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*Unit changes*
Please note that this unit previously had a Microsoft and Google version. It now has one version however there is a Microsoft and Google version of lesson 3 available. This unit now also has a new lesson 3 option for Sketchpad available. Lesson 5 now uses Sketchpad however the Teacher knowledge section details how you could still use this with Microsoft or Google programmes.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Plan a pictorial story using photographic images in sequence.
- Explain how to take clear photos.
- Take photos using a device.
- Edit photos by cropping, filtering and resizing.
- Search for and import images from the internet.
- Explain what to do if something makes them uncomfortable online.
- Organise images on the page, orientating where necessary.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks 2: Exploring hardware
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Planning a photo story
Lesson 2: Taking photos
Lesson 4: Searching for images
Lesson 5: Photo collage
Key skills
- Learning how
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Holding
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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
- Google Photos (PC/Laptops) As needed
- Google Photos app (Tablets) As needed
- Google As needed
- Microsoft As needed
- Microsoft As needed
- Sketchpad
- A selection of small people toys and animals/dinosaurs.
- Small world play characters – one person and one animal ×8
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Digital cameras/tablets
×8 - Digital device (internet-enabled) ×15
The equipment below is optional
- Picture book
- An outside space
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y1 Digital imagery
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Digital Imagery".
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Digital imagery
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Digital imagery'.
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