Computer Science

Use Tux Paint to Illustrate an eBook 

- Can I create and store the illustrations? 

- How do I retrieve and manipulate the illustrations? 

- How do I use Tux Paint to create an eBook?

E-safety 

- How do I keep myself safe online? 

- What is intellectual property? 

Use Fresh Paint to create a card digitally (Winter card/Christmas card)  

- How do I practise with the keyboard to become a fluent typist? 

- How do I use the internet safely to search for images?? 

- What does it mean to combine the text, images and refine the card.

E-safety 

-How do I use technology safely? 

Who do I speak to if I have concerns? 

-What is copyright? 

Use Programmable toys: BeeBots  

-How do I record an algorithm? 

- What are the features of a Beebot? 

- How do I programme the robot to find treasure? 

- How do I debug the errors in the algorithm? 

E-safety 

- How do I use simple programmable toys safely and sensibly? 

- How do I ensure filming is done with appropriate consent and assent? 

Finding images using the web (link to transport)  

-How do I use the internet to search for images of vehicles? 

- How do I organise vehicles in to two categories? 

- How do I peer review the PowerPoint presentations? 

E-safety 

- How do I search for images safely? 

- How do I show respect for others’ intellectual property through observing copyright conditions? 

Create a talking book (audio book) on Grace & Family using PowerPoint & Book Creator    

- What is an audiobook?  

- How do I practise with the microphone/audio recorder? 

- How do I record sound effects? 

- How do I record the story? 

E-safety 

-How do I use a digital video camera safely? 

- Do I recognise the need for consent and assent? 

 Videoing a set of instructions and using Movie Maker to edit

- How do I create an algorithm to programme a sandwich-making robot? 

- How do I practise with the camera? 

- How do I film the instruction video? 

E-safety 

- Can I use audio recorders of microphones and audio recording software safely and sensibly? 

Use Scratch Jr to find the objects in George’s house.  

- How do I program a Beebot to make predictions on where the robot will end up? 

- How do I programme the sprite to move. 

E-safety 

- What is a Creative Commons licence? 

- How do I upload my project to Scratch safely? 

- What do I do if I encounter something that makes me feel uncomfortable? 

Use Scratch to test out different games.  

  -How do I test different games? 

- How do I test more complex games? 

- How do I adapt a game’s algorithm? 

E-safety 

- What is PEGI age restrictions? 

- How can I report the comments Scratch if they are inappropriate? 

Practise using a camera to take photos and use Pixlr and Microsoft Photos to edit photos.  

- What are the different parts of a camera? 

- How do I start organising photos using Pixlr and Microsoft Photos? 

- How do I edit and enhance the photos? 

E-safety 

- Do I know how  to minimise risks when posting online? 

- What should I do if I have concerns about images I  encounter on the web? 

- What is an acceptable and unacceptable photograph?  

Use the internet for research and create Microsoft PowerPoint presentation  

-How do I start scoping a topic and breaking down questions using FreeMind? 

- How do I search safely and effectively using Google? 

- How do I start preparing a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint? 

E-safety 

- How do I stay safe while researching online, and show respect for others’ ideas and intellectual property? 

- How do I use safe search filters?

Use Microsoft Excel, Google Photos and Google Earth to Collect data. 

- How do I brief, prepare and use a database to start classifying? 

- How do I use a database and a camera on our bug hunt? 

- How do I work with data on Excel? 

- How do I use Google Earth to work with maps? 

E-safety 

-How do I keep my personal information private? 

- How do I respect rules for using digital equipment when out of the classroom?

 Use Microsoft Email Accounts & Google Sheets to solve a mystery. (Link to topic)  

- How do I read and reply to an email?  

- How do I use the email attachments feature? 

- How do I compose an email? 

- How do I  organise information using an Excel template? 

E-safety 

-What are the risks associated with emails? 

- Can attached files contain viruses? 

- What is spam? 

 Use PowerPoint to create and record over presentations.  

- How do I use Microsoft PowerPoint to plan the presentation? 

- How do I source content such as images and videos? 

- How do I use the video and audio recording feature on PowerPoint?  

E-safety 

- What is my digital footprint?  

- What do I do when I encounter inappropriate content?  

- Why do I need the owner’s permission before I copy content? 

