Computing systems and networks: Using a computer

Investigating the main parts of a computer and learning how the keyboard and mouse are used to control it.

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Lesson 1: Keyboards

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Lesson 2: Logging in and out

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Lesson 3: Mouse control

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Lesson 4: Mouse control – clicking

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Lesson 5: Mouse control – clicking and dragging

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Key skills

  • Recognising and identifying familiar
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Key knowledge

  • To be able to
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Key vocabulary

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Equipment list

Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.

This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)

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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected

  • Digital device (internet-enabled) ×15
  • Colouring pencils ×30
  • A computer keyboard 1
  • Sketchpad

The software below is optional
  • Microsoft Paint
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Supporting a child-led project using technology

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Computing through continuous provision

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