Algorithms lesson, PowerPoint and Worksheet- KS3 or KS2 . Simple, easy to understand and low cost. PowerPoint- Definition of an algorithm. Where algorithms came from. How they work. Flowchart introduction. Relationship to computer programs. Relationship to cookbooks. Worksheet- Tasks students to make an list of instructions to complete a simple task. Lots of possibilities for learning.

a quick powerpoint to show the brains ability to remember things based on picture association.

a power-point about asteroids, meteors and meteorites... including video of some of their more dramatic appearances...

Robots of TV and movie fame...

a short fun history of the computer with plenty of house point chances!

make a list of instructions then get the human robot to do them! fun human robot programming exercise

a simple graphic showing the comparative sizes of various stars...

Powerpoint about life Jim...

a quiz in PPT that shows images of popular computing technology and the year it appeared... plenty of house-points for those correct guesses!