KS3 Computing Cover Lesson – Game Design & Interface Challenge (No Prep, Teams-Ready)

KS3 Computing Cover Lesson – Game Design & Interface Challenge

This ready-to-use KS3 Computing cover lesson is ideal for Year 7–8 and works perfectly when taught by a non-specialist.

Students complete the entire lesson inside a PowerPoint worksheet, making it ideal for Microsoft Teams, laptops, Chromebooks, or remote learning.

What students will do:

• Analyse at least 3 online games (links provided)
• Evaluate gameplay and interface design
• Create an original game idea
• Design a game interface (menu, game screen, end screen)
• Explain and evaluate their design choices
• The lesson is presented as a gamified “mission”, keeping students engaged while working independently and calmly.

What’s included:

• Student PowerPoint worksheet (fully editable)
• Clear, step-by-step task structure
• Built-in analysis, design, and evaluation tasks
• Cover teacher instruction sheet (non-specialist friendly)
• Submission checklist for students

Why teachers love this resource:

• No preparation required
• No coding needed
• No specialist Computing knowledge required
• Calm, independent work
• Ideal for planned or emergency cover
• Perfect for Microsoft Teams and OneDrive

Works well with:

• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive
• Google Classroom
• In-class or remote learning

Curriculum links:

• KS3 Computing
• Designing solutions
• User interface design
• Evaluation and improvement
• Computational thinking (without coding)

Notes

• Students work independently and submit one PowerPoint file at the end of the lesson.
• This resource has been successfully used as a Computing cover lesson with non-specialist staff.