When starting Secondary School, Year 7 students suddenly find they have to navigate the school’s vast network. Where are their files? What is a network location? How do they print? How do they open a document?
This resource is designed to teach students to navigate the network and print using a fun Digital Treasure Hunt. The provided web page directs them to a file which contains a challenge – solve the challenge, enter the code into the web page, and move on to the next challenge. When all five challenges are completed, they can print a certificate.
This resource includes:
Digital Treasure Hunt Map (HTML, will run locally on your network)
Treasure Hunt Lesson PowerPoint
Activity 1: Web research task
Activity 2: ASCII table lookup
Activity 3: Logic puzzles
Activity 4: Binary image encoding
Activity 5: Opening a Python file
Printable certificate
Answer sheet
Set up instructions
You will need to edit a JavaScript file to personalise the locations of the activity files, but this is a straightforward task and full instructions are provided.
Complete scheme of work for J277 OCR Computer Science 1.4 Network Security, including PowerPoint for each lesson, homework sheets, end-of-topic exam, and mark sheets. Designed for my mixed-ability group with lots of simple explanations; large clear and bright diagrams; chunked lessons; and stretch and activity tasks for higher-achieving students.
Includes the following:
1.4.1a Forms of Attack Lesson
1.4.1b Social Engineering Lesson
1.4.1c Brute-force Attacks Lesson + Brute-force demo (Python)
1.4.1d Denial of Service Attack Lesson + Overview of AO3 DDoS attack, questions, and mark scheme
1.4.1e Data Interception and Theft Lesson
1.4.1f SQL Injection Lesson + Worksheet + Demo database to hack (Python)
1.4.2a Software Prevention Methods
1.4.2b Prevention Against Hacking
2 x Homework sheets (10 marks each, plus mark sheets)
1 x End of topic test (designed to look like an exam paper, 25 marks, plus mark sheet)
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Complete unit of work for J277 OCR Computer Science 1.1 Systems Architecture, including PowerPoint for each lesson, two homework sheets, end-of-topic exam, and mark sheets.
Designed for my mixed-ability group with lots of simple explanations; large clear and bright diagrams; chunked lessons; and stretch and activity tasks for higher-achieving students.
Includes the following:
1.1.1a - Purpose of the CPU (including unplugged activity)
1.1.1b - CPU Components
1.1.1c - Von Neumann Architecture
1.1.1d - Factors Affecting CPU Performance
1.1.1e - Embedded Systems
2 x Homework sheets (10 marks each, plus answer sheet)
End of topic test (designed to look like an exam paper, 25 marks, plus mark sheet)
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Ten list programming challenges to help students practice their Python and problem-solving skills and prepare for their Computer Science GCSE.
Students use their existing programming knowledge to plan each challenge in the booklet before testing it on their computer. This “writing-before-typing” approach helps to develop the crucial skills needed to gain maximum marks in the algorithms section of their exam.
The booklet is supplied ready to be printed and stapled to make a 16-page booklet (uses four duplex-printed A4 sheets), and as single pages for individual printing or uploading to your VLE.
A full set of example code is provided for teachers, written in a way which is appropriate for GCSE students to fully understand.
This is a great way for students to practice their coding skills. Download today.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach.
7.2.1abc Tables, Text, Referencing, Contents, Indexes Lesson PLUS worksheet
7.2.1d Advanced Mail Merge Lesson PLUS worksheet and example files
7.2.1e Macros Lesson PLUS worksheet
7.2.1fghij More Word Features Lesson
7.2.2abcd Presentation Techniques Lesson PLUS WAGOLL for activity
7.2.2efg Presentation Techniques Lesson
7.2.3a Design Lesson
7.2.3b HTML (Double) Lesson PLUS worksheets and example files
7.2.3b HTML Cheat Sheet
7.2.3c CSS Lesson PLUS example files
7.2.3c WAGOLL Website
7.2.3d Responsive Design Lesson PLUS Responsive HTML and CSS example files
7.2.3e Security Measures Lesson
2 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
Update: a review stated that some tasks were missing. This omission has been fixed and all of the tasks are present.
