The purpose of the database is to easily track computers, printers, etc. The entire database can be found on the CD-ROM that accompanies this portfolio. Students will define five characteristics on which to do a comparison on the Ancient Americas - Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs. Students will compare five predefined characteristics of the Ancient Americans. Students will create a database in MS Works 4.0 database to input information gathered.
Students sort data and query data to create a summary report of the data gathered.
Students will print the summary report. Students will work in pairs in the computer lab using the Ancient Americans HyperStudio stack loaded on the network computer and MS Works 4.0 Database. The students will define five characteristics on which to do a comparison on the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs. Once the information has been gathered, the students 'II create a database in MS Works 4.0 to organize their information. Students will then create a summary report of the data gathered and print it.