Year 1 |
Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 1A
Introduction to Modelling
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In this unit children learn that a computer can be used to represent real or fantasy situations. They understand that the representation is not an exact replica of the original. They discuss the main differences and similarities between a representation and the original. They create their own representations of real or fantasy situations.
Children should be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when exploring adventure programs or simulations. |
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An alternative to My World -Make a
Town, with more sophisticated graphics.
Click on the train, the level crossing opens and the train leaves
and another one arrives!
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Integrated task: Dr Seuss Jigsaw |
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Mouse control games and drawing exercises |
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My CBeebies Pets - like a tamagotchi, this is demo screen only – need to log in to CBBeebies! |
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Download Tatoface - A great activity to enhance mouse control,
clicking and dragging: |
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Download My World Activities to support mouse control...
With a mathematical context: |
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With a language focus: |
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An interactive Mr Men creator: |
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Unit 1B
Using A Word Bank |
In this unit children learn to use a word processor to assemble text held in a word bank and start to develop familiarity with the computer keyboard.
Children will discuss the words they see around them and will understand that words convey information. They will use this knowledge to communicate ideas using ICT.
This unit could be taught in reception.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when writing short reports, lists and recipes. |
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BBC Little Animals Activity Centre:Word and rhyme matching: |
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Download My World Activities with labelling potential. With
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With a language focus: |
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Unit 1C
The Information Around Us |
In this unit children learn that information exists in a variety of forms, including text, still and moving pictures, charts and sounds and that different media are used for different purposes. They learn that ICT can be used to communicate and handle information in a variety of ways.
Children should be able to apply what they have learned in this unit when they are looking for and presenting information. |
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Fun with Spot |
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Two books about a Little Pirate ship - clear icons for the children
to discuss the meaning of and navigate the site independently: |
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Santa's secret village: |
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Picture search engines: |
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Integrated task; Talking story |
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Unit 1D
Labelling And Classifying |
In this unit children learn that key pieces of information can be used to describe objects. They also learn to use simple criteria to divide groups of objects into sub-sets, and to identify objects by key words. They will use a word processor with a word bank to present information.
This unit could be taught in reception.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when sorting objects in mathematics and science. |
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Download Clicker and My World Activities with labelling potential..
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With a mathematical context:
With a language focus:
Lesson plans for this unit
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Unit 1E
Representing Information Graphically: Pictograms |
In this unit children learn how to use ICT to represent information graphically. They learn how to create pictograms and how to answer simple questions on the data shown in their pictograms.
Children will use a graphing package to create their work and will learn how to enter data correctly and how to use icons.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when classifying objects in science or mathematics; undertaking investigations in mathematics, science and geography. |
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Smarties Pictogram Record Sheet: |
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Ideas for linking pictogram work with science topic in Year
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Unit 1F
Understanding Instructions And Making Things Happen |
In this unit children learn how to give and follow instructions to make things happen. They learn how to sequence instructions, so that others can follow them, and to predict what will happen.
Children learn that machines follow instructions and that they need to be switched on and off, and controlled. They will recognise the need for accuracy, definition, and common language.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when giving instructions both written and verbal. The unit will also help them understand how everyday appliances operate. |
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Musical sequence game |
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Year 2 |
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Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 2A
Communicating Information Using Text |
In this unit children learn to use words to communicate messages and recognise that ICT lets them correct and improve their work, as they are working or at a later date. Children will also have opportunities to discuss their experiences of using ICT.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when: writing stories with a clear sequence of events in a sustained style; using and punctuating a range of sentence types; commenting on the features which distinguish texts such as narrative, information and poetry.