All lessons are tried-and-tested. Save yourself hours of work by downloading now.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach.
6.1.1 Spreadsheets Lesson PLUS supporting files
6.1.2 Databases Lesson
6.2.1 Presentation Software Lesson
6.2.2 Presentation Software Suitability Lesson
6.2.3 Presentation Pros and Cons Lesson
6.3.1 Hardware Requirements Lesson
6.3.2 Software Requirements Lesson
6.3.3 Connectivity Requirements Lesson
3 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
All lessons are tried-and-tested. Save yourself hours of work by downloading now.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach. Aspects of this scheme of work are also suitable for KS3 Computer Science.
4.1.2 Malware Lesson
4.1.3 Social Engineering Lesson
4.1.4 Hacking Lesson
4.1.5 4.1.1 Botnets and DDoS Lesson
4.1.6 Pharming Lesson
4.2.1 Vulnerabilities – Environmental Lesson
4.2.1 Vulnerabilities – Physical Lesson
4.2.1 Vulnerabilities – System Lesson
4.3.1 Impacts of an Attack Lesson
4.3.2 Consequences of an Attack Lesson
4.4.1 - 4.4.3 Prevention Measures Lesson
4.5.1 Legal Protection Lesson PLUS questions worksheet and marking scheme
4.5.2 Ethics and Morals Lesson PLUS “classroom courtroom” activity
4.6 Validity, Reliability and Bias Lesson
4 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
All lessons are tried-and-tested. Save yourself hours of work by downloading now.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach.
2.1 Analysing Project Requirements Lesson and Sample Design Brief
2.2 Mitigating Risks Lesson
2.3.1a Gantt and PERT Charts Lesson PLUS ProjectLibre example file and activities
2.3.1b Spreadsheets Lesson PLUS worksheet and solution files
2.3.2 Critical Path Lesson PLUS Worksheet and solution files
2.3.3 Project Documentation Lesson
2.4.1 Testing (Functionality) Lesson
2.4.2 Testing (Useability) Lesson
2.4.3 Testing (Accessibility) Lesson
2.4.4 Testing (Test Plans) Lesson
4 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
All lessons are tried-and-tested. Save yourself hours of work by downloading now.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach.
3.1.1 What is data? Lesson
3.1.2 Data types? Lesson
3.2.1 What is information? Lesson
3.2.2 How data and information are related Lesson
3.3.1-1 Data collection and storage Lesson
3.3.1-2 Data collection and storage Lesson
3.3.2 IT in data collection Lesson
3.4.1 Cloud Storage Lesson
3.4.2 Physical Storage Devices Lesson
3.5.1 Big Data Lesson
3.5.2 Data stores Lesson
3.5.3 Data benefits and drawbacks Lesson
3 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
All lessons are tried-and-tested. Save yourself hours of work by downloading now.
Complete scheme of work for J808 Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Information Technologies. This is a full set of lessons, homeworks, and an end-of-module test. All lessons are fully explained and ready-to-teach.
1.1 Project Life Cycle Lesson
1.2 Iterative Reviews Lesson
1.3 Inputs and Outputs Lesson and Worksheet
1.4 Initial Project Considerations Lesson
1.5.1-2 Planning Tools Lesson
1.5.2-3 Planning Tools and software Lesson
2 x Homework sheets with marking scheme
1 x End-of-module test question paper with marking scheme
1 x Module self-assessment learning checklist for students
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Mouse Maze is a fun introduction to decomposition, algorithms and iteration (loops). It works well as an extended starter.
Print out the simple maze, or distribute the PowerPoint file to students (the mouse icon can be dragged and rotated). They must list the steps required for Mousey to reach the cheese.
Decomposition: breaking the problem into smaller steps (i.e. solving the maze)
Algorithms: listing the steps to guide Mousey through the maze
Iteration: making the algorithm more efficient by repeating parts of it (challenge / extension activity)
The download includes:
A full set of teacher’s instructions
PowerPoint maze for students which can be used electronically or printed out
PowerPoint 6 slides showing the task, solution, sections which are repeated, and a more efficient solution. The final slide has definitions of ‘algorithm’ and ‘decomposition’, plus a note to tell students that they have already achieved both during the lesson.