Use Scratch to create and programme and animation based on the Stone Age.  

- How do I create a character and a background? 

- How do I start animating the characters by converting the storyboard algorithm on to Scratch.  

- How do I add sounds to the animations? 

E-safety 

- What is safe search? 

- What is YouTube’s safety mode? 

- How do I stay safe when browsing? 

Use Teams & Zoom to teach children how to communicate online.  

- How do  emails work? 

- How do I use emails safely? 

- How do I email using attachments? 

- How do I share the presentations in a video conference? 

E-safety 

- What is email etiquette? 

- What are the dangers of spoofed links and malware via attached files.  

- How old must I be to set up accounts on certain platforms? 

Use Scratch or Snap to find and correct bugs in programs.

  - How do I spot and correct performance bugs? 

- How do I spot and correct multi-thread bugs? 

- How do I spot and correct conceptual bugs? 

- How do I spot and correct arithmetical bugs?  

- How do I correct resource bugs? 

E-safety 

- Why must I never share the shared account details for Scratch? 

- How do I stay safe when carrying out online research?

Use Google Forms & Microsoft Excel to collect and analyse data on keeping healthy.

-How do I plan a survey on FreeMind?  

- How do I develop questions on Google Forms? 

- How do I use Google Forms to create the online survey? 

- How do I analyse and evaluate the data using Excel? 

E-safety 

- What are the ethics of surveys? 

- What is the expectation of anonymity and confidentiality? 

- How do I ensure my survey does not include questions that could allow a person to be identified?

Use WeVideo to create a one-minute edited video on how our bodies move.  

- How do I use a video camera to record short clips? 

- How do I  start shooting the video? 

- How do I edit the video using WeVideo? 

- How do I improve the video by adding in text, sounds and effects?  

E-safety 

- Why should I seek parental consent when sharing videos? 

- Why must I keep personal information private? 

Use Scratch to develop a simple educational game on the Vikings.  

- How do I analyse educational games? 

- How do I build a game prototype on Scratch? 

- How do I add in repetition? 

- How do I work on the interface? 

- How do I build in progression? 

E-safety 

-What is copyright when sourcing images or media? 

- How do I keep my personal information private on the If the pupils participate in the Scratch community? 

Use Snap! & Pyonkee to – prototype an interactive toy for Varjak Paw  

  - What are inputs and outputs? 

- How do I design a toy using Kickstarter? 

- How do I design a  toy in Snap? 

- How do I program the toy simulation? 

- How do I test and improve the toy simulation? 

E-safety 

-What is copyright? 

- What is intellectual property? 

- How do I use the internet safely to research ideas? 

 Use SlimWiki to produce a Wikipedia page on Chocolate  

 - How do I use Wikipedia to find information. 

- How do I edit the wiki pages? 

- How do I edit Wikipedia? 

E-safety 

- What is the reliability of online content? 

- What conduct is appropriate when collaborating on a shared resource?

Use Thimble Editor & Khan Academy to edit and write HTML and to then produce a web page on how useful electricity is.  

- What is the web and the hidden meanings of URLs? 

- How do I edit HTML in web pages? 

- How do I start my first HTML project using Thimble Editor? 

- How do I develop and refine the webpage? 

E-safety 

-What are the risks of using the web? 

- How could I best keep myself safe? 

- Web pages can be modified, so what is the reliability of web-based content? 

 Use Isle of Tune, Audacity & MuseScore to produce digital music.

- Can I  make a sequence using Isle of Tune? 

- How do I record samples? 

- How do I work with different samples? 

E-safety 

- What is copyright when sourcing audio or publishing? 

- What is the illegal downloading and sharing of copyrighted music? 

 Use Excel and PowerPoint to collect data, analyse and present the weather.  

- How do I record the weather using Microsoft Excel? 

- How do I use Excel to analyse the data? 

- How do I prepare a weather forecast 

- How do I give a TV-style weather forecast? 

E-safety 

-  What is the importance of obtaining and using accurate data? 

- Why do I need to ensure appropriate permission is obtained? – What are the implications of uploading my film to the school network or to the internet?

 Use Scratch 3.0 to create a maze game linking to the Egyptians.  

- How do I create and source assets? 

