Curriculum Overview: Year 1Autumn Spring Summer
Theme PublishingThrough purple mash – RM unify2 publish/extraprinting2 paint to produce own image2 create a story
Computer Science2go – through purple mash RM unifyFloor robots making routes/sequence cards for recording2 simple city - purple mash RM unifyMaths city 1/2 - purple mash – RM UnifyUsing the InternetBegin to use internet safely
Data handling2 graph (link to maths and science) – purple mash RM unify
Sound2 explore/2 beat – purple mash – RM unify
Overview Children to create pictures, write text and combine the two.
Children can control floor robots and those on screen by giving commands.
To create a simple graph by collecting and inputting dataTo create sounds and perform to class.
Topic links Up to class teacher Up to class teacher Up to class teacherKey Skills Children can..
Load RM unify – log in and find software with support.
Close software Shut down properly Type, delete, add finger
spaces, use return to move to a new line, add capital letters. Change text font sized and colour.
Change colour, size of pen, undo, draw shapes, fill,
Get a new page Print Comment on effects used Talk about uses of ICT for
drawing and writing Logging on/off using name
Children can… Load RM unify – log in and
find software with less support.
Load 2 go, 2 simple city, maths city
Close software Turn on/off floor robots
correctly Give one step commands To make floor/screen robot
move forwards and backwards
To move a floor/screen robot from 1 point to another
Make move by entering numerical/directional data
Using the Internet - ESAFETY
Data handlingChildren can …
Load 2graph Collect and input data Change the type of graph Check graph is correct. Add a title Print graph
Sound Load 2simple music 2
explore. Make sounds Record sequence Stop recording Playback sequence Clear sequence Change instruments
cardESAFETY
What to do if someone writes/draws something that is not appropriate.
Email safety – what to send, appropriate language to use, only with an adult, what to do if …
Understand they can find a range of information on the internet
Navigate around websites Chn can explain what to do if
they find something inappropriate.
Show how to minimise screen if they see something and find an adult
How to get to homepage when exploring away from directed sites.
Load 2 beat Click to add/remove sounds Change volume Play and stop Change beats
ESAFETY Sensitive data - be accurate
in counting, ensuring right things in data
Discuss importance of accuracy and reliability.
Objectives to be
covered/POS
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
create and debug simple programs
use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
Curriculum Overview: Year 2Autumn Spring Summer
Theme PublishingPurple mash – home and search for topics – publishing activities2 publish and 2 publish extra- saving, loading and reloading,
Finding informationInternet
Data handling 2 graph - link to maths/science
Computer Science2 go any screen – challenges 4-8 RM unify and purple mashFloor robots - predict routes/sequencing cards for
editing changing font, colour, size.2 create a story
predicting2code
Overview Children will use a variety of programmes to create text and graphics.
Children will be able to find information safely and know how to navigate.
Children will be able to control an on screen icon by giving simple commands.
Topic links Up to class teacher Up to class teacher Up to class teacherKey Skills Children can …
Load RM unify and purple mash.
Load correct programmes Change font, size, colour,
position Add pictures from selection Save and load work Choose pictures from clip art
and search for correct images. Drag to place pictures on document. Drag to put pictures in bin if not needed. Resize/rotate pictures using green dot. (2 publish extra)
ESAFETY send a class email using a
subject heading containing some information they have learnt.
find open and reply to mail use subject heading to decide
whether to open email or not. Discuss appropriate language
to use in an email (and how it might be different depending who we a writing to)
Keeping passwords secret
Children can …Finding information - ESAFETY
Load web pages by typing in correct web address
Know it must be identical or it won’t work.
Go back Close new windows (pop ups) Add to favourites Use internet to answer
questions Use spoof websites to show
how false information can be on the internet.
http://webfronter.com/rbkc/tomatospider/
Search appropriate terms Google should only be used
with an adult – discuss why. Understand what advertising
is and how it is used on the internet and what to ignore.