They will also be able to use these skills when: producing creative writing in English; producing accounts of their work in science and geography; describing sequences of events in history. |
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Online stories and activities: |
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Lesson ideas with supporting resources: |
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Ambleside School's typing test |
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Unit 2B
Creating Pictures |
In this unit children develop visual ideas for different purposes by using ICT and other methods. They use the features of an ICT graphics package to explore and realise their ideas and to identify ways to develop and improve their work. They will need to select and use simple tools (pen, brush, fill, and spray) in their mark making, and understand that work can be easily amended and ideas can be tried out without spoiling earlier versions. They will learn how ICT techniques can inform other techniques and vice versa, and that sometimes a screen version is the final version of a piece of work.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when creating work in design and technology, and art. |
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Munch's The Scream: |
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Lesson plans for unit, and resources including picture of Jackson
Pollock's Yellow Islands: |
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Interactive Mondrian: |
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Space pictures from Hubble : |
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Examples of Kandinsky's work and posters. |
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Unit 2C
Finding Information |
In this unit children learn to search for information held on a CD-ROM. The children are introduced to CD-ROM as a means of storing large amounts of information. They are taught to use menus, indexes and key words to search for pictures and gather information.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when using electronic information sources, such as CD-ROM and the World Wide Web, for other subjects. |
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Search engines: |
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Hertfordshire schools can use the Living Library - free and
filtered. Follow the link from the Primary Schools Home Page:  |
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Kent have designed a web enquiry page just for this unit: |
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The BBC has an index organised search of fascinating creatures: |
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BBC site designed for age 5-7. Info and games about key famous
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Simple text and click on menus to access information
about different animals and environments: |
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Unit 2D
Routes: Controlling a Floor Turtle |
In this unit children learn how to create, test, modify and store instructions to control the movements of a floor turtle. They learn to program the floor turtle to move around an area by using single instructions, a sequence of instructions and repeated sequences.
The unit will develop children's understanding of programmed devices used outside school.
Children should be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when: creating and using maps in geography; working with shape and space in mathematics; and using devices in design and technology. |
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Classroom ideas for Roamers |
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Lesson plans for Pip/Pixie (Could be adapted for use with Roamer) |
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Web support for Pip and Pixie, including classroom ideas which
can be adapted for other control devices: |
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Activity ideas for Roamers: |
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Use Terry the Turtle to begin logo work (download version from
products section) |
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Extend to online control work using (start of Logo) |
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Unit 2E
Questions and Answers |
In this unit children develop their awareness of different types of questions, how they can be asked and how ICT can be used to answer them using different types of software. They learn that some of the programs they have used so far to present data cannot provide the answers to some specific questions. They begin to realise that programs have limitations and that it is knowledge of the facilities and tools offered that helps us to select the most appropriate tool for a task.
Children learn how to ask questions that can be answered with yes or no responses. They have opportunities to work with a prepared file on a binary tree program to practise their questioning skills.
Children will have opportunities to enter and store information using some of the different types of ICT information resources that are available. Children will use what they have learned in this unit to help them to ask more focused questions to find specific information when studying Units 2C 'Finding information' and 3C 'Introduction to databases'.
A number of programs are appropriate for work on questions and answers. It is not suggested that they are all used by all of the children and, because of the scope of this unit, teachers may feel it is appropriate to break it down into sub-units that can be utilised over a slightly extended period. |
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Lesson ideas, teachers helpsheets and resources for the unit: |
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A teacher's guide to Granada's Primary Branch |
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Online tutorials for First Workshop, Information Magic and Information
Workshop |
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Year 3 updated |
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Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 3A
Combining Text And Graphics |
In this unit children learn how to communicate messages by using a combination of graphics and text. They also learn the importance of saving their work.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when writing reports; producing multimedia presentations. |
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An indexed online tutorial
for Word |
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Create and send an eCard |
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Information about Fonts |
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Free Clip Art |
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Unit 3B
Manipulating Sound |
In this unit children will explore and develop musical ideas by using ICT and other methods. They will use simple music software, tape recorders and a keyboard to compose, collect and communicate their musical ideas. They will amend and modify their work to explore various musical and sound effects, and use ICT to create, organise and record sounds.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit in music. |
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A great site - many games specifically for this unit - Sequenzer,
Beat Machine and Composer |
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Online music games to support the use of
ICT in music |
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Online sound samples |
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Guide to the orchestra |
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Download a free multi-track recording package - this
can be used off-line |
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Unit 3C
Introduction To Databases |
In this unit children learn to collect and store information involving more than two variables. They will use a database to answer simple questions by sorting and finding the top or bottom and searching in a single field.
