Top twenty computing resources

KS3 and KS4 most popular resources on computing - including starters, plenaries, computing lessons, coding activities, homework tasks and display ideas

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Most popular resources for KS3 and KS4 computing lessons

Are you looking for inspiration for your secondary computing lessons? To help you out with new ideas, we have picked some of the resources most used by other teachers. Explore our selection of popular computing resources now - including starters, plenaries, homework activities, quizzes, displays and individual computing projects.

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Scratch Lessons
Nichola Wilkin

Scratch Lessons

FREE
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One of the most popular FREE teaching resources on TES. Now updated and improved to use the latest version of Scratch. This FREE 6 lesson unit can be used to teach Scratch to KS2 pupils. Grab your copy of this Scratch unit now, your students will love it. **WHAT IS INCLUDED?** * These 6 Scratch...
Computational Thinking for KS3
RobbotResources

Computational Thinking for KS3

£3.95
(16)
This unit of work introduces students within KS3 to the concepts of computational thinking by helping Rob-bot the robot make a jam sandwich. Through the activity, students will learn about decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design (through both basic flowcharts and pseudo ...
Algorithm Trace Table Workbook - 36 Tasks
barabcu

Algorithm Trace Table Workbook - 36 Tasks

FREE
(17)
* Full Python programming workbook with 230 Tasks and 26 lessons can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/python-workbook-230-tasks-distance-learning-video-of-each-task-ks3-and-ks4-12285498 * This resource contains 36 Trace table tasks that covers while loops, for loops, string manip...
ESafety Quiz
Nichola Wilkin

ESafety Quiz

FREE
(98)
An interactive quiz for the whole class through an IWB, which can be used as a starter or plenary. Covers cyber bullying, using social media responsibly, copying information from the internet and avoiding infecting your PC with viruses. Looking for 6 high-quality ready to use lessons. **[Check the...
Excel Dino Park
RobbotResources

Excel Dino Park

£4.95
(7)
Teach your students how to use Excel through Dino Park! Students have been given a budget of 100,000,000 to build their park. They need to consider what dinosaurs they want to buy, how much space they will need, what facilities they require, staffing costs and ticket price. Excel Dino Pa...
Computer science display periodic table
st_cco

Computer science display periodic table

£1.50
(6)
Computer Science periodic table wall display of key terms in programming. Wall display for ICT and Computer Science classroom. Key terms and keywords with definitions for programming in Python. Contains 32 key words used in programming with definitions under each one. Grouped together as publisher...
GCSE Computer Science Revision Paper 1
brettjoynson1988

GCSE Computer Science Revision Paper 1

£2.50
(1)
GCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Revision Bundle. 5 PPTs for at least 5 lessons in total (over 100 slides). Includes a range of revision activities in each PPT, from quick quizzes to retrieval questions. Content includes animated demos for some key content. Answers are provided via animations on each...
OCR J277 - Computer Science GCSE - Revision Cards
Jason Davis

OCR J277 - Computer Science GCSE - Revision Cards

£2.40
(3)
Recently remade for J277! I have created revision cards for all topics in the OCR Computer Science GCSE (J277). These are used by my current Year 11 Cohort, they have found them quite effective as support tools in lessons and revision at home. I allow students to use them whilst answering question ...
GCSE Computing Homework sheets - hardware
SteveSale

GCSE Computing Homework sheets - hardware

FREE
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3 sheets that provide easy to set homework, with extension tasks built in for higher ability learners to stretch them further. Topics covered are Storage devices (HDD, SSD, Flash, Floppy advantages and disadvantages), RAM and ROM, and CPU.
Computer and computing hardware - KS3
studeapps

Computer and computing hardware - KS3

£3.50
(2)
Worksheets and active games for a fantastic full session. A full and interesting lesson. Worksheets, active learning games, extension tasks, this resource has it all! Designed for use with KS3 groups.
Binary Addition - Revision Worksheet
compteacheruk

Binary Addition - Revision Worksheet

FREE
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A revision worksheet for those students preparing for their GCSE Computer Science exam. The sheet focuses on binary addition with 4 and 8 bit binary numbers. Also suitable for KS3 and A-Level students.
GCSE Computer Science Python Programming
Miss Tanday

GCSE Computer Science Python Programming

£3.00
(5)
**Recently updated with even more tasks!** An entire 100+ 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 topic...
Introduction to Spreadsheets Activity Booklet
PROJECT_science

Introduction to Spreadsheets Activity Booklet

£2.00
(5)
An activity booklet introducing spreadsheets and their uses. Includes an overview of parts of a spreadsheet, cell addresses, values and labels. 5 pages. Includes an overview of the following: 1. Spreadsheet terminology 2. Uses of spreadsheets 3. Parts of a spreadsheet 4. Cells and cell addresses ...
Computing Glossary
Helen-Teach

Computing Glossary

FREE
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Glossary for computing terminology. Useful for teachers and pupils. You may also be interested in: [The Iron Man Complete Unit of Work | Four Weeks | Year 3/4](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12723076) [The Iron Man Literary Devices Differentiated Activities](https://www.tes....
Excel Spreadsheet Skills Project Workbook
MissJ0130

Excel Spreadsheet Skills Project Workbook

£3.00
(2)
An Excel Basic Skills Project Workbook, remote learning or independent work,step- by- step instructions/ tasks with editable task sheets and powerpoint/ video , 6 tasks take students through : * how to set up tables of data * range of basic formula * applying formatting * spreadsheet vocabulary ...
Computational Thinking: Code Breaking
RobbotResources

Computational Thinking: Code Breaking

£3.95
(1)
Develop your students problem solving skills with this resource! Learn about and break codes used across the ages including: * Caeser Cypher * Polybius Square * Pigpen Cypher * Braille * Morse Code Also learn about how cryptanalyst Alan Turing shortened the length of World War II and saved million...
ICT Computing Computer Abbreviations Extension Task
MissDS

ICT Computing Computer Abbreviations Extension Task

FREE
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I use this ICT/Computing resource as a short extension task during ICT sessions or for students studying EDSQ (Essential Digital Skills Qualification). It could also be used as a quick assessment after completing lessons related to computer abbreviations. Ideal for students Entry Level 3+ Students ...