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Year 9
Year 9
Read
Reading Focus - Keep an eye on Technology news.
Technology news
What's new in the Tech world?
Each half term, read at least 2 articles and summarise what you discovered in a few sentences to share in class.
Try these links:
A simple guide to help you understand AI
The 'mind-bending' bionic arm powered by AI
'I'd heard the big, bad, scary conversation about AI'
Listen
Artificial intelligence has been all over the news lately - but how does it even work?
What is artificial intelligence?
Being curious - a great series to get you thinking!
In this episode, Molly and co - host Sydney explore the how and why of A.I. with researcher Avital Balwit. Together, they imagine possible futures with A.I. and talk about how we might use these powerful tools in thoughtful ways.
What can you remember from Computing in Y8 that links to this podcast?
Watch
Learn more about jobs in Computing and IT - pathways into a career in STEM
Careers video - 8 mins long.
Bonus resource - 2 mins long
Research
Ethics in the Age of AI:
Carry out some research to find out about some unusual careers in the tech and Computer Science Industry.
Digital locksmith?
Drone Operator?
Professional hacker?
Visit
Imagine That! Bright Sparks Science Zone
Address: 26-32 Faraday Road,
Wavertree, Technology Park,
Liverpool, L13 1EH
Although aimed at Primary aged students, have a look at what is on offer in the Computer Science Zone and report back to your peers - could you be inspired for a game you can create in Scratch to bring the learning to life!
Creative
Create a factsheet on one of the jobs you researched earlier.
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