Children will be introduced to files, records and fields by exploring and comparing computer-based data and paper-based information. They will use a computer database, add to it, carry out simple searches and produce bar charts.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when using ICT to handle and present information in geography, science, design and technology, and history. |
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Create a garden bird survey database |
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Paper and pencil into activity |
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Unit 3D
Exploring Simulations |
In this unit children begin to understand that computer simulations can represent real and imaginary situations. They learn how to explore simulations, explore options and to test their predictions. They evaluate simulations by comparing them with real situations and considering their usefulness.
Children will apply what they have learnt when using simulations throughout their work, for example predator/prey simulations in science. |
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My year 1/2 class are entranced by its animations.
It’s a pleasant change from My world Make a Town, with
more sophisticated graphics.
Click on the train, the level crossing opens and the train leaves
and another
one arrives!
Lesley Adams
Richard Whittington Primary
Bishop’s Stortford |
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Virtual field trip in the Fantastic Forest |
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Download the duckbuilder game and explore variables |
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More complex than Duckbuilder. Students have to make a rollercoaster
stay on the track. Good extension to Duckbuilder.
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Survival game based on habitats |
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| Great Viking simulation
game. All decisions have a consequence which is shared with the
student. |
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Students can make their own computer game setting
their own rules and investigating the consequences of them (good
for able children) |
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LEGO Digital Designer new
This free-to-download software enables pupils to drag and drop Lego pieces on screen, designing a model before they build it. |
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Unit 3E
E-mail |
In this unit children learn to use e-mail (electronic mail) to send and receive messages. They learn about communicating over distances and will need to consider and compare different methods of communication.
Using e-mail can help children develop their reading and writing skills and develop their knowledge of the wider community. The unit requires collaboration with other schools.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when using e-mail, gathering information, developing collaborative projects, and writing for other audiences. |
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Online activities to support understanding of safe e-mail use..follow
the link to 'You have mail' |
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Contact CBBC |
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Ideas for e-mail projects |
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Example of good practice in this unit including lesson outlines
Create a wanted poster using the online tools, and e-mail it
to other children
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Year 4 |
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Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 4A
Writing for Different Audiences |
In this unit children learn that ICT can be used to organise, reorganise, develop and explore ideas, and that working with information in this way can aid understanding. It also gives children opportunities to discuss their experiences of using ICT and how it is used in the wider world.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when: identifying key points in a story or account; writing accounts in which details of character and action are used to interest the reader; using evidence and examples to support key points.
They will also be able to use their skills when: writing narrative and non-narrative texts in English; producing accounts which draw on sources in history; clarifying ideas, developing criteria and suggesting ways forward in design and technology. |
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An indexed online tutorial for Word |
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World War One Posters |
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| Kids' writing published on the
Net |
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Unit 4B
Developing Images Using Repeated Patterns |
In this unit children learn to develop visual ideas and to realise these ideas using ICT. Children will need to use a computer graphics package to explore and experiment with ideas and will amend and modify their work to meet specific outcomes. They also learn to save their work as they go along.
Children learn to use ICT tools appropriately and will select areas of an image to cut, copy and change. They learn to export their work to other packages and import images from sources such as clip art, scanner or digital camera.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when using ICT to produce pictures, plans and maps in art, design and technology, and geography. |
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Mughal India carpet patterns
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William Morris stained glass |
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Examples
of some childrens' work in this
unit
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Unit 4C
Branching Databases |
In this unit children learn to use and create branching databases to sort and classify information.
