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Computational Thinking Escape Room

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This highly interactive lesson that requires the pupils to work in teams and use computational thinking skills to solve a range of puzzles. This activity perfect for pupils about to learn Python programming and you want to show the importance of computational thinking skills. **This resource was shortlisted for the Teach Secondary Awards, a very rare honor for an independent resource creator. ** Your class need to work together to escape a locked laboratory in a spaceship and start the engines to avoid being sucked into a black hole by completing different challenges which will use a variety of computational thinking skills. They are given most of the lesson to work together and at the end of the lesson, time is dedicated to discuss the computational thinking skills they used during the activity. This gives them a practical application for the computational thinking theory rather than using the tired old “making a jam sandwich” or “getting up in the morning” scenarios which are commonly used. This activity is not a handout driven escape room, it involves using an interactive PowerPoint presentation and physical tasks that moves away from pupils filling in yet another worksheet, to working together in a team to solve interesting and challenging puzzles. Pupils enjoy the lesson and are fully engaged whilst developing the key computational thinking skills of decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms. Please note: This lesson does require teachers to prepare some props beforehand and it is highly recommended the teacher reads through the teacher’s instructions and creates the props well before they want to use the lesson. Also please note that this resource does not work with Google Slides. Written primarily for key stage 3, this activity can be used in a variety of situations: Introducing pupils to computational thinking skills before they are introduced to a text-based programming language Used as an end of term fun lesson which still has an education element A fun activity to use on a year 6 transition day Allow your new year 7s to get to know their new classmates and grow team sprit Helping a reluctant class see the benefits of learning programming skills . What are you waiting for? Download this interactive escape room NOW, to help students learn about computational thinking skills in a fun and memorable lesson they will love and remember. You may also be interested in my Computational Thinking Worksheets which you can buy from here.
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Christmas Computing Quiz BundleQuick View
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Christmas Computing Quiz Bundle

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Are you ready for an exhilarating and festive end of term Christmas activity? Look no further than our electrifying Christmas Computing Quizzes. This bundle includes 5 quizzes: one for year 7, 8, 9, 10 and even year 11 meaning you are reuse them year after year without fear that your students will have done them before. Prepare to be dazzled with these fun digital student-led quizzes specially crafted for each year group studying computing or computer science. Help Santa fix his sleigh, decorate a Christmas tree, solve a mystery, decode the secret Christmas message or break Santa out of prison by answering computing and Christmas related questions correctly that will leave both your SLT and your Computing and Computer Science pupils in high spirits as the term concludes. HOW DO THE CHRISTMAS COMPUTING QUIZZES WORK? Once you’ve purchased the resource you get a PDF file for each quiz which contains a link. Share the provided link with your students and watch as it whisks them away to an enchanting digital realm filled with engaging questions and a different, fun Christmas theme for each quiz. Your students can embark on this journey of knowledge and fun on their own, or, for an added dose of excitement, encourage pairs of students to team up and tackle the quiz together. The joy multiplies as collaboration ignites their enthusiasm. And the best part? The quiz is a self-guided adventure. As your students conquer each stage, the next one automatically beckons, providing you with invaluable time to support those in need or attend to the myriad of other holiday season tasks tugging at your attention. Fear not, for we’ve thought of everything. All the answers are readily available in the comprehensive teacher’s guides, ensuring you can rescue any students who find themselves in a puzzling predicament. These captivating experiences are designed to last most of the lesson but you may need to provide a second activity for early finishers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? You get five PDF files, one for each quiz, which contains the link to the activity and includes the answers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Grab your copy of this great value KS3 Computing and GCSE Computer Science Christmas Quiz bundle – a timeless gem that you can deploy year after year with each new wave of students. Let the festivities begin! IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to run the quizzes there are a few activities which require links to external websites. Here are the external sites that you will need to have unblocked on your school network. view . genial . ly jigsawexplorer . com what3words . com PLEASE NOTE: This game is intended to be used on a desktop or laptop computer and some of the features will not be available on an iPad or mobile device.
GCSE Computer Science Python ProgrammingQuick View
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GCSE Computer Science Python Programming

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An entire 70+ slide PowerPoint covering Python Programming topics as stated in the OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science Specification. This set of slides includes theory, examples, coding tasks and answers as well as starter activities for the following topics: Variables Comments Data Types Casting Operators User Input Strings String Methods Concatenation Booleans Built in functions Conditional Statements FOR and WHILE loops Lists 2-D Arrays Functions and Procedures Worksheet for strings and string methods included Table of contents is linked to relevant slides to save you as much time as possible!
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Computer Coding Activity Pack

