*NEW* Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
Exploring code-breaking at Bletchley Park, historical figures in computing, the evolution of computers, designing a computer of the future and creating an audio advert.
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*NEW* Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
Please note
This new unit combines two previous units, retaining the progression and skills that were covered separately in each. The Archived unit: Computing systems and networks: Bletchey Park and the Archived unit: Creating media: History of computers will no longer be updated.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that codes can be used for a number of different reasons and decode messages.
- Explain how to ensure a password is secure and how this works.
- Explain the importance of historical figures and their contribution towards computer science.
- Present information about their historical figures in an interesting and engaging manner.
- Develop an idea for a computer of the future and create a simple design.
- Produce a simple audio advert with simple edits, which demonstrate an understanding of how to use the software.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks: Search engines
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Secret codes
- To understand there are many different types of secret codes.
Lesson 2: Brute force hacking
- To understand the importance of having a secure password.
Lesson 3: Computers of the past
- To recognise the importance of the history of computers and create a well-researched presentation.
Lesson 4: Future computer
- To design a computer of the future.
Lesson 5: Audio adverts
- To create an audio advert for a future computer.
Key skills
Key knowledge
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Unit resources

Knowledge organiser: Computing Y6: Systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers.
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit '*NEW* Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park…

Vocabulary display – Computing Y6: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Bletchley Park and the history of computers unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
History.
Mathematics: Number – number and place value.
RSE.
English: Writing – composition.
Design and technology.