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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain what a command is and what it does.
- Give examples of commands from their life.
- Follow commands given by others.
- Explain that instructions are made of commands that must be in the correct order.
- Create correct commands for others to follow.
- Order commands to create clear instructions.
- Recognise and fix errors in commands so instructions work correctly.
- Check and share instructions so others can follow them.
Suggested prior learning
Programming 2: Programming Bee-Bots
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Teacher coding skills videos
A comprehensive set of coding skills videos that explain and demonstrate key programming concepts. Designed to guide and support teachers who find the programming element of the Computing curriculum challenging, while also serving as a refresher for those with more confidence in their subject knowledge.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Command games
Lesson 2: Computing commands
Lesson 3: Following instructions
Lesson 4: Creating instructions
Lesson 5: Fixing instructions
Key skills
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Key knowledge
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Key vocabulary
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Resources
Unit resources
Computing
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y1: Programming 1: Commands unplugged
Aimed at pupils, a single page providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'Commands unplugged'.
Computing
Vocabulary display – Computing Y1: Programming 1: Commands unplugged
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Command unplugged'.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
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English: Spoken language.
British values: Mutual respect.
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*New* Programming 2: Bee-Bots
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