Wednesday, 18 January 2017

Unit 4 - Computer Systems L2 - Parts of a Computer

Lesson Objectives
Identify the key components that make up a computer and identify their functionality

Main
Parts of a Computer




Add today's work to your Unit 4  - Computer Systems Evidence Document - HERE

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Unit 4: Computer Systems - L1 Input and Output

Lesson Objectives
Understand the differences between input and output devices
Recognise where sensors are used in everyday objects 

Starter
Input/Outputs sheet




Main




    Useful websites:
    BBC Bitesize
    Teach-ICT
    Quizzes

    Plenary
    Take the Inputs/Outputs TEST

    Tuesday, 3 January 2017

    Y7 Diamond Hunt Introduction

    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

    Unit 3: L4 - Functions

    Lesson Objectives
    Understand and be able to call functions using Python

    Starter

    Discuss: 
    • What is the purpose of the PROC1 part of the instructions?
    • What are the benefits of using PROC1 in this example?
    • How do the instructions need to be improved to complete the challenge?



    Main



    Cick here for Printable code