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Autumn 1
In this unit, learners will develop their understanding of technology and how it can help us. They will start to become familiar with the different components of a computer by developing their keyboard and mouse skills. Learners will also consider how to use technology responsibly.
Using the mouse on the computer, we tried to create our own versions of the famous picture by the artist Henri Matisse.
"Using the mouse is tricky"
This week we decided to be more creative and use the ipads to design our pictures for the people we love.
"it's much easier to use our fingers on the ipad"
Cal "I drew flowers and circles for Mummy and Daddy"
For mummy by Lily
"A flower in the sun for Mummy" from Mia
A flower for mummy by Harry
"This picture is for Daddy" from Hannah
Autumn 2 2024
During this unit, learners develop their understanding of a range of tools used for digital painting. They then use these tools to create their own digital paintings, while gaining inspiration from a range of artists’ work. The unit concludes with learners considering their preferences when painting with and without the use of digital devices.
We used Paintz to create our own art.
Scan the QR code to try it yourself.
Henri Matisse
Artist
Lived 1869–1954
When he was unable to paint anymore, he created pictures using cut-up pieces of paper (collages)
We have been replicating some work of famous artists.
Spring 1 2025
During this unit, learners will develop their understanding of the various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. Learners will become more familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. Learners will also consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning in making these changes. Finally, learners will consider the differences between using a computer to create text, and writing text on paper. They will be able to explain which method they prefer and explain their reasoning for choosing this.
Spring 2 2025
This unit introduces pupils to data and information. Labelling, grouping, and searching are important aspects of data and information. Searching is a common operation in many applications, and requires an understanding that to search data, it must have labels. This unit of work focuses on assigning data (images) with different labels in order to demonstrate how computers are able to group and present data.
Pupils will begin by using labels to put objects into groups, and labelling these groups. They will demonstrate that they can count a small number of objects, before and after the objects are grouped. Pupils will then begin to demonstrate their ability to sort objects into different groups, based on the properties they choose. Finally, pupils will use their ability to sort objects into different groups to answer questions about data.
Summer 1 2025
This unit introduces learners to early programming concepts. Learners will explore using individual commands, both with other learners and as part of a computer program. They will identify what each floor robot command does and use that knowledge to start predicting the outcome of programs. The unit is paced to ensure time is spent on all aspects of programming and builds knowledge in a structured manner. Learners are also introduced to the early stages of program design through the introduction of algorithms.
Summer 2
This unit introduces learners to on-screen programming through ScratchJr. Learners will explore the way a project looks by investigating sprites and backgrounds. They will use programming blocks to use, modify, and create programs. Learners will also be introduced to the early stages of program design through the introduction of algorithms.
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