Unit 3: L3 - Python Loops

Lesson Objectives
Understand how to create a loop in Python and use a Boolean variable to define when to stop

Before you start today.....

1. Open your Unit 3 Python Evidence Document 

2. Complete the Lesson 1 & 2: Python Syntax & Calculator sections (see previous Blog posts to remind you if needed)

3. BE SURE TO ANNOTATE your work to explain what you have done.

Starter

Main

Click here for a print-out of the code if you prefer

Unit 3: L2 - Python Calculator

Lesson Objectives

Understand how to use selection and create a simple calculator using Python 

 

Main

How to Find Python
1. Start > All Programs > Python 3.4 > IDLE (Python GUI)

Extension

1. Log-in to www.codecademy.com using your Google+ Wildern Details

2. Work through the tasks in order

Plenary

1. Open your Unit 3 Python Evidence Document (click here to find it)

2. Complete the Lesson 1 & 2: Python Calculator section

3. REMEMEBER to add annotation to explain what you've learned.

Homestudy

See Google Classroom - HERE

Trends in Computing - Lesson 2 & 3

Lesson Objectives

 - understand how your chosen technology has changed over time

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In today's lesson you should be working on creating your Trends in Computing presentation, using the guide given to you on Google Classroom here:

RED TASK

• Slide 1 - Title Slide
• Title (your chosen technology)
• Your Name and candidate number
• Centre Name: Wildern School
• Centre Number: 58243

AMBER TASK

• Slide 2 - Contents
• Slide 3 - Introduction & Description
• Introduce and describe the area of technology that you have chosen
• What? Who? When? Where?
• Outline what you will talk about in your presentation

GREEN TASK

• Slide 4 - Development
• Describe how your chosen technology has developed over time
• Include suitable statistics, facts, graphs and images

EXTENSION TASK

• Slide 5 - Uses of Technology
• Describe and explain at least 5 different uses for your chosen technology
• For each use comment on it's impact
• Include suitable facts and images

Plenary

• Share your work with a partner - give each other 2 stars and a wish

Trends In Computing - Lesson 1

Lesson Objectives

• to understand the requirements for the Trends In Computing task
• to plan your presentation

Starter

You will be creating a presentation about a Trend In Computing

Deadline Friday 16th December

You will identify an area of technology to do with computing - e.g. Mobile Technology, Gaming, Online Shopping, Sports Technology

• You must:
• Describe how your chosen area has changed and developed
• Describe at least 5 ways your chosen technology is used and what impact they have had
• Use the correct technical terms in your presentation
• Describe at least 1 social, ethical and legal issue associated with your chosen technology

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Red TASK

• In your Sites folder - create a new folder called Trends In Computing
• Download the Trends in Computing Planning sheet HERE
• Save it in the folder that you have just made

Orange TASK

• Identify an area of technology that you will do your presentation on
• Use the Internet to research your chosen area

Green TASK

• Using your findings to complete the Trends in Computing Planning Sheet

EXTENSION TASK

• Start a new PowerPoint
• Use  your planning to start making your Trends In Computing Presentation

Plenary

• Make sure that you have saved your work from today's lesson in your Trends In Computing folder

Unit 1 - Pseudocode and Logo

Lesson Objectives

Apply sequencing techniques using pseudocode and interactive resource

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Red Task:  

Look at the shape below, created in Logo.

On your Post - it, write the instructions used to create it.

Is there any way we can make the instructions more efficient (using less instructions)?





Orange Task
Open your Unit 1 - Evidence Document and write your instructions for drawing a Square in the 'Pseudocode and Logo' section.

Extension
Write instructions for a different shape.

You may want to look at the Pseudocode Sheet HERE


Green Task
Go to the LOGO website and create a shape to add to your Evidence Document.

Help Sheet - HERE

Extension
More advanced Pseudocode activities HERE


Plenary

Ensure all evidence from today's lesson is in your Unit 1 Evidence Document.


Homework

See Google Classroom - HERE

Introduction to Binary

Lesson Objectives

 - understand how to convert Binary to Denary

Starter

Watch the Prezi:

Main

Red Task:
1. In pairs, create your won set of Binary Cards

2. Complete the sheet to help you convert Binary to Decimal

Orange Task

Write down your own Binary numbers for a friend to convert to Decimal.

Green Task
Write a paragraph to explain Binary to a Year 7 pupil.
You can include diagrams in your explanation.


Extension
Create a Binary Card Game

Plenary

Explain to a friend why Binary is so important in Computing

Unit 3: L1 - Python Syntax

Lesson Objectives

Understand and be able to use basic Python Syntax

Starter

Main

Red Task:

How to Find Python

1. Start > All Programs > Python 3.4 > IDLE (Python GUI)

2. Choose File > New File

3. Write your first program

step 1

step 2

step 3

Orange Task
Log-in to www.codecademy.com using your Google+ Wildern Details

Green Task
Complete the Python Syntax section

Plenary

1. Open the Unit 3 Python Evidence Document on Google Classroom - HERE

2. Complete the Lesson 1: Python Syntax section

Homework

See Google Classroom - HERE