TERM OVERVIEW:

TERM 1

Week 1 - Student-Teacher Introduction 

Students are introduced to the subject and their teacher. They learn about the importance of ICT as a subject and its relation to real life examples. Students are familiarized with the classroom environment and the rules that are required to use the room safely.  students will be introduced to the fundamental components of computer hardware. 

Week 2 Computer parts

students will be introduced to the fundamental components of computer hardware. They will learn about the basic building blocks of a computer system, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory, storage devices, and input/output peripherals like keyboards and mice. Eventually by end of the unit, Students will identify these components and understand their roles in the overall functioning of a computer system.

Week 3 

Students will present their projects in a group- computer input, output, and storage devices. They will explain the functions and roles of these devices in computing. Students will understand that a binary number can represent data and is a language of computer. They will research about use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that allows computers to take information from their surroundings- and use of automation in various industries, such as health, manufacture or advertising.

Week 4

Coding with Scratch: students will learn loops, develop their coding skills by learning about loops. Students will use visual coding blocks within the online programming platform, Scratch, to write algorithms. They will learn about the three different sorts of loops available in Scratch: the count-controlled repeat loop, the forever loop and the repeat until loop. 

Week 5

Coding with Scratch: Students will learn to solve a coding problem by decomposing it into smaller parts. They will design, write and debug algorithms to solve problems. They will practice to identify the three types of loops in Scratch and select the most appropriate loop for a particular task. 

Week 6

Scratch programming: Students will have become familiar with using a range of Scratch blocks to create algorithms. They have learnt about the three types of loops in Scratch and what they are used for. They have also had the opportunity to use the different loops within code: during week 6 students will get mastery to use x and y coordinates effectively. 

Weeks 7-8

Google sheets: Over the next two weeks, Year 7 students will dive into essential mathematical concepts using Google Sheets. They will master fundamental operations, including addition and subtraction of integers, and further strengthen their skills in multiplication and division, all accomplished through user-friendly Google Sheets formulas. Additionally, students will explore the functionality of basic functions such as SUM and AVERAGE, laying the foundation for more complex calculations. Furthermore, students will learn to input and organize datasets into Google Sheets, enhancing their data management skills. 

Week 9-10

Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of digital logic gates, including AND, OR, and NOT gates. They will learn to understand the basic purpose and functionality of these gates. Students will identify the symbols associated with each gate and comprehend their logic operations. A key focus will be on constructing truth tables for these gates, allowing them to understand the relationship between input and output values. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic flowchart symbols representing these logic gates, enabling them to create simple flowcharts to solve problems. Through practical exercises and interactive activities, they will gain hands-on experience in using logic gates for solving logical problems and decision-making processes. 

Week 11

Students refined their coding skills by practicing Turtle Logo which is an educational programming language that uses a graphical turtle to draw shapes and patterns on the screen. The turtle is controlled by a set of basic commands, such as forward, backward, left, right, and penup, pendown. By combining these commands, they created a variety of interesting and complex designs. 

Week 12

Google docs: Students will use google docs and will learn to format paragraphs, insert and modify images, create and customize tables, use editing tools, apply bold and underline formatting, and master the 'Find and Replace' feature in Google Docs. Students will master paragraph formatting, image manipulation, table creation, editing tools, and text modification techniques

Week 13

Google slides: Students will learn basic navigation, slide creation, and formatting techniques. Students will practice incorporating text, images, and simple design elements into their presentations. The focus is on understanding the platform's interface and developing foundational skills for effective communication through visual aids.