Students add and size database fields in existing database to accommodate their responses to new questions from buddy class. Students sort the database on 3 fields and create a report to print the sort. Students search the database, using several criterion to narrow the search,, and create a report to print the search. Students write a descriptive paragraph of their mystery buddy. Students design a cover and develop a Table of Contents for their Database Buddy Book.
Students write a project evaluation.
All teachers need to meet prior to implementation to iron out all details. As a group, each teacher should fill out a daily calendar for each week of the project, denoting the day of each classroom and lab activity. Establish paired buddies and respective ID numbers. Set up 6 cooperative learning groups for entirety of project. If any teacher loses or gains a student, it is imperative that the buddy teacher know immediately in order to revise pairings.