G7 Computing

Quarter 1: Digital Skills (Weeks 1–8)

Each week includes a short quiz to review the previous lesson.

Weeks 1–6:

1. Introduction to Computing

   • Learn what computing is and how it helps us in everyday life.

2. Organizing Files

   • Practice saving and organizing files and folders.

3. Social Media Safety

   • Learn how to stay safe and behave responsibly online.

4. Protecting Your Data

   • Explore how to create strong passwords and avoid scams.

5. Using Email

   • Write professional emails and practice attaching files.

6. Searching the Web

   • Learn how to find reliable and trustworthy information.

Weeks 7–8:

• Revision: Go over all the topics covered, complete review activities, and prepare for your assessment.

• Assessment: Show your knowledge of digital skills, including file management, online safety, email, and web search.

Quarter 2: Python Basics (Weeks 1–8)

Each week includes a short quiz to review the previous lesson.

Weeks 1–6:

1. Introduction to Python with Tracy the Turtle

   • Write your first Python code and explore simple commands.

2. Getting Started with Tracy

   • Learn about variables and input while coding with Tracy the Turtle.

3. Loops

   • Use loops to repeat actions in your code.

4. Making Decisions in Code

   • Add if/else statements to make smarter programs.

5. Drawing with Functions

   • Combine loops and decisions with simple functions to create fun shapes and patterns.

6. Debugging

   • Learn how to spot and fix errors in your code.

Weeks 7–8:

• Revision: Practice Python basics, revisit projects, and prepare for your assessment.

• Assessment: Demonstrate your programming skills through a coding challenge or project.

Quarter 3: Creative Digital Projects (Weeks 1–8)

Each week includes a short quiz to review the previous lesson.

L1: Introduction to Digital Projects

• Learn what makes a great digital project.

• Set up your Google Site to showcase your work.

L2: Designing Infographics (Part 1)

• Use Canva to start creating a visually appealing infographic.

L3: Designing Infographics (Part 2)

• Complete and refine your infographic.

• Add it to your Google Site with a short explanation.

L4: Making Animations (Part 1)

• Create a short animation using Scratch.

L5: Making Animations (Part 2)

• Enhance your animation with sound or interactivity.

• Link or embed the animation on your Google Site.

L6: Website Building and Visualizing Data

• Use Google Sheets to create charts from a dataset (e.g., a survey or favorite apps).

• Include your chart and explanation on your Google Site.

• Organize all your work on your Google Site, improving design and writing descriptions for your projects.

L7: Revision

L8: End-Of-Unit Assessment

Quarter 4: Data & Logic (Weeks 1–8)

Each week includes a short quiz to review the previous lesson.

Weeks 1–6:

1. Introduction to Data

   • Discover how computers store and use data (not directly linked to Q3).

2. Binary Basics

   • Learn how computers use 0s and 1s to represent numbers.

3. Binary Math

   • Practice adding numbers in binary.

4. Text as Numbers

   • Explore how computers use ASCII to store text as numbers.

5. Boolean Logic

   • Use AND, OR, and NOT to understand how computers make decisions.

6. Logic Gates

   • Build simple circuits using Boolean logic.

Weeks 7–8:

• Revision: Review binary, Boolean logic, and data representation concepts.

• Assessment: Show your understanding of these topics through a quiz or project.