Pupils enjoy the activity and it is a great way to introduce the concepts for the first time. I hope you and your pupils enjoy it :)
Save countless hours of planning (and £10) with these complete schemes of work for LO1 - LO7 in Cambridge National Level 1/2 Information Technologies.
Each of the seven Learning Objectives includes complete lessons, worksheets, examples, homework, answer sheets, learning checklist, end of module test and mark scheme.
In total, there are 76 complete lessons and 21 homework sheets
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Ten string manipulation programming challenges to help students practice their Python and problem-solving skills and prepare for their Computer Science GCSE.
Students use their existing programming knowledge to plan each challenge in the booklet before testing it on their computer. This “writing-before-typing” approach helps to develop the crucial skills needed to gain maximum marks in the algorithms section of their exam.
The booklet is supplied ready to be printed and stapled to make a 16-page booklet (uses four duplex-printed A4 sheets), and as single pages for individual printing or uploading to your VLE.
A full set of example code is provided for teachers, written in a way which is appropriate for the GCSE students to fully understand.
This is a great way for students to practice their coding skills. Download today.
Create quiz questions and answers in a spreadsheet, export to a CSV file, and write a Python program to use the CSV files for a multiple-choice quiz. Printable student instructions; stretch / challenge tasks; and example files for teachers, this makes a great revision or end-of-unit activity! Students can re-visit the CSV file and add more questions as the year progresses.
Teaches:
CSV (comma-separated value) files
Python file-handling; two-dimensional lists; variables; iteration
Stretch / challenge activities:
Add a scoring system
Accept upper and lower case inputs
Fix a ‘bug’ where the same question may appear multiple times
Add a graphic interface
Files included:
Printable PDF worksheet (copy and paste is restricted so students must type their code
Sample CSV file with six questions and answers
Python file of the completed activity
Python file containing stretch / challenge solutions (except the GUI)
This is a great one or two lesson activity – ideal for a spare lesson at the end of term. Download for free.
Introduce Adobe Illustrator CC to your KS4 iMedia and KS3 Computing students. Easy-to-deliver, with all example files included too. Introduces:
An overview of bitmap vs vector graphics
Benefits of vector graphics
Creating simple shapes
Creating bezier curvers
Adding text to a path
Included files:
PowerPoint lesson
9 x Example Adobe Illustrator files
To improve support for schools running older versions of Adobe software, supplied example files are compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and all versions of Illustrator CC.
Introduce Python 3 to your students using Turtle and Edublocks 4 (a free online drag-and-drop Python editor). Students program Turtle to draw a Christmas card. Their code can be downloaded and opened using IDLE or any other Python IDE.
Includes:
PowerPoint to get students started
Printable worksheet with step-by-step instructions to complete the project and challenge activities
Completed file which can be imported into Edublocks
Python files which can be opened using IDLE
Teachers’ instruction sheet
This is an ideal end-of-term standalone lesson ready for Christmas. I hope you and your students enjoy it.
Introduce your students to HTML using a drag and drop interface. Designed to be intuitive and colourful, students drag Lego-like ‘tag’ blocks onto the board to build up their page. Works on both mouse-based computers and touch-screen tablets.
This resource includes “Tutorial 1” and “Teacher’s Notes”, both as printable PDFs.
Tutorial 1 is an introduction to the Weggo! interface and a quick “Hello world” lesson. The Teacher’s Notes provide an overview of Weggo’s usage, system compatibility, limitations and pointers for each of the five tutorials.
Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present.
Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins.
I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!
Add links to other web pages using the <a> tag. Links can be added to headline, paragraph, and list item tags.
Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present.
Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins.
I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!
Use the IMG tag to add images to your Weggo! HTML page. Images can be hot linked from other online resources, or a small amount of clipart images are supplied. Support for ALT text is included to promote accessibility and search engine-friendly authoring.
Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present.
Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins.
I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!
The second tutorial for the Weggo! HTML Editor introduces more text tags such as headlines and paragraphs, which students use to begin adding more content to their web page.
Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present.
Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins.
I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!