I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards
I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards
Unit 1 “Research and Revise” Work Book to enable all your students to prepare for the OCR GCSE Unit 1 Computer Science Exam.
These worksheets focus on the keywords used and tested in each of the sub topics of Unit 1 (an important element for the exam). Being able to know and accurately define keywords enables students to achieve some of the vital key marks.
No teacher input is required with this resource unless students struggle to research.
These worksheets come in a 40-page booklet and can even be used as part of starters, main lesson tasks or homework.
They are the perfect way to introduce each topic in Unit 1.
The following topics are covered:
1.1 – System Architecture
1.2 – Memory & Storage
1.3 – Computer Networks, Connections & Protocols
1.4 – Network Security
1.5 – Systems Software
1.6 – Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental Impact
Please note, this work book is not created or endorsed by OCR.
Let your students become familiar with Scratch Programming before they even use the software. Students are given a maze with symbols on them. They have to choose the correct Scratch blocks to guide the cat sprite to the end of the maze. Each maze gets progressively harder.
Let your students become familiar with very basic Python Programming before they even use the programming language. Students are given a maze with symbols on them. They have to choose the correct python code to guide the python to the end of the maze. Each maze gets progressively harder.
A lovely booklet which teaches students the basics of programming in Scratch 3.0 (a free downloadable software which can also be accessed online). Very easy to use. As students work through the booklet they build up their skills in programming quickly and efficiently. This is not just a guide of how to use the software, but also key questions of how concepts work and why they work the way they do. Very effective to develop computational thinking.
Each worksheet in this booklet also includes I Can Statements
Resources included:
Scratch Work booklet - PDF file.
Answer Booklet (Answer Key).
This bundle covers the basics (and much more) of Scratch 2.0 by teaching the following topics:
• introduction to Scratch 3.0
• Animations & Costumes
• Loops & Motions
• Coordinates & Sensing
• Drawing with Sprites
• Using Variables
• Changing Backdrops
• Making Music
• Scratch Games
• Animated Stories
• Scratch Assessment
Scratch 3.0 can be accessed from https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=home
Scratch 3.0 is suitable for Chromebooks as you do not need to install anything.
Fully differentiated Unit 1 and Unit 2 “Research and Revise” Work Books to enable all your students to prepare for the OCR GCSE Unit 1 and Unit 2 Computer Science Exam.
These workbooks focus on the keywords used and tested in each of the sub topics of Unit 1 and Unit 2 (an important element for the exam). Being able to know and accurately define keywords enables students to achieve some of the vital key marks.
No teacher input is required with this resource unless students struggle to research.
Unit 1 workbook consists of 36-pages and Unit 2 workbook consists of 26-pages. Worksheets can be used as part of starters, main lesson tasks or homework.
These workbooks are perfect for students to work through up until the start of their GCSE exams.
They are also the perfect way to introduce each topic in Unit 1 and Unit 2.
**The following topics are covered: **
1.1 – System Architecture
1.2 – Computer Memory
1.3 – Computer Storage
1.4 – Wired & Wireless Networks
1.5 – Network Topologies, Protocols and Layers
1.6 – System Security
1.7 – Systems Software
1.8 – Legal, Ethical & Environmental Considerations
2.1 – Algorithms
2.2 – Programming Techniques
2.3 – Producing Robust Programs
2.4 – Computational Logic
2.5 – Translators & Facilities of Languages
2.6 – Data Representation
A set of 45 Python Keywords which can be used to display around the computer room or even printed out for students as revision cards.
These are perfect to refer to when when highlighting certain programming keywords or constructs to your students.
These worksheets cover some of the main health and safety issues which can occur when using technology.
