Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarises the topic of Algorithms. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and gives an overview of the term algorithm, decomposition and abstraction. There is a summary of flowcharts and the symbols. There is a summary of searching algorithms with comparisons of linear and binary. Sorting algorithms are covered and bubble sort and merge sort are compared

This builds on the web research SOW from Part 1 Aims: - Advanced searching using Google Using safe search in Google Know what to do to prevent searching for biased or unsafe information Know what to do to when you come across unacceptable content Using categories to narrow down searches such as Yahoo Directory and Google categories Using GPS to search for places Using Streetview Extension – use Google voice

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

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

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?

This assembly looks at our demands for the latest technology and our behaviours have changed. “Out with the old and in with the new” Aimed at secondary school children. It looks at where the waste goes and what is the impact to the environment. Finally advice is given as to what we can all do to help the situation. Contains full script.

Explores sayings and their origins Looks at how and why our language changes and concludes that our language will continue to change Looks at the influences and gives examples of language that has changed 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 number bases (data representation). The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and outlines the basics of converting between different number bases - binary, denary, hex. There is also a reminder of units of information and their sizes.

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

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 for GCSE (9 - 1) that summarises key information related to network layers and protocols. Includes an overview of the 4 different layers required for GCSE and the protocols that relate to each layer.

Assembly with script asks what are the most significant British inventions. There is a focus on the following 7 most significant inventions: - The Jet The steam engine Antibiotics The TV The Fridge Concrete The mobile phone microprocessor Finally the pupils are asked to vote for what they think is the most significant

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 compares high-level and low-level programming languages. Also summarises program translators.

GREAT FOR A COVER LESSON. Suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. Includes practical activities and assessment. Comes with video guidance for the worksheet, which helps with differentiation.

GREAT FOR A COVER LESSON. Suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. Includes practical activities and assessment. Comes with video guidance for the worksheet, which helps with differentiation.

GREAT FOR A COVER LESSON. Suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. Includes practical activities and assessment. Comes with video guidance for the worksheet, which helps with differentiation.

LESSON 1 FREE 5 star reviews This workbook is suitable for Year 7 to 9 pupils. A set of Python activities covering 5 worksheets. Includes practical activities and assessments. Comes with video guidance for each worksheet, supporting students of all ranges of abilities. Also useful for setting cover work. Python worksheet #1 - For absolute beginners. Getting set up, using the Shell and 1st program using the editor. 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