assignment 10 Build the Events Table
Construct a table in design view. Include an input mask.
Assignment 11 Create a Relationship Between the Tables
Join customer and event information.
Assignment 12 Create a Customers Form with the Wizard
Design a form. Customize layout.
Assignment 13 Create the Events Form in Design View
Arrange controls on a form. Adjust tab order.
Assignment 14 Add the Events Form to Customers Form
Use a subform to view customer events.
Assignment 15 Enter Records
Add customer information and book events.
Assignment 16 Sort Records
Order records numerically, alphabetically, or chronologically.
Assignment 17 Search, Find, and Filter Records
Locate records that match criteria.
Assignment 18 Which Customers Need to Confirm Plans?
Use the Query Wizard to filter records.
Assignment 19 Create a Calling List
Generate a report from a query in design view. Sort the data.
Assignment 20 What Events are Upcoming?
Create a query in design view to filter records.
Assignment 21 Create a Report of Upcoming Events
Produce a report from a query in design view.
Optional Database Project Activities
- Database Designer: Plan and design a database.
- Organize Movies: Build a table to organize a product.
- My Favorite Songs: Make a form to categorize music.
- Mailing Labels: Create address labels from a database.
- Mail Merge: Create a personalized advertisement.
Terms of Use
Use TechnoPlanner with unlimited users at your site. A site is a physical location such as classroom, school, learning center, daycare, library, or home. If you teach at multiple sites, you will need to purchase one set for each location. Access everything you need from TechnoHub, and transfer the files to all devices at your site. View the PDF teacher guides and workbooks digitally or print as many as you need. Files CANNOT be posted in public domain.
Advanced Database Skills for High School
Include TechnoPlanner database project in a computer application, marketing, or business studies course. Students operate a party planning business, building a database to organize clients and events. They produce forms for data entry, add records, organize data, design a query, and create a summary report.
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Construct a database
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Make a table in a database to store data
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Set the field properties in a table
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Establish a relationship between tables
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Create simple data entry forms
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Add a subform to a main form
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Sort, find, and filter records
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Produce a query to filter data
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Design and format a report
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Evaluate the design of database objects
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Just finished TechnoPlanner. Imagine teaching this to 50 eighth graders. All were successful.
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I was really happy to use TechnoPlanner for Access. It is very hard to find lessons that support Access and this is perfect. Thanks for all you do with the project based curriculum.