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Computer Coding Activity Pack - Activity Work Booklet. This activity booklet contains 14 pages. Within this activity pack is a wide range of student tasks to complete and we have included the answers to any puzzles. Contents of this activity pack: Reading Comprehension + Missing words task Literacy Acrostic Poem Example + Task Set of riddle to unravel In depth For and Against argument matching sorting activity Topical Debates Big Moral Questions Fun Facts The Big Knowledge Quiz Cypher Dungeon Puzzle Answer Sheets More… Activity packs can provide a variety of benefits for teenagers. Some potential benefits include: Developing new skills: Activity packs can provide opportunities for teenagers to learn and practice new skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. Boosting mental health: Engaging in enjoyable activities can improve teenagers’ mood and overall well-being. Promoting social interaction: Many activity packs can be completed as small group activities, which can provide opportunities for teenagers to interact and socialize with their peers. Increasing creativity: Some activity packs may include creative challenges or projects that can help teenagers think outside the box and exercise their creativity to solve riddles and Cyphers Providing a sense of accomplishment: Completing activities and challenges in an activity pack can give teenagers a sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence. Search ‘Cre8tive Resources’ for support with our library of resources or send us an email. Leave a review and email TheCre8tiveResources@gmail.com for a free resource as a thank you!! Explore all our resources on TES
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Researching Italy computer activity

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I have made the below activity for my year 10 class for the end of the year. You need to have a computer room, or access to computers for each pupil / pair. They have several facts to find out about Italy, culminating in information about holiday destinations and what they could do there. I hope it will fit in with the holiday topic we are currently studying and have a little cultural input! The answers to the first 17 questions are on the third page.
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GCSE Computer Science Revision Quiz

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50 Question multiple choice revision quiz for GCSE Computer Science. Ideal class activity testing knowledge and understanding of content from different parts of the specification. Suitable for students who have completed or nearly completed the course as part of a revision lesson and helps with developing memory recall skills. Fully editable with ‘Ask me’ to give all students opportunities to answer. The quiz makes use of a 15 second timer to encourage quick thinking and improve speed of knowledge recall, after which the question is covered, only leaving the possible answers. Incorrect answers chosen are highlighted red to provide instant feedback to the students during the quiz and allowing for opportunities to discuss the correct answer. When playing the presentation, the quiz is navigated by on-screen buttons to encourage students to answer all questions rather than skipping through to ensure that they are familiar with these topics and consolidate their learning across the course. This also provides opportunities for students to identify areas of weakness where they need to focus their revision.
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The Reliability of Computers - Activity

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How reliable is Wikipedia? Anybody can edit an entry on Wikipedia, so how do we know if what we’re reading is true? This activity uses Nevil Maskelyne’s system of human computers as an example to identify what controls ensure high quality, accurate information. Pupils then analyse Wikipedia and determine if it’s a reliable source of information with this resource from Royal Museums Greenwich.
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Christmas Activities - Computing

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Twenty Two page Computing and Christmas Puzzle Work Booklet with accompanying three page Teacher Answer Booklet. This work booklet starts with a set of intricate puzzles themed around the subject with a sprinkling of Christmas fun. Then the workbook has a series of questions linked to students subject knowledge. Finally the work book moves on to reflection and target setting and then lots of Christmas activities and at the very end a mindfulness drawing activity. This booklet has easily taken over 12 hours to build from start to finish - We hope you enjoy it! How could you use this Work Book? End of Term Christmas Fun and Challenge. Distance learning Christmas Homework setting Christmas Isolation room work Cover work or any purpose you chose Could also be used to set work for isolating students or as a Homework Booklet. Resource Contains ✎✎ 22+ Page Christmas Puzzle Workbook Matched to the subject (Editable Version) ✎✎ 22+ Page Christmas Puzzle Workbook Matched to the subject (PDF Version for Digital Learning) ✎✎ 3 Page TEACHER ANSWER BOOKLET ✎✎ Mindfulness and Wellbeing Activities This work booklet has been designed by out Secondary Specialist. Product Code C8/PB/32 What is Cre8tive Curriculum? Team of innovative teachers, HOD’s and SLT from across the UK. We are now one of the the biggest provider of resources on TES with collectively over 2200+ Products under the Cre8tive Brand (many free)
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Christmas Computing Quiz Bundle – GCSEQuick View
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Christmas Computing Quiz Bundle – GCSE

£5.00Save 17%
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Are you ready for an exhilarating and festive end of term Christmas activity? Look no further than our electrifying Christmas Computing Quizzes. This bundle includes 2 quizzes: one for year 10 and one for year 11 meaning you are reuse them year after year without fear that your students will have done them before. Prepare to be dazzled with these fun digital student-led quizzes specially crafted for each year group studying GCSE Computer Science. Decode the secret Christmas message or break Santa out of prison by answering computing questions correctly with a Christmas theme that will leave both your SLT and your GCSE Computer Science pupils in high spirits as the term concludes. HOW DO THE CHRISTMAS COMPUTING QUIZZES WORK? Once you’ve purchased the resource you get a PDF file for each quiz which contains a link. Share the provided link with your students and watch as it whisks them away to an enchanting digital realm filled with engaging questions and a different, fun Christmas theme for each quiz. Your students can embark on this journey of knowledge and fun on their own, or, for an added dose of excitement, encourage pairs of students to team up and tackle the quiz together. The joy multiplies as collaboration ignites their enthusiasm. And the best part? The quiz is a self-guided adventure. As your students conquer each stage, the next one automatically beckons, providing you with invaluable time to support those in need or attend to the myriad of other holiday season tasks tugging at your attention. Fear not, for we’ve thought of everything. All the answers are readily available in the comprehensive teacher’s guides, ensuring you can rescue any students who find themselves in a puzzling predicament. These captivating experiences are designed to last around 60 minutes but you may need to provide a second activity for particularly speedy early finishers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? You get two PDF files, one for each quiz, which contains the link to the activity and includes the answers. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Grab your copy of this great value GCSE Computer Science Christmas Quiz bundle – a timeless gem that you can deploy year after year with each new wave of GCSE Computer Science students. Let the festivities begin! Click here to check out this amazing bundle to get all 5 Key Stage 3 Computing and GCSE Computer Science quizzes at a knock down price. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to run the quizzes there are a few activities which require links to external websites. Here are the external sites that you will need to have unblocked on your school network. view . genial . ly jigsawexplorer . com what3words . com PLEASE NOTE: This game is intended to be used on a desktop or laptop computer and some of the features will not be available on an iPad or mobile device.
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Remote learning - ICT/Computing activities

