Unit 1 - Computation & Algorithms Lesson 1

Lesson Objectives

Demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts

Starter

1. Click here to open the Tangram Puzzle

2. Work with a partner - one of you should be the 'programmer' and the other should be the 'computer'

3. Try to complete the puzzle by following your 'programmers' instructions exactly.

4. You can only use words to communicate. No pointing!

Main 

What is an Algorithm?


Algorithms as Flowcharts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z3bq7ty/revision/3

Task 2:
a) Go to https://www.draw.io/ and create a flowchart for making toast
b) Print your Flowchart when you have finished and store in your folder

Making Flowcharts in Draw.io




Extension

Create a flowchart of your own that could help someone solve an every day task

Plenary

Try the Algorithms Quiz here

Homework

7waCp1 - Google Classroom - HERE

7xcCp1 - Google Classroom - HERE

7xdCp1 - Google Classroom - HERE

Y8 - Unit 3 L1 - Operators

Lesson Objectives

Demonstrate use of operators using a data set

Starter

= is Equals to
> is Greater Than
< is Less Than
AND
NOT
OR

Main

Red Task:
Example Filters:

1. Gender = Male
2. Hair = Blonde
3. Sisters > 1
4. Gender = Female AND Eyes = Blue
5. Age >= 13 OR Hair = Blonde


Orange Task

Set up a new folder in your Google Drive/Computer Science folder called Unit 3

Create a Google Slides Document to describe   =  Equals, < Less Than, > Greater Than

Green Task
Write 5 filters that you could perform with the class

eg Pet = Cat AND Cat Age > 2

Plenary

Explain to a partner what you've learned today

Future Worlds - Moodboard

MOODBOARD

Before you start on any detailed design work you must create a moodboard. This is where you communicate your initial design ideas for your game. You should use it to get feedback from your game testers.

The moodboard should include inspirational materials/images for:

• the game genre and style
• settings/environments
• the characters
• any music, sound effects or speech
• anything else you think is important

You should annotate your moodboard to explain your ideas.

Create your moodboard. 



Resource 1 - Moodboard Collection Checklist

Resource 2 - Moodboard Descriptors

Resource 3 - Example Moodboards

Resource 5 - Moodboard Creation Checklist

Resource 6 - Moodboard Annotation Checklist

Future Worlds - An Introduction

Future Worlds Coursework - Game Making

Lesson Objectives: 

Demonstrate organisational skills in preparation for Future Worlds Coursework
Develop an appropriate idea for your Future Worlds game

Outcomes:
An organised folder structure to save work

Create a mind map of ideas for your Play and Learn 

Complete a game overview
Get feedback from a partner
Get feedback from your teacher

Make improvements to your game overview based on the feedback you have been given




Let's get ORGANISED!!...

First things first - Game Overview...

Agorithms & Flowcharts

Algorithms and Flowcharts: Lesson 1

Lesson Objective - To demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts

OUTCOME - You will create a flowchart using Draw io

Starter

What is an Algorithm?

Write a definition of an Algorithm on your post it note trying to use some or all of the following key words

           algorithm         instructions          solve                sequence       order        problem    

Thinking Point: Why are algorithms so important in Computing?

Red Task 

Introduction to Flowcharts

Look at this page from BBC Bitesize for more help

Amber Task

a) Go to https://www.draw.io/ and create a flowchart for EACH TASK
b) Export EACH Flowchart when you have finished in to your CA Word doc

Watch the 'Making Flowcharts in Draw.io' video:

Green Task 
Algorithm Quiz - HERE

Plenary

What are your priorities for next lesson? 

Diamond Hunt - Planning - Lesson 1 & 2

SCRATCH PROGRAMMING TASK

Lesson Objectives
 - understand and summarise the programming task requirements
 - revise knowledge of flowcharts
 - plan programming task

Starter

Download and save the following 2 files to your 'Diamond Hunt' folder:

1. Resource 1 - Task Sheet
2. Resource 2 - Diamond Hunt Game

Main

Red Task:
Read through Resource 1 - Task Sheet and on paper make a  list of ALL the things your game must do.


Amber Task:
For your programming task you will need to show evidence of planning, using flowcharts. Here's a reminder of flowchart symbols and what they represent.

Practise Task: 
On paper, plan your flowchart, using the sheet provided.



Green Task
Set up an account in draw.io and use it to create a flowchart to show what must happen in your 'Diamond Hunt' game.

Plenary

Look at the Prezi to gain a further understanding of the task

Getting Organised - Y7

Learning Objective: 
Develop an understanding of the school's IT systems

Starter:
Expectations?

Main:

Plenary:
Discuss with your partner ONE way you intend to stay organised this year in ICT/CS.

Y10 Computer Science Introduction

Lesson Objectives:
Understand the course requirements for GCSE Computer Science

Starter:
Resilience

Main:

Red Task:

Create a Google Slide or Poster with a suitable title giving a summary of the course in your own words.

Amber Task:

Create a Glossary of Key Words relating to the GCSE Computer Science Course

UPLOAD your work for Red and Amber Tasks on Google Classroom HERE

Green Task:

Look at the Edexcel Specification PDF HERE

Plenary:

Share with your partner:

ONE thing you are looking forward to in Computer Science

ONE thing you are wanting to improve upon in Computer Science

Getting Organised Y8-11

Learning Objective: 
Develop an understanding of the school's IT systems

Starter:
Expectations?

Main:

Plenary:
Discuss with your partner ONE way you intend to stay organised this year in ICT/CS.

Digital Footprint

Learning Objective: 
Identify what is meant by, and create, a positive digital footprint

Starter

Red Task
Create a suitable banner on the theme of Digital Footprint

The link to creating your banner:

https://www.canva.com/create/banners/

Amber Task

Add it to your Email Signature

Green Task

Email a friend to check that your banner shows

Plenary
Tell a partner 3 things you will do this week to ensure a positive Digital Footprint