S2 Computing

Pupils will learn the basic building blocks of any website using Notepad++.  They will work through a range of tasks to create a basic webpage, and use their new skills to create a website of their own choice.  This topic includes:

• Basic HTML tags

• Formatting tags

• Colour tags

• Graphic tags

• Linking pages together

Pupils will have two pieces of homework for this topic; this will be issued via Microsoft Forms (paper copies will be available if required).  This will enable class teachers to monitor progress, and for pupils to gain feedback before assessment.

Assessment

Pupils will use their Web Design knowledge to create a simple webpage.  Help cards will be made available for those that require it.  Pupils will be traffic lighted based on their progress in assessment. 

Some pupils may have experienced Scratch when in Primary school.  Pupils will be learning the basics of coding used to make computer programs. the basics of how to use the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.  This topic will cover:

• Movement (along axes, point and move)

• Animating sprites 

• Using a range of sensing options

• Using variables

Pupils will have a piece of homework that will allow them to demonstrate their understanding of the Spreadsheet topic.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this topic.  Pupils will work through tasks and move onto more "advanced" mini Scratch projects.  Teachers will use classwork and homework to assess progress.

During this topic, pupils will have a chance to revisit skills learnt in S1, and also learn a little about Publisher.  This unit is designed around planning of an annual Busy Bee Charity Summer Ball.  Pupils will be using:

• Publisher

• Word

• PowerPoint

• Access (Database)

• Excel (Spreadsheet)

There is no homework for this topic.

Assessment

There is no assessment for this topic.  However, pupils can use some of the classwork to overtake the Level achieved in S1.

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Assessment

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Assessment

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