Computing: Upper Key Stage 2
Lesson plans and teacher videos to instil confidence in your Computing teaching.
Useful resources for Computing
Useful resources for Computing
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Year 5
Using keywords and phrases, identifying inaccurate information, learning page rank works as well. These lessons are available for both Microsoft and Google schools.
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Applying programming skills to create sounds and melodies leading to a battle of the bands performance
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Data transfer and binary code
The meaning and purpose of programming
Storyboarding ideas, taking photographs and editing to create a video animation
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3D design skills
Potential online dangers and safety
Year 6
Code breaking and password hacking
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Using the programming language of Python
Barcodes, QR codes and RFID
Children write, record and edit radio plays set during WWII, look back in time at how computers have evolved and design a computer of the future. Options for schools that use Google or Microsoft.
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Data usage and smart schools
Designing a product, pupils: evaluate, adapt and debug code to make it suitable and efficient for their needs; use a software program to design their products; create their own websites and video adverts to promote their inventions. Lesson options for schools using both Google and Microsoft software.
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Learning how to navigate the internet in an informed, safe and respectful way
