Computing
Online Safety
I protect my password and other personal information.
I can explain why I need to protect myself and my friends and the best ways to do this, including reporting concerns to an adult.
I know that anything I post online can be seen, used and may affect others.
I can talk about the dangers of spending too long online or playing a game.
I can explain the importance of communicating kindly and respectfully.
I can discuss the importance of choosing an age-appropriate website or game.
I can explain why I need to protect my computer or device from harm.
I know which resources on the Internet I can download and use.
Programming A
Selection in Physical Computing
To control a simple circuit connected to a computer.
To write a program that includes count-controlled loops
To explain that a loop can stop when a condition is met
To explain that a look can be used to independently check whether a condition has been met
To design a physical project that excludes selection
To create a program that controls a physical computing project
Vocabulary
Microcontroller, crumble controller, components, LED, Sparkle, crocodile clips, connect, battery box, program, repetition, infinite loop, countcontrolled loop, condition, true, false, input, action, selection, motor, switch, algorithm, debug, evaluate
Vocabulary
Database, data, information, record, field, sort, order, group, search, criteria, value, graph, chart, axis, compare, filter, presentation
Data & Information
Flat-file Databases
To use a form to record information
To compare paper and computed based databases
To outline how you can answer questions by grouping and then sorting data
To explain that tools can be used to select specific data
To explain that computer programs can be used to compare data visually.
To use a real-world data-base to answer questions.
Generic Computing Skills
Taught across the curriculum over the whole year
Use a secure personal log in for a variety of online resources
Combine appropriate apps through the use of the camera roll on a tablet
Combine software to achieve effective outcomes.
Work collaboratively on documents and presentations
Create hyperlinks within and between documents
Identify three online sources to check information
Use keyboard to confidently input text, characters and numbers
Use bullet points
Add text boxes
Move, resize and rotate shapes, text and pictures
Use common keyboard shortcuts on laptops and PCs