Topics covered include:
Health & Safety problems linked to using prolonged use of Technology
Solutions to Health and Safety issues
Worksheets range from:
Drag & Drop activities
Fill in the gaps
Agony Aunt scenarios
True or false activities
This resource comes in the following formats:
Google Slides™ version: the resource can be shared with students via Google Classroom and are suitable for distance learning
Printable Worksheets (PDF files)
Answer keys are included in this resource
This digital test consists of 27 multiple choice questions which cover questions on programming in Scratch 3.0 as well as programming keywords
Resources included:
• Self Marking Assessment – opens in Google Forms™
• PDF version of assessment
• Answer Key
The benefit of assessments in Google Forms™:
• Students and teachers are able to receive instant feedback.
• Teachers can collate students answers to questions (and their marks) in a Google Sheets spreadsheet to help with data analysis.
When this resource is purchased, along with 2 PDF files, you will also be provided with a link to the assessment in Google Forms™. Once the link is clicked, you will be asked to request permission to access the assessment, once this is received it will prompt you to make a copy of the file to share with your students.
A lovely display to put up in the computer lab for students to see Scratch 2.0 programming keywords associated with the alphabet.
Reference can be made to the keywords when teaching Scratch 2.0
This will liven up any computer room.
Are you looking for fun Google Spreadsheets activities for students to practice their skills in Google Sheets? This is the perfect set of activities to use! Students will need to have some prior knowledge in using Sheets, thus these prove to be excellent resources for consolidation work or even mini tests. This bundle includes the following products as well as many more scenarios…
At the Movies Spreadsheet Activity
A Google Sheets activity which tests student’s knowledge on the following skills:
Cell referencing
Use of Sum() function
Making predictions by changing data
Creating graphs from data
Students are then expected to complete the associated worksheet which accompanies the spreadsheet.
Million Dollars Spreadsheet Activity
Students use this resource to understand how altering data in Google Sheets allow graphs to change. They understand such concepts by trying to spend a Million Dollars in a minute.
This resource allows students to understand the following:
How graphs change when data in Google Sheets is altered
Use of SUM() functions
How graphs are made
Components of a graph
Advantages of spreadsheets over pen and paper methods
Students are then expected to complete the associated worksheet which accompanies the spreadsheet.
Google Sheets & Graphs Skills: Chocolates Scenario
Students have to read through the tasks on the worksheet to insert data into the Chocolates Google Sheet and to create pie charts. Students will also learn how to analyze data held in Google Sheets and charts. They will also learn to change Google Sheets.
This resource teaches the following skills in detail:
Creating Pie Charts
Analyzing Google Sheets Data
Inserting spreadsheet rows
Using =sum() function
Compare Supermarkets Spreadsheet Activity
A Google Sheets activity which tests student’s knowledge on the following skills:
Cell referencing
Use of simple formula/calculations such as addition, subtraction and multiplication.
Use of Sum() function
Use of min(), max() and mean() functions
Making predictions by changing data
Creating graphs from data
Students are then expected to complete the associated worksheet which accompanies the spreadsheet.
My Pocket Money Spreadsheet Activity
A Google Sheets activity which tests student’s knowledge on the following skills:
Cell referencing
Use of simple formula/calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Use of Sum() function
Making predictions by changing data
Students are then expected to complete the associated worksheet which accompanies the spreadsheet.
End of Year Awards Spreadsheet Activity
This resource encourages students to interpret data in tally chart to then enter into a Excel Spreadsheet. Students are then expected to read the instructions on their worksheet to either add to or modify their spreadsheet.
This resource covers the following skills:
Entering data
Writing and entering formula.
Formatting spreadsheets
Creating graphs and charts
Fully differentiated Unit 2 “Research and Revise” Work Book to enable all your students to prepare for the OCR GCSE Unit 2 Computer Science Exam.
These worksheets focus on the keywords used and tested in each of the sub topics of Unit 2 (an important element for the exam). Being able to know and accurately define keywords enables students to achieve some of the vital marks in the exam.
No teacher input is required with this resource unless students struggle to research.
These worksheets come in a 26-page booklet and can even be used as part of starters, main lesson tasks or homework. They are the perfect way to introduce each topic in Unit 2.
