Computing

Year 5

Module 6

Programming B

Pupils should be taught:

use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs

In computing, we having been using scratch in our programming B unit. We have learnt to explain how selection is used in computer programs by recalling how conditions are used in selection, identifying conditions in programs and then modify those conditions in the program Scratch.

We then used this knowledge to create our own quiz, that allowed for more than one condition so that people answering could give different answers to make our sprite show different outcomes.

Module 5

Programming A

Over the course of this module, we have using Micro:Bits to create programs. We have looked at what algorithms are and have used this to create different programs. We have created our own nightlights, emotions badges, name badges and step counters. We were able to create the program and then adapt it to change over original algorithm, making it more complex.

Pupils should be taught to:

use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs

Module 3

Videos

select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information

Lesson 1: Kestrel class explored what a video is and how they are created. We reviewed an example video to see what we noticed.

Lesson 2: Filming techniques

Children found out about different framing and filming techniques and explored these by taking example images.

Lesson 3: Children followed scripts to produce videos using different types of frames

Lesson 4 and 5: In pairs, children created their own storyboards for a video of their choice. They carefully mapped out the script and selected a variety of different frames to use when filming it.

Module 1

Computing systems and networks - Systems and searching

Lesson 1: Systems

In our first lesson of computing we explored the notion that computers can be connected together to form systems. In order to understand this we looked at explaining that systems are built using a number of parts and that a computer system features inputs, processes, and outputs. We then moved on to exploring how computer systems communicate with other devices. Once we had completed our learning, we recorded what we understood about systems and input and outputs.

understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

Lesson 2: Computer Systems and Us

During this week's computing lesson, we learnt to recognise the role of computer systems in our lives. We identified tasks that are managed by computer systems and the human elements of a computer system. This then enabled us to the benefits of a given computer system.

understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

Lesson 3: Transferring Information

Throughout this lesson, we learnt to recognise how information is transferred across the internet. We learnt that data is transferred using agreed methods called protocols and that networked digital devices have an address called an IP address. By the end of the lesson, we were able to explain that data is transferred over networks in packets.

understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

Lesson 4 & 5: Working Together

This week we have been explaining how sharing information online lets people in different places work together. We have been able to recognise that connected digital devices allow us to access shared files stored online and that we are able to send information over the internet in different ways. Throughout this lesson, we have been able to understand and explain that the internet allows different media to be shared. In order the practise these skills, we worked in groups (not knowing who was in our group), and created a presentation about a given wildlife animal from Port Lympne zoo. Throughout this task, we communicated through our chromebook in order to create a final piece solely through using technology.

understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.

Module 2

Creating Media - Introduction to Vector Graphics

Lesson 1: Drawing tools

Today we explored vector drawings on the Google Drawings software and created a simple picture of a house. First, we recognised that vector drawings are made using shapes and then experimented with the shape and line tools. We were able to create simple shapes, move them about, arrange and order them and change their colours. We even created our own colours using gradient and shade. We talked about our preferences with drawing paper-based drawings and vector drawings and how they are different.

Lesson 2: Creating images

Ths week we have been creating vector drawings on our Google Draw software by identifying the shapes needed to create them. We have been able to explain how each element has been added and that each of these elements are objects. In order to create our images successfully, we learnt how to duplicate, move, resize and rotate an object.

Lesson 3: Making effective drawings

In this lesson, Kestrel class we learnt how to use the zoom tool to help us add detail to our drawings. We also explored how alignment grids and resize handles can be used to improve consistency when creating our images, enabling us to use sizing effectively. These skills enabled us to modify objects to create a new image.

Lesson 4: Layers and Objects

Today our main learning objectove was to recognise that vector drawings consist of layers of objects. We identified that every new object that was added to our image was a new layer in the drawing and that we were able to change the order of the layers in our vector drawing. As a result, we were then able to use these skills to create an image using layering.

Lesson 5: Manipulating Objects

This week we focussed on grouping objects to make them easier to work with. We learnt how to cvompy parts of a drawing by duplicating several objects but understood when we needed to group and ungroup them. This then enabled us to use grouping to further develop our vector drawings.

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