Children will be introduced to 'yes/no' questions which separate a set of objects into two sub-sets. They are shown how to search and create branching databases.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when classifying plants and animals in science. |
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Information on rocks
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teacher's guide to Granada's Primary Branch |
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Unit 4D
Collecting and Presenting Information: Questionnaires and
Pie Charts |
In this unit children learn how to use a data handling package to create bar charts, pie charts and line graphs, and how to use this information to support an argument.
Children learn to collect information in a way that it can be easily processed; enter data correctly; select and create an appropriate graph for their purpose; consider how to frame questions. They also learn to compare the effectiveness of different charts and use their charts to test hypotheses.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when collecting information and producing graphs and charts in mathematics, geography and science. |
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Graphs |
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| Weather statistics from the BBC |
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Unit 4E
Modelling Effects On Screen |
In this unit children learn to enter instructions to control a screen turtle and will compare the operation of the screen turtle with a floor turtle. They learn how to write a procedure that 'teaches' the computer a new word and will be asked to write short sequences to produce particular shapes on screen. They understand that screen steps are smaller than floor turtle steps and will be asked to repeat procedures to produce 'crystal flowers' by rotating the screen turtle through 360 degrees.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when working with shapes and space in mathematics. |
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An online activity to recap directions from Year 2 and extend
learning by planning routes |
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Extending work with Roamers with Year 4 |
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MSW Logo |
Download:
Hints, tips and lesson ideas for MSW Logo work:
Helpsheet for MSW Logo:
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Online demo logo as well as creative logo - good for extending
the most able and preparation for Year 5 and 6 units |
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Lesson plan ideas |
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Year 5 updated |
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Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 5A
Graphical Modelling |
In this unit children learn to use an object-based graphics package to produce images and visual models. They learn the key differences between an object-based program and a paint package and understand that visual models can be used to identify patterns and relationships.
Children will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when making maps in geography and drawing diagrams in science. |
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My year 1/2 class are entranced by its animations. It’s
a pleasant change from My world Make a Town, with more sophisticated
graphics.
Click on the train, the level crossing opens and the train leaves
and another
one arrives!
Lesley Adams
Richard Whittington Primary
Bishop’s Stortford |
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Examples of school building sites and plans |
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Teacher notes for using Paint to teach these units |
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An online activity for children to complete this unit - explains
the purpose of the unit to the children and provides appropriate
onscreen resources - extensions included |
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Unit 5B
Analysing Data and Asking Questions: Using Complex Searches |
In this unit children learn to use prepared databases to answer questions which rely on more than one variable. They will present data in graphical form, print out their graphs and use them to help them answer questions relating to the data.
Children will be able to build on what they have learnt in this unit when: investigating possible relationships between data in history, geography, science and mathematics; undertaking investigations that rely on more data than they are able to collect for themselves, for example when searching for information on the World Wide Web. |
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Planets database |
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AOL kids' search engine |
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| Dinosaur database from the Natural
History Museum |
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Unit 5C
Evaluating information, checking accuracy and questioning plausibility |
In this unit children learn the importance of checking information for mistakes and anomalies, how to detect mistakes and to amend them.
They will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit whenever they handle information. |
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Lesson ideas, teachers helpsheets and resources for the unit:
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| Show children how to use the web to search for information, but more importantly how to evaluate and interpret it. |
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Unit 5D
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
In this unit children learn to enter numbers, labels and simple formulae into a spreadsheet and to use the data to calculate totals.
Children will be introduced to spreadsheet software and will explore how changes in price and quantity can affect total cost.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when exploring mathematical and scientific models. |
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Ideas and support for unit |
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A selection of spreadsheet resources from The King John School
in Essex.
Planning party worksheet and Excel file to download |
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Guidance and downloads from Surrey for teaching this unit |
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Unit 5E
Controlling Devices |
In this unit children learn how to control simple devices, such as buzzers, small motors and lights, using basic control boxes. They learn how to control devices by turning them on and off according to a set of instructions. This will be developed so that children understand how to sequence a set of instructions to get a desired outcome.
