This workbook is suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. A set of Python actvities covering 5 lessons. Includes practical activities and questions. Comes with video guidance for each worksheet, which helps with differentiation. Python worksheet #1 - Given separately on TES as a free sample. For absolute beginners. Getting set up, using the Shell and 1st program using the editor. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/python-worksheet-for-ks3-11912924?theme=1 Python worksheet #2 - Using variables and inputs. Python worksheet #3 - Conditional statements (IF, ELIF, ELSE). Python worksheet #4 - Arithmetic and relational operations. Stretch and challenge - using the Math library. Python worksheet #5 - Commenting and debugging

Human curiousity - Ever wondered why we explore space? There is a huge financial and human cost but there are some very good reasons why humans continue to explore space. Aimed at children from aged 9 - 16 Themes explored - exploration, space, size and scale of space, human ingenuity, space discoveries, curiosity Includes presentation notes NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation

Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarise data compression. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and outlines the main points of Run Length Encoding and Huffman Coding.

4 separate homeworks that cover: - Basic terminology The Scratch interface Programming concepts Multiple choice test

A puzzle booklet for Key Stage 3 Computing. Includes 16 puzzles - crosswords, scrabble, word search, code breaker, picture quiz… Some of the topics include - Human computer, code breaking, online safety, devices. Designed so that you can print as an A5 booklet and in Black and White.

The ultimate aim is to look at the POWER of KNOWLEDGE Aimed at children from upper KS2, KS3 and KS4. The assembly starts by exploring interesting questions such as - do ants get into traffic jams? We look at how fascinating, brutal and awe inspiring life can be. We look at knowledge and what children can do to gain knowledge. Includes presentation notes NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation

This is a free sample of a Python workbook and is suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. Includes practical activities and questions. Comes with video guidance for the worksheet, which helps with differentiation. Includes step-by-step guide on getting set up and using IDLE. Maths activities using the Shell. Using the editor and making a simple program. Finally there are a series of questions to check understanding. Click here for the full workbook https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/python-workbook-11912946

New for 2017. Picture quiz that includes a variety of topics. Answers included: - Celebrities Plants/herbs Flags Logos Animals Film/TV

A handy revision guide summarises IF statements and ‘Nested’ IF. Also included are 5 python program files that need fixing. Each program comes with instructions and there are separate answer files to go with these problems. Areas covered include – ‘if’, ‘elif’, ‘else’, relational operators and indentation. Could be used as part of an NEA resource bank.

A story of courage, self-belief and tenacity. Complete with script. Used as an assembly but could also be used as part of a History lesson or even to link in with British values. Looks at: - Captain Cook Shackleton Scott Livingstone Drake Fiennes Explores the personality traits they all had in common. Ask the question - what is the next frontier? And what are your frontiers? How can you challenge yourself?

Aimed at upper KS2 and secondary school children. This assembly explores the following themes: - Explore the changing world of employment What did it used to be like? What are the typical jobs our ancestors did? What are the current trends? What is changing? - patterns, technology, employment rights, conditions What will the jobs be in the future? Ending - what do the children need to do to equip themselves for a changing job market? 2 or 3 slides will need to be adapted as they are personal to my own history but this could be a fun thing for you to do:) Includes presentation notes NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation

This is a unit of work aimed at KS2 children. This is delivered each year to Year 5 pupils but can be adapted for older or younger children. kidblog.org is recommended but other blogging websites are available. Aims: - Become familiar with blogs as a medium, including an understanding of the particular features of this as a genre of writing Communicate safely - includes developing ideas to interact effectively using the comments feature as well as discussing the dos and don’ts of personal information online. Create a sequence of blog posts on a particular theme or topic with the help of video tutorials (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP428f69lLpaIqY7RhpPA1XNQgWBk1HOW) Use blogging as a way to write creatively Develop a critical, reflective view of a range of media, including text Ethical and legal responsibilities of being online Pupils are able to screenshot, paste, crop and resize in order to collate evidence NEW - revision on a page sheet (Jan 2017)

Handy 1 page knowledge organiser sheet that summarises Cyber Security. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and areas covered are: - What is cyber security? Social engineering Malicious Code Other threats Penetration testing

Picture quiz covering topics such as: - Political figures Historical figures Celebrities Plants Flags Places Suitable for a mixture of ages as there are a variety of difficulty of questions. Occasional clues and prompts are given. This was used on a ski trip but could also be used a Christmas quiz

Theory lesson with exercise book tasks. Revision summary sheet helps with differentiation for tasks. Based on AQA 3.3.6 & 3.3.7

Aimed at Year 5s but could be adapted for any beginners in Scratch. This introduction to programming covers: - CS unplugged - what is an algorithm (making a jam sandwich) The basics of the Scratch interface Basic animations using control and movement Using pause and broadcast Stage co-ordinates Debugging, repetition, sequencing, selection Working with variables to make a scoring system in a Shark game Please let me know what you think. NEW Jan 2017 - Revision on a page

Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that covers the basics of computer systems and defines hardware and software. More detail is given to the classification of software with a focus on Operating Systems and their functions.

Handy 1 page knowledge organiser summarising key information about memory and secondary storage. The difference between volatile and non-volatile memory. Secondary storage types and their advantages and disadvantages Embedded systems and the differences with non-embedded systems

Tracker spreadsheet that can be used to track house or merit points in a very simplified way. Easy to add multiple house points with a copy and paste that is not time consuming. This is fully editable to suit your setting and comes with instructions on the intro tab. Key parts of the spreadsheet include: - Individual class tabs Class totals House sports, house music and sports day tabs House totals tab gives a running total.

This unit of work explores what makes a good website. Pupils design a storyboard for their website based on a set of criteria. Pupils then implement their website and provide evidence. This is useful practise for GCSE ICT (in particular AQA). Includes scheme of work, teacher resources, class resources and video tutorials