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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Understand that a computer takes inputs, follows instructions in a program and creates outputs.
- Use a computer to give inputs and create outputs.
- Identify input and output devices on a computer.
- Describe what input and output devices do.
- Recognise different types of computers and their uses.
- Use a username and password to log in to a shared computer or platform.
- Understand that passwords help keep information and work safe.
- Save, open and find their work on a computer.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems: Using computers 1
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Teacher video: Using computers 2 unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: Inputs and outputs
Lesson 2: Input and output devices
Lesson 3: Computers all around us
Lesson 4: Logging in and out safely
Lesson 5: Saving and finding files
Key skills
Identifying and operating hardware
- Using
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Button presses and
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Key vocabulary
button (Y1)
computer (Y1)
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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
- A selection of digital devices to practise taking screenshots ×15
- Large space ×1
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A device for playing music
×1 -
Three folders labelled ‘Pictures’, ‘Music’, and ‘Puzzles’
The equipment below is optional
- Glue stick ×30
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Sticky notes for labelling devices
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An item with a barcode
×15
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y2: Computing systems: Using computers 2
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit ‘Using computers 2’.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Computing systems: Using computers 2
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit ‘Using computers 2’.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
