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Year 8 Computing

Autumn Term

week 1

Lesson 1

Get in gear

Get in gearIn this lesson, we will focus on what sets computing systems apart from other purpose-built machinery: it is their ability to execute programs that allows them to modify their operation and perform different tasks, and thus become our most versatile 'tool for thought'.

week 2

Lesson 1

Under the hood

Under the hoodIn this lesson, we will investigate how all computing systems make use of the same components: a processor, memory, storage, input and output devices, and communication components.

week 3

Lesson 1

Orchestra Conductor

Orchestra ConductorIn this lesson, we will introduce the operating system, which is responsible for managing the complexity of modern computing devices. Here, operating systems will serve as an additional bridge between theory and practice.

week 4

Lesson 1

It's only logical

It's only logicalIn this lesson, we will bridge the gap between logic and circuits, and make the direct link between them explicit. We will investigate the hierarchy of a computing system and the fundamental components that comprise this hardware.

week 5

Lesson 1

Thinking machines

Thinking machinesIn this lesson, we will define the term 'artificial intelligence', and explore the kinds of problems that it has traditionally dealt with. We will also focus on machine learning.

week 6

Lesson 1

Sharing

SharingIn this lesson, we will explore some common Scratch practices that we are already familiar with ( sharing, 'seeing inside' projects, and 'remixing'), and will reflect upon the implications of these practices.

Spring Term

week 1

Lesson 1

First steps

First stepsIn this lesson, we will write and execute our first programs in Python. We will go through the basics of displaying messages, assigning values to variables, and receiving input from the keyboard.

week 2

Lesson 1

Crunching numbers

Crunching numbersIn this lesson, we will gain a deeper understanding of assignment. We will also explore arithmetic expressions.

week 3

Lesson 1

At a crossroads

At a crossroadsIn this lesson, we will learn about randomness and using selection in our Python programs.

week 4

Lesson 1

More branches

More branchesIn this lesson, we will learn about multi-branch selection and while loops.

week 5

Lesson 1

Round and round

Round and roundIn this lesson, we will learn how to use a variable as a counter within a loop.

week 6

Lesson 1

Putting it all together

Putting it all togetherIn this lesson, we will extend and improve a guess the number game. This will consolidate the learning that has taken place in this unit of work.

week 7

Lesson 1

Get Into shapes

Get into shapesIn this lesson, we will will be acquainted with the basics of using inkscape to draw geometrical shapes and manipulate them.

week 8

Lesson 1

Paths United

Paths unitedIn this lesson, we will use path operations such as union, difference, and intersection to combine simple shapes into more complex ones.

week 9

Lesson 1

Icon Challenges

Icon challengesIn this lesson, we will be presented with a set of monochrome icons and be challenged to create some of them from scratch. The icons are carefully selected to range from simple ones that are straightforward to produce to more complex ones that require some creative thinking.

week 10

Lesson 1

What Will You Make?

What will you make?In this lesson, we will create a short open ended image using the tools that we have learnt so far in this unit.

week 11

Lesson 1

Under The Hood

What will you make?In this lesson, we will create a short open ended image using the tools that we have learnt so far in this unit.

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