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Q1 Map It Out: Database Research

2. Visual Learning

Working with a Database

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Database is an organized digital collection of data. The database below, is all about rollercoasters. 

Step 1. Searching the database.

  • Defining the search criteria is the essential first step. See the image below for the search criteria initially used for this activity on the left side.
  • What are the three defining criteria?

Classification = Roller Coaster Location = North America Roller Coasters Current Status = Operating

Step 2. Check out the results displayed. Open this database of Operating Roller Coasters in North America and answer the questions below.

  • How many rollercoasters were found that match the criteria?
  • How many pages would you need to scroll through to see the entire list?
  • What are the five headings in this database?
  • Select a few of the rollercoasters to find out what information is available.
  • Select a few of the Amusement Park to find out what information is available.
  • Note: to get back to the original list, select the back arrow in your browser.


Filtering provides us the ability to select and sort the data to see only what you want, such as wooden roller coasters. Filtering is our work horse in a very large data set!

Step 3. Modifying the Report.

  • Navigate to the Advanced Search page, which is the Modify Report words in the top left under the person silhouette, see the previous image.
  • Modify the criteria to answer the questions below.
    • What amusement parks in North America have operating steel-type roller coasters with a stand-up design?
    • How many operating wooden roller coasters are there in Canada?
    • Search to see where new roller coasters are being constructed with the following search criteria?
      • Current Status = Under Construction
      • Location = United States
      • Classification = Roller Coaster

    • What other questions might you be interested in about the amusement parks?

      • Take a bit of time to find the answers.

2.Q1 Vocabulary

2.Q1 Geolocation 

 2.Q1 Student Checklist

 2.Q1 Teacher Guide

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

3. Knowledge Constructor
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

5. Computational Thinker
b. Students collect data or identify relevant data sets, use digital tools to analyze them and represent data in various ways to facilitate problem-solving and decision-making.

6. Creative Communicator
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.


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