Watch clip about how to stay safe online
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/Teachers/Lee-And-Kim/
Children can … use 2go (harder level
challenges 4-8) chn able to change level.
Use bee bots Use J2E 2code advanced
instructions Prepare and plan simple
sequences (algorithms) on paper and on line
Test, edit, adapt algorithms until they get desired outcome.
Use correct language test hypotheses. Repeat loops (challenge 8 2
go)
ESAFETY Recap points covered already Try to send another email
during topic work as a class to reinforce learning.
http://www.flatstanley.com/ If time you could look at this
website and discuss: who would be the members, is it safe, what could we post, could people be lying? How?
when logging on – why this is important.
Begin to think about digital identity and the image they portray online.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/clips/p01g2pt6 (Guy Fawkes)
Publish something together on website so other can view it.
Understand that it can be viewed by anybody so needs to be .. spelt correctly, appropriate etc.
Data handling Load 2 graph Collect and store data Interpret graphs Change graph type Print Check data is correct Add title and label axes
Objectives to be
covered/POS
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
create and debug simple programs
use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
Curriculum Overview: Year 3Autumn Spring Summer
Theme PublishingWord - Finding and pictures/images.Create contents page2animate – purple mash RM unify
Data Handling2 graph2 investigate – RM unify purple mash – use programme to filter and find results.EmailOpen up pupil accounts taught discreetly - just sending.
Computer SciencePurple Mash 2code chimp level – complete in order – plus debugJ2E j2code – 3/4 lesson plansLesson 1 and 2
Overview Adding images and text.Creating animations,
2 graph
Email taught discreetly sending and opening
Write codes for different levels. Predict whether their codes may work. Adapt to get desired effect.
Topic links Up to teacher Up to teacher Up to teacherKey Skills Children can …
Load software type more fluently,
change font, colour, size, position.
Search the internet for desired images
Data HandlingChildren can …
Load 2 investigate Load file Explore files Search and filter.
Children can …2code - chimp
Load software and work through challenges.
Watch video clips to help. add code to code window
by dragging objects.
save images then add to document
Create menu page and hyperlink other pages to it. (beginnings of web design)
save, edit, load, present,
2Animate load, save, edit. Create animation Add/remove slides Present to class Undo-redo objects/lines Add shapes and fill Drag current picture over
to next slide. Play/stop/change speed. Present to class
ESAFETY Be aware that taking too
much text from another website is stealing. (plagiarism)
Add websites to favourites
Understand that the internet contains fact, fiction and opinion and how to distinguish between them
Look at spoof website and discuss.
http://bigredhair.com/boilerplate/ Publish something to our
school website and talk about accuracy.
Email - Children can …
Open email and log in Create new mail Type email address
accurately Send mail Add subject Open mail Ready and reply Save draft and then open
and editESAFETY
Know how to use online communication
Understand that what they send stays online forever
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/clips/p01g2pg0
Know what information is OK to send and what must be kept private and how to respond when personal information is requested.
Explain the risks and benefits
Know what to do if they get unpleasant emails.
Know that email scan carry viruses.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/22717881
Know when an email should not be opened
Know how to delete emails or when to keep them if they could be
Test then choose correct actions.
Use play/stop function to test.
Be able to put incorrect code in the bin (drag and drop)
Use design mode to add and move objects (2 code)
predict the results of a series of instructions
create more complex instructions – use paper instructions to hypothesis then test.
J2E – j2ecode – 3/4 lesson plans.Lesson 1 and 2 only.
Drag and drop code create short animation experiment with code. Predict what will happen Create more complex
instructions and be able to loop.
ESAFETY
needed as evidence. Use cybersafe resource to
explore using emails and messages.
http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10/cybercafe/Cyber-Cafe-Base/
Plenary game generally about safe surfing
http://www.disney.co.uk/DisneyOnline/Safesurfing/game/child-game-under10.html
Objectives to be
covered/POS
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked and be discerning in evaluating digital content
Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
Use technology safely, respectfully and
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or stimulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
Curriculum Overview: Year 4Autumn Spring Summer
Theme Publishing Using digital cameras, iPads, hyperlinking, publish to school website.