The following topics are covered:
2.1 – Algorithms
2.2 – Programming Techniques
2.3 – Producing Robust Programs
2.4 – Boolean Logic
2.5 – Programming Languages & Integrated Development Environment
Please note, this work book is not created or endorsed by OCR.
llow students to gain a greater understanding databases. Sheets include topics about the following:
• Database Keywords
• Sorting databases
• Filtering databases
• Creating Data Capture Forms
• Databases in organisations
• Sorting Data Types
• Finding Data Length
This is the perfect way to introduce students to Databases without the need for a computer.
These tasks cards will really test your students understanding of scratch. Students are given jumbled blocks, they will need to read the scenario to determine what the blocks do and therefore put them in order. Students should then test their script (blocks of code) in Scratch 2.0.
Cut out and laminate these cards and then give them to your students to practise Scratch 2.0. They can be used as a starter or review activity.
My students love these in my Computing class.
Scratch 2.0 can is ideal for chromebooks and can be accessed from the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=home
I used this in my class before students began to use Kodu. They are able to select their own Kodu characters from those shown on the sheet and begin to plan their game on paper. A label the Kodu Toolbar sheet is also included in this.
These I Can statements are perfect to guide your students to develop the necessary skills when learning to code/program using Python.
The teacher or the student can tick off each I Can statement once they have demonstrated evidence for them.
I Can statements fall under the following 4 categories:
• Criteria 1: Planning
• Criteria 2: Skills Development
• Criteria 3: Explanation of Code
• Criteria 4: Efficiency of Code
Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Valentines Day picture.
This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users.
This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
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Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden seasonal picture.
This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users.
This resource includes 34 hidden mystery pictures (excel files) – with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
This bundle contains the following hidden pictures:
• 4 Presidents Day Mystery Pictures
• 6 St. Patricks Day Mystery Pictures
• 6 Valentine’s Day Mystery Pictures
• 6 Halloween Mystery Pictures
• 12 Christmas Mystery Pictures
• 6 Easter Mystery Pictures
Answer Key included
Teach your students how to encrypt and decrypt binary messages as well as understand binary code. This resource includes a hidden February themed message which students need to decrypt using the key (ASCII Table). Students are also given the option to write their own encrypted binary message.
This is a perfect CS unplugged activity and can be used as an introduction to a lesson, for homework, for early finishers or even when you have no access to computers in the computer lab.
A set of 48 question cards which allow students to think about how to achieve a number of different skills in Slides, Docs, Sheets and Drawings. Perfect to use as bell work or even review activities as these cards do generate a discussion amongst your students.
This file contains 4 question cards per page (12 pages in total). Question cards can be printed in color, cut out, laminated and then given to students to use.
Question cards for Docs, Drawings, Sheets & Slides can also be purchased separately from my store if you do not want to buy the bundle.
This bundle includes the following Question Cards:
12 Google Slides Question Cards:
• Google slides features
• Tools in Google Slides
• Insert Images
• Insert shapes
• Insert word art
• Difference between animations and transitions
• Animations in slides
• Creating tables
• Shading table
• Google Slides interface
• Downloading Slides to PowerPoint
• Google Slides definitions
12 Google Sheets Question Cards:
• Formatting Google Sheets
• Deleting Columns
• Spreadsheet Features
• Cell References in Google Sheets
• Pie Charts
• Formulae
• Google Sheet Keywords
• Difference between Formulae and Formula
• Creating Charts
• Chart Items
• Adding fill color to Google Sheets
• Customizing pie charts
12 Google Drawings Question Cards:
• Inserting images
• Inserting Word Art
• Duplicating Shapes
• Drawings Tools
• Formatting Shapes
• Features of Google Drawings
• Google Docs Interface
• Changing Shapes
• Rotating Shapes
• Downloading Drawings
• Google Drawings definitions
12 Google Docs Question Cards:
• Creating Tables
• Page Numbers
• Insert Images
• Formatting Text
• Formatting Tables
• Features of Google Docs
• Google Docs Interface
• Paragraph alignment
• Line spacing
• Bullet Points
• Downloading Docs to Word
• Google Docs definitions
Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Halloween picture.
This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users.
This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.