- How do I create a prototype of my game? 

- How do I debug the game script? 

- How do I write game instructions? 

E-safety 

- What is copyright when sourcing images or media ? 

- How do I develop safe search habits? 

- What are the personal implications of playing games, perhaps including violent computer games? 

 Use Google Sites to create a website promoting cyber safety.  

 - How does Search work? 

- How do I curate website content? 

- How do I add media to the website? 

- How do I improve my website? 

E-safety 

-Why should I consider the reliability and bias of online connect? 

- How do I contribute positively to a shared resource? 

- How do I use search engines safely and effectively? 

Use Inkscape, Scratch & Terragen to create a galaxy using ideas from maths (geometry) & Islamic art

-How do I create simple tessellations using Inkscape? 

-How do I use Inkscape to create art? 

- How do I create computer-generated landscapes in Terragen? 

E-safety 

-How do I stay safe searching and evaluating the quality of online content? 

- How do I protect personal information? 

Use The Black Chamber (website) and Scratch 3.0 to be in the role of a Spartan warrior and communicate with the military leaders. 

- How do I transmit information in semaphore? 

- How do I use Morse code? 

- How do I use Caesar cipher to create and crack codes? 

- How do I substitute ciphers and frequency analysis? 

- What’s the importance of password security? 

E-safety 

-How is information communicated in secret over open channels?  

- How do I check the security certificates of encrypted websites? 

- What makes a secure password? 

 Create a blog using WordPress about a healthy and balanced diet and include a recipe for their readers to use.  

  - What makes a good blog? 

- How do I write a blog post? 

- How do I comment on blog posts? 

- How do I add images on blog posts? 

- How do I work with media? 

 E-safety 

- What is appropriate shared content? 

- What constitutes acceptable behaviours when commenting on others’ blog posts?

 Use Trimble SketchUp (used for 3D modelling) to create a virtual art gallery. 

- How do I create a virtual sculpture? 

- How do I start creating the gallery? 

- How do I hang pieces of work and art? 

- How do I create a virtual tour of the gallery? 

E-safety 

-What is good practice when searching for and selecting digital content? 

- What is copyright and what significance does it hold? 

Use iMovie to create a television advert on anti-bullying.  

- How do I practice shooting techniques? 

- How do I source other media? 

- How do I assemble a rough-cut using iMovie? 

- How do I use iMovie to polish the final cut? 

E-safety 

-What is the school policy in relation to videoing? 

- Why must I obtain consent before uploading a video? 

- What are the implications of sharing videos online?  

Pupils take part in activities to learn about computer networks and create a poster to share their knowledge with others  

- How do I understand how messages are passed along networks? 

- How do I use Scratch to learn how the DNS simulation program works?  

- How do I create a presentation showing how the internet works and how to keep safe online? 

E-safety 

- What are the safety implications of internet communication? 

- How do I keep myself and my work safe online?

Use App Lab to develop a simple mobile phone app. 

- How do I use the toolkit on App Lab? 

- How do I assemble the assets for the app? 

- How do I establish the algorithms? 

- How do I debug and refine the app? 

E-safety 

-What are the precautions to take when using a shared account? 

- Why must I seek parental consent before posting online?

Use Scratch and Snap to master algorithms for searching, sorting and mathematics.  

-How do I carry random and linear searches? 

- How do I carry out a binary search? 

- How do I carry out the selection sort algorithm? 

E-safety 

- Why must I seek permission before creating an account? 

- Why must I keep comments respectful? 

- What do I do if I find an inappropriate comment? 

Use Python and trinket.io to create a simple, text-based adventure game.  

- How do I use Python to print descriptions? 

- How do I use Python for selection and variables? 

- How do I use trinket.io and Python to create separate procedures? 

E-safety 

-Why must Python be used responsibly? 

- Why must I not share personal information publicly via Trinket? 

Use Book Creator to create a yearbook.  

- How do I commission and source content? 

- How do I start adding text and photos? 

- How do I use Microsoft Publisher to begin assembling pages? 

E-safety 

- What are the implications of including photographs of pupils in their work? 

- Why must I seek permission before using someone else’s work? 

Revision of all topics 

End of year exam

Revision of all topics 

End of year exam

Revision of all topics 

End of year exam