Data Handling2 investigate – purple mash RM unify
Email extended - opening/sending attachments.
Computer SciencePurple Mash 2code gibbon level level – complete in order – plus debugJ2E j2code – 3/4 lesson plansLesson 3 and 4Planning and testing procedures.
OverviewTopic links Up to teacher Up to teacher Up to teacherKey Skills Children can …
Load J2E - create pages Add text, save and edit -
manipulating text (font, size, colour, position)
Take digital photos, download, save, edit, add to document
Copy and paste photos from the internet. Be able to edit pictures by size, position, rotation.
Create hyperlinks to link pages together or link websites to pages on word (beginnings of web design)
Present to class Publish some work on our
website know what is safe to put on there and why.
Know that they need permission before they uses someone else’s photo
Respect others if they are writing about them.
Think before they put
Data HandlingChildren can …Purple mash
Create own data base, Create fields, find and add
information, add new records, save, load, edit
records use the internet to
find information to add to their records.
ESAFETY use website to help chn
understand searching online
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/topics/using-the-web/searchingEmailChildren can …
open an attachment send an attachment
EASFETY know when/not to open
attachments as it could be
Children can … Reduce the number of
instructions to achieve the same outcome/refine program
Know that a series of instructions can be named – a procedure.
To be able to test, edit and adapt procedures to get desired results
To be able to combine two or more procedures
To save procedures To print results To load previously saved
procedures. To spot errors in
procedures and fix them.
ESAFETY - Discreet unit about making the right choices online
Watch lonely princess cliphttp://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13908828http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/beaker-you-choose
things up about themselves.
ESAFETY Use website to teach safe
surfinghttp://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cyberquoll/html/menu.html
Understand that not everything they read is true by looking at spoof website
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus.html Develop awareness of
plagiarism and what it is. Be able to translate
questions into safe search terms.
Know about the different surf engines (web, images, videos)
Watch episode 4 – what to publish
http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cyberquoll/html/menu.html
unsafehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/clips/p01g2ppl
To save attachments in an appropriate place
Use appropriate language when sending emails and messages.
Know what junk mail is Be able to manage their
inbox
Discuss what type of chat facilities the chn use online
Make safety posters to display around school.
Discuss using an alias and not giving out personal details
Discuss sending pictures and how they could be passed around – would they want that to happen?
Objectives to be
covered/POS
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked and be discerning in evaluating
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or stimulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
Use logical reasoning to
digital content Select, use and combine a
variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
Curriculum Overview: Year 5Autumn Spring Summer
Theme Computer SciencePurple Mash 2code gorilla level – complete in order – J2E j2code – 5/6 lesson plansLesson 1,2,3 and 4
PublishingOne drive – office365 using word and powerpoint.
Data HandlingExcel spreadsheets
EmailUse email safely, reply correctly and know what to do if dangers occur
Overview Children will be able to control program and create procedures.
Use skills from previous units and extend to create project
Use excel successfully and be aware of its uses and purpose.
Topic links Up to class teacher Up to class teacher Up to class teacherKey Skills Children can …
Know that computers can control devices.
Write a series of instructions to control outputs
Make a program repeat forever ( repeat loop)
Test and amend programming
Understand that computers can be used to monitor physical factors (when it gets dark the street lights come on)
Understand the concept of constant loop (repeat forever)
Know that a light sensor can monitor light and dark and trigger an event
To write a procedure to produce a given outcome
To test and amend their procedure
To add more than one device
To be able to use and program two input devices to make an event occur
Name and write procedures
Children can … Load powerpoint (possibly
a project about themselves and then someone famous)
Take and add photos, sounds, video clips, add effects and manipulate on screen
Use green screen Search the internet to find
information – copy and paste what’s needed
Save, load, edit, publish, present
Produce desired outcome
ESAFETY How did they portray
them selves online? Have they stayed safe? Create a class poster for rules to stay safe.