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This presentation offers 4 slides with 4 activities on each - varying difficulty - we are asking students to choose one activity per week and to send us evidence in the form of the work itself or screenshots. It could be sent out as 4 different PowerPoints - one per week for students to attempt, or could be sent out one task per week if you wanted to prolong it - primarily aimed at KS3 students but could be adapted for KS4. We have tried to avoid any specific software and to use online resources where possible.
End of Year Fun Computing ActivityQuick View
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End of Year Fun Computing Activity

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FUn activities for students to compete in groups. One of the slide mentions, ‘using materials given’ I would provide a random seletion of craft resources for this. One of the slide mentions Type Racer - this is it - https://play.typeracer.com/
ComputersQuick View
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Computers

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Let’s learn about Computers! This worksheet includes 20 pages with a large variety of activities and exercises about computers. The materials have informative exercises about many different computer related topics such as computer games, viruses, cyber-crime, hardware components, supercomputers and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview: Page 1-3: Computers (puzzles and exercises) Page 4: History of computers Page 5: Pioneers Page 6-7: Hardware components Page 8: Games Consoles Page 9-10: Viruses Page 11-12: Cyberbullying Page 13-14: Cyber-crime Page 15: Computer Brands Page 16-17: Supercomputers Page 18-19: Common Terms Page 20: Reflection **Extra: **Puzzles in various levels The answers and an answer sheet are included. The following questions are a few of the topics handled in this worksheet: What is the difference between hardware and software? What is a computer virus? What is cyber-crime? What are the functions of hardware components? How can I protect my computer? You might also like these worksheets: Internet (FREE!) Facebook Keywords: e-mail, computers, PC, desktop, laptop, gadget, wi-fi, processor (CPU), apple, virus, software, hardware, download, operating system, programmer, RAM, motherboard, Tetris, World of Warcraft, cyber-crime, hacker, google, facebook, USB, Bill Gates, Steve Job, Charles Babbage.
Computer Hardware Roleplay ActivityQuick View
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Computer Hardware Roleplay Activity

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Computers are everywhere! And, while, most students grow up using computers in their homes and at school, they may not know what the different parts are called. Additionally, they may lack knowledge of how these parts work together to give us the ability to compute. Students will love the opportunity to combine creativity with acting in this engaging lesson that brings computer hardware to life – literally! *************************************************************************** Other Popular Products From Innovative Teaching Ideas - Search for these items on TES Year Long Visual Writing Prompts Fable Power Pack Teaching Digital Technologies and STEM ***************************************************************************** YOUR REVIEWS ARE ESSENTIAL IN KEEPING OUR PRODUCTS LOW PRICED AND REGULARLY UPDATED!!! IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO US!!! PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW About Innovative Teaching Ideas Terms Copyright © Innovative Teaching Ideas. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY. See product file for clipart and font credits.
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Computing Starter Activity for New Classes

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A getting to know you activity for new Computing Science classes. Pupils have to circulate and find the names of pupils who... "own an 8Gb Flash Drive" "can say who their ISP is" and so on. There are 19 Computing related facts or questions on the sheet. Once completed the class can discuss what they have learned about each other (and about Computing). Works really well in class. Have fun!
Year 7 Computing Induction ActivityQuick View
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Year 7 Computing Induction Activity

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Introduce students to Year 7 Computing with Kodu. Develop/assess mouse control. Develop/Assess programming skills. Develop/Assess creativity. Bring competition into the class from the outset. A simple challenge to see where the students are at the start of Key Stage 3, and to show them the Computing is fun.
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Competitive computer-based activity on averages

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This activity uses a spreadsheet to generate random questions on averages for students to attempt to try to score points. There are 10 different levels of difficulty of the questions (level 1 questions earn 1 point, level 10 questions earn 10 points). Each student/team should open up the spreadsheet and just follow the instructions, trying to earn as many points as possible in the time you give them. This is a great activity as there is differentiation in the questions, the questions are all different for each student/group, and the spreadsheet does all the marking!