Lesson Aims: To recognise what technology is. To recognise the basic uses of technology. To recognise how to use technology safely. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr1 objective for networks and IT. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

Lesson Aims: -To recognise what IT is and its impact on our lives. -To recognise the uses and benefits of IT. -To recognise how to use IT safely and get our five a day. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr2 objective for networks and IT. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities and a home learning task, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

Lesson Aims: -To use algorithms to code a program.  -To recognise what an algorithm is. -To recognise what coding is. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr1 objective for Coding A. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

Lesson Aims: -To label pictures with appropriate descriptors.  -To group and categorise data based on common labels.  -To understand the concept of searching and why data needs labels. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr1 objective for Data and Information. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

Lesson Aims: -To recognise what programming is  -To sequence simple codes  -To debug simple programs An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr1 objective for Coding B. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

Lesson Aims: -To recognise and understand the purpose of keys on a keyboard. -To recognise, understand and use the buttons on the toolbar.   -To write on a word processor. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr1 objective for Using Media. Designed by teachers, we understand that it is not always possible to squeeze in 6 lessons per unit and have therefore created a lesson to support teachers in covering curriculum aims through activities that span 1-2 lessons, but with additional activities, so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes.

This is an assembly honouring and exploring the achievements and lives of some amazing Black IT Icons! The assembly focuses on three IT icons with videos and information about their achievements. However, a timeline and fun activity sheets are provided for nine IT icons which can be completed as an extension or consolidation activity, later in class.