This Computing video supports teachers in leading a creative, cross-curricular lesson where the children create a digital list of items needed to build their own homemade rockets. Linking to Science (Materials) and Design and technology, the lesson introduces the idea of using computers to record information accurately for a clear purpose. The children are encouraged to explore different ways of creating digital content (text, images, photos or audio) highlighting the varied forms that data can take.

This video provides guidance on selecting suitable software, supporting differentiation through flexible group work and integrating digital literacy skills into meaningful contexts. With practical suggestions for both structured and exploratory activities, the lesson builds the children’s understanding of digital tools while preparing them to test and evaluate their rockets in later sessions.

See more of our Year 1 Computing scheme of work.

• Computing, Key stage 1, Year 1, Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon, Lesson 1: Rocket materials.
• Computing, Key stage 1, Year 1, Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon.