This page is intended for all Year 7 students who study 1 lesson per fortnight on Computing. All homework will be shared here, plus activities students would do outside of the classroom to broaden their understanding on concepts in Computing. Any questions should be sent to Mrs E Galbraith at e.galbraith@burnsidecollege.org.uk
In Year 7 students learn through the following 6 units:
Unit 1: Google Drive and word processing
Unit 2: Online safety
Unit 3: Business Challenge
Unit 4: Programming – Blockly – Appshed
Unit 5: Algorithms – Pseudocode and Flowcharts
Unit 6: Programming – Microbit
There are a range of activities that students can access to extend their learning outside of the classroom. Please find a number of links which are attached below. Any questions, please contact the subject teacher via email.
Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Anyone, anywhere can organise an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials in over 45 languages. No experience needed.
The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is an international programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills for for free.