Explore spoof website to find information then discuss why people might publish untrue information.
http://allaboutexplorers.com/ Discuss whether it is Ok to
manipulate images taken is that still OK? What if it is ourselves, friends, of the internet?
Understand copyright and how they should always acknowledge their
Children can … Load excel Present data on excel Save, edit Load previous work explain when and where a
spreadsheet might be used.
Use a speadsheet for a real purpose.
EmailChildren can …
Be able to reply appropriately online if they had a request for personal details.
Understand what cyber bullying is and how to deal with it.
Send and receive group emails and how to ‘reply to all’ (and the dangers of doing this accidentally.
Who to email/message and the dangers involved.
http://www.wmnet.org.uk/21.cfm?p=293,index&zz=20081117193128939
Create a stay safe online leaflet.
Brainstorm text talk – what is appropriate and not appropriate – would it be ok for email? Why?
sources. Explore what can be done
to images through serif photo plus
What about airbrushing? Is that OK? Is it ever OK?
Begin to learn that some content on the internet is biased and discuss why
http://pbskids.org/dontbuyit/advertisingtricks/betheaddetective_2.html
How to avoid unwanted advertising and what to do with pop ups or tempting offers.
Be aware that people can create dishonest profiles.
Objectives to be
covered/POS
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or stimulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked and be discerning in evaluating digital content
Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
Curriculum Overview: Year 6Autumn Spring Summer
Theme Computer ScienceScratchWriting procedures2code free code and filling in previous 2 code gaps
Data HandlingExcel spread sheets and formulas.
Email use email as a way of
communicating. Email safely and sensibly.
Email for a purpose.
PublishingChoose own medium - their time at Brandhall, videoing, photo editing and animation – on network to access software.Photo and video editing software on systemUse one drive
Overview Complete 2 code then:Children can use scratch to develop control techniques.
Children can use excel spreadsheets confidently and include formulas.
Children to produce ‘My life at Brandhall’ (possibly include memories, next steps, about themselves, lessons learnt, what take with them, hobbies, famous person who inspires them)
USE IN LEAVERS’ ASSEMBLY?Topic links Up to teacher Up to teacher Up to teacherKey Skills Children can …
Use simple control Data HandlingChildren can …
Children can … Choose own media
devices by giving instructions
Be able to make a program repeat forever (repeat loop)
Test and amend their programming
Understand the concept of a constant loop.
Write a procedure to produce a given outcome
Test and amend procedure.
To add a sensor (input device) to the procedure to make an event occur (decision Y/N)
Know that more than one input device can be used.
To use and program two input devices
To develop a system that controls events in response to conditions
Suggest what the effect of changes might be and test to see if they were right
Name and write procedures
Write a program to call procedures.
Use formulas on excel = SUM = DIFF
Email Send an email using the
cc option. Search for emails Access email from home
and how they can do this.ESAFETY
Devleop understanding of cyber bullying and how it can start.
What to do Discuss email passwords
and how to change and make secure.
Implications of using cc option when emailing. When is it appropriate to do this? When is it not?
Present to a wider audience (link to assembly)
Use all skills taught Make sure they can
remember what is available
Use internet to research and gather information.
Publish on websiteESAFETY
Have a good understanding of how to stay safe. What do they want everyone else to see?
Understand about using pictures with other people in – need permission.
Link to social network – advocate they should not be on it but if they are their space must be private and they should let their parents know.
Know what to write about themselves.
http://www.wmnet.org.uk/21.cfm?p=293,index&zz=20081117193128939
Watch clip Jigsaw Video- Becky’s Story.
Objectives to be
covered/PO
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide
Understand computer networks including the internet; how they provide
S controlling or stimulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Use sequence, selection and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs.
multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked and be discerning in evaluating digital content
Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.