Complete KS3 ICT lesson on creating an effective presentation, with modelling, tasks, objectives, and a film pitch project. Ideal for Year 7–9. This fully-planned KS3 ICT PowerPoint lesson focuses on teaching students how to create engaging and professional presentations tailored to a target audience. Designed for use in Years 7–9, it includes modelling of bad vs good slides, guidance on hyperlinks, transitions and animations, and an exciting film pitch task. What’s Included: A structured PowerPoint lesson (.pptx) – ready to deliver Clear Learning & Challenge Objectives aligned with curriculum outcomes Visual modelling: Examples of bad and good presentation slides Embedded literacy focus (SPAG, structuring bullet points, tone) Slide content on design principles, transitions, animations & hyperlinks Independent interactive PowerPoint task (create a film pitch presentation) Student-friendly instructions and success criteria DNA task and plenary ideas for complete lesson flow Ideal for: KS3 ICT (Years 7–9) Computer Science introduction lessons Presentation and communication skills units Cross-curricular ICT projects Learning Outcomes: Understand the purpose of presentations and how to target an audience Apply multimedia features (animation, hyperlinks, transitions) effectively Create an engaging interactive PowerPoint presentation File Type: PowerPoint (.pptx) – editable for your class needs This is a high-quality KS3 ICT resource that helps develop digital literacy, design thinking, and communication. Perfect for cover lessons, department planning, or schemes of work. Fully editable and ready to use!

This comprehensive unit plan for OCR J277 Computer Science covers key topics in algorithms. Includes detailed lesson plans, justifications, and activities. Dive deep into the world of algorithms with our meticulously crafted unit plan designed specifically for the OCR J277 specification. This resource provides everything you need to deliver six engaging and informative lessons on algorithms, focusing on computational thinking, designing and refining algorithms, and searching and sorting techniques. What’s Included: Unit Overview: Clear and concise breakdown of all topics covered in the unit. Lesson Plans: Detailed plans for each of the six lessons, structured to maximize student understanding and engagement. Lesson Justifications: In-depth explanations of the pedagogical thinking behind each lesson component. Lesson Breakdown: 2.1.1 Computational Thinking (1 Lesson) Introduction to the principles of computational thinking. 2.1.2 Designing, Creating, and Refining (3 Lessons) Lesson 1: Flowcharts Lesson 2: Identifying Inputs, Processes, and Outputs Lesson 3: Pseudocode 2.1.3 Searching & Sorting (2 Lessons) Lesson 1: Searching Algorithms (Linear and Binary Search) Lesson 2: Sorting Algorithms (Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Merge Sort) Each Lesson Includes: Do Now Activity: 5 review questions based on prior lessons. Inside/Outside/Beyond Analysis: In-depth vocabulary exploration. Knowledge Check Questions: Formative assessment to gauge understanding. Independent Practice Task: Practical application of lesson content. Plenary Questions: Review and consolidate learning. This resource is provided in PowerPoint (.ppt) and Word (.docx) formats, ensuring compatibility with most devices and software. Ideal for teachers looking to deliver high-quality, engaging, and standards-aligned computer science instruction. Keywords: OCR J277, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Flowcharts, Pseudocode, Searching Algorithms, Sorting Algorithms, Lesson Plans, Educational Resources.