Aiming at the problems existing in the current teaching of database course, such as single teaching mode, disjointed theory and practice, and one-sided evaluation method, this paper puts forward a project-driven teaching mode based on constructivism theory. This model takes "supermarket management system" as the teaching project carrier, and designs and implements the whole process teaching scheme covering project start-up, exploration construction and achievement evaluation, aiming at guiding students to actively construct database knowledge through active exploration and collaborative communication in real situations. Teaching practice shows that this model can effectively improve students' ability of problem solving, teamwork and knowledge transfer, and provides an effective path with both theoretical support and practical value for the teaching reform of database course.