High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
How can you teach your students about network hardware, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this lesson does.
Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this lesson today and save yourself all that preparation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses.
This lesson includes:
an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation,
differentiated lesson objectives,
2 videos to change focus and break up the lesson,
loads of individual and group tasks and questions,
2 printable ready to use worksheets for classwork,
3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task,
a comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS.
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WHAT DOES IT COVER?
With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets and taboo cards) you will be ready to teach about your classes about:
Transmission media (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, coper cables and fibre optic cables)
Routers
Switches
Hubs
Network Interface Cards (NIC)
Wireless Access Points
Bridges
Wi-Fi channels
.
Please note: network topologies and protocols are not covered in this lesson as that is covered in a separate lesson.
DURATION: 1 lesson
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What is the internet?
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Create an attractive display in your computer room to help explain to your students how to use the popular programming technique of rubber duck debugging.
This resource includes all the elements required to create a main display and also includes handy, smaller posters to dot around the room as visual prompts to students and “flat ducks” that can be stuck to desks for pupils to talk to if you don’t have any 3D ducks available.
Buy this ready-to-use resource now and instantly brighten up your classroom with a display that is both engaging and useful.
HOW CAN YOU USE THIS DISPLAY?
This display works well when all three sections are combined using:
a display board in your room for the main display
several smaller posters at eye level for use when pupils are sitting at their desks and
a small “flat duck” stuck next to their computer on their desk (ideally so it looks like the duck is looking at the screen)
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PREPARING THE DISPLAY
You have colour and black and white versions. Print only the relevant pages you need. You may need to print some pages more than once (i.e. the rubber duck images).
It is best to print the pages in colour if you can, but I have included a black and white version too. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper/card to add a bit of interest in your classroom.
I suggest printing the sections for the wall