In this unit pupils learn to use and create branching databases to sort and classify information. Pupils will use 'yes/no' questions to separate a set of objects into two sub-sets. They are shown how to search and create/modify  branching databases. They will apply what they have learned in this unit when classifying things such as plants and animals in science.

4 c Lite (ICT Lites are concise sheets showing the objectives, key skills and techniques to be taught, without the suggested teaching activities.)

Assessment: Pupil Self Review Statements

Teaching Activities l Resources

Teaching Activities

Questions and answers
Year 2 example branching database - Cliftonville Primary

See also our Year 4 Science page on Habitats

Suggested Cross Curricular Activities

Children create branching database on Henry VIII wives.
History - Unit 7 Wives of Henry VIII

Geography 24 Passport to the World

Science
4B Habitats
4C Conductors and Insulators
3D Rocks and Soils
3C Materials

Mathematics Shapes, space and measures

Teaching Resources

How to use Textease Branching Database

Textease Branching Database Activities
www.grangeschool.co.uk (Scroll down to Activities 2 onwards)

Sorting Games from Mape
Mape has a set of 9 sorting games. Can be downloaded from the index page.
mape.org.uk

Lesson plan with resources from Lancashire
lancsngfl.ac.uk

ICT Scheme of work from Greenwich
A complete set of resources linked to the QCA scheme of work with lesson plans, activities, downloadable resources and more.
lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/greenwich

Newham ICT Scheme of Work
Featuring active flip chart resources and tutorial videos. Importantly every unit contains a challenge lesson which gives the children an opportunity to develop their independent ICT capability. www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx