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Computing systems: The internet

Exploring websites, their features and and the ways they can navigated using links.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Identify common features of websites.
  • Recognise that a website is made up of different pages.
  • Recognise that links help people move between pages.
  • Recognise links on a website.
  • Click on links to explore different pages of a website.
  • Use website search tools to find information.
  • Understand why some websites ask people to log in.

Suggested prior learning

Computing systems: Using computers 2

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Teacher video: The internet unit overview

An overview of the Year 2 The internet unit.
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Lessons

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Lesson 1: Websites

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Lesson 2: Finding links

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Lesson 3: Exploring websites

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Key skills

Networks

  • Following links on websites
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Key knowledge

Networks

To know:

  • That some parts
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Key vocabulary

icon (Y2)

link (Y2)

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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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  • Devices with internet access ×15
  • Flipchart 1

  • Flipchart with a pre-prepared four-link route through the chosen website

         1
  • Whiteboards and pens ×30

  • Children’s encyclopaedia

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The equipment below is optional

  • Online stopwatch

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  • Magnifying glass 1
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Knowledge organiser – Computing Y2: Computing systems: The internet

Aimed at pupils, one page giving key facts and definitions from the unit ‘The internet’.

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Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Computing systems: The internet

A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'The internet'.

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Cross-curricular opportunities

  • RSE and Health Education: Relationships – Online safety and awareness: recognising the importance of following online safety guidance when exploring websites and knowing to seek help from a trusted adult if something online causes concern.
  • RSE and Health Education: Health and wellbeing – Wellbeing online: developing safe online habits when navigating websites, including protecting passwords, keeping personal information private and logging out of accounts.

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