They will apply what they have learnt in this unit when learning about the built environment, for example traffic lights, or simple manufacturing processes. |
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A complete guide to using Robolab for this unit can be downloaded
here. |
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How stuff works |
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Lesson plans for using LegoDacta
to control a model of the Millennium wheel |
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LEGO Digital Designer new
This free-to-download software enables pupils to drag and drop Lego pieces on screen, designing a model before they build it. |
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Unit 5F
Monitoring Environmental Conditions and
Changes |
In this unit children learn that devices can be connected to a computer to monitor and measure changes in environmental conditions. Children gain an understanding of computer monitoring of external conditions.
This unit links with the ICT key stage 2 programme of study 2b (monitoring events such as changes in temperature) and with the science key stage 2 programme of study Sc1, Scientific Enquiry 2f (making systematic observations and measurements including the use of ICT for datalogging).
Children should be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when working on Unit 6C 'Control and monitoring - What happens when...?' |
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Many lesson plans for datalogging equipment
with a science base |
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Example of a primary school using monitoring
equipment and publishing results |
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A complete guide to using Robolab
for this unit can be downloaded here. |
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Year 6 updated |
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Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Unit 6A
Multimedia Presentations |
In this unit children learn to create a multimedia presentation using text, images, and sounds. They will be taught to create links between pages and show sensitivity to the needs of their audience.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when communicating and presenting information in music, art, history, geography, science, design and technology. |
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Nine planets multimedia tour |
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Online tutorial for PowerPoint - aimed at children. Suitable
for all but also useful for extending Gifted & Talented |
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An online tutorial for PowerPoint - more upper Key Stage 2 or
adult language and indexed |
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Download a free multi-track recording package - sounds can be
made by pupils, saved and used in a multimedia package. |
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Unit 6B
Spreadsheet Modelling |
In this unit children learn to use a spreadsheet to explore a mathematical model.
Children will be taught to use formulae in spreadsheets to answer 'what if ...?' questions. They will explore how changes in a spreadsheet affect results and identify simple rules.
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when exploring mathematical and scientific models. |
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Mathematical formulae |
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Website with activities for modelling (KS3 ideas too) |
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Nutritional contents and prices of food - follow the Menu icon
and hover over foods |
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A selection of spreadsheet resources from The King John School
in Essex.
Planning party worksheet and Excel file to download |
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Guidance and downloads from Surrey for teaching this unit |
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Unit 6C
Control |
In this unit children learn how to use input devices or switches to control a process. They learn that it is possible to attach devices such as pressure pads, light sensors, magnetic switches, on/off switches or other devices to a control box. The computer can then be programmed to carry out a process when it detects some sort of change, eg switch on the light when it gets dark. They learn the new control language necessary to program the control box to make such decisions, eg 'if... then...' |
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A complete guide to using Robolab for this unit can be downloaded
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How stuff works |
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Links to tele-robotics sites |
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LEGO Digital Designer new
This free-to-download software enables pupils to drag and drop Lego pieces on screen, designing a model before they build it. |
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Unit 6D
Using the Internet to Search Large Databases |
In this unit children learn to use large sources of information, such as those found on the internet. They will use, skim read and take in information to be able to own it for themselves and interpret it with others. At times they will be critical of content and may be able to check for different viewpoints.
Children will present the researched information in a form suitable to the needs of their audience.
It is important that teachers search the internet first for suitable sites. Without this, children can spend many hours in fruitless searching, without any reward. |
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Learn about safe internet use - follow the stop, think go link |
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Online activities to learn how to assess the websites for accuracy,
bias etc. |
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Interactive lessons for key teaching points |
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Icon Guidance sheet |
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Sheet explaining tips for search engines |
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Helpsheet for cutting and pasting from the Internet |
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Helpsheet for organising 'favorites' |
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