Computing: Key Stage 1

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Making use of free software, Kapow Primary's lessons develop pupils’ knowledge across: Digital Literacy and Online Safety; Computational Thinking and Computers and Hardware

Year 1

Computing
Computing systems and networks: Improving mouse skills
(5 lessons)
Knowing how to log in and navigate around a computer, developing mouse skills, learning how to drag, drop,…
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Computing
Programming 1: Algorithms unplugged
(5 lessons)
Using an unplugged approach so that algorithms, decomposition and debugging are made relatable to familiar contexts, such as…
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Computing
Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon
(5 lessons)
Developing keyboard and mouse skills by designing rockets, creating digital materials lists, using drawing software and recording data.
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Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Programming – Option 1: Bee-Bot
(5 lessons)
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Programming – Option 2: Virtual Bee-Bot
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Data handling: Introduction to data
(5 lessons)
Learning what data is and the different ways that it can be represented as well as developing an…
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Computing
Creating media: Digital imagery
(7 lessons)
Using creativity and imagination to plan a miniature adventure story and capture it using developing photography skills. Learn…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 1
(5 lessons)
Learning about online safety, including using useful tips to stay safe when online; how to manage feelings and…
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Year 2

Computing
Computing systems and networks 1: What is a computer?
(5 lessons)
Exploring what a computer is by identifying and learning how inputs and outputs work. Understanding how computers are…
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Computing
Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
(5 lessons)
Developing an understanding of what algorithms are, how to program them and how they can be developed to…
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Computing
Computing systems and networks 2: Word processing
(5 lessons)
Learning about word processing, the children develop touch typing skills, explore how to stay safe online, use important…
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Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Option 1: *New* Programming 2: MakeCode
(5 lessons)
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Option 2: ScratchJr
(5 lessons)
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Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Stop motion – Option 1: Using tablets
(5 lessons)
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Stop motion – Option 2: Using desktops/laptops
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Data handling: International Space Station
(5 lessons)
Learning how astronauts survive on the ISS, including identifying necessary items, designing sensor displays and exploring habitable planets.…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Learning about online safety, including: what happens to information posted online; how to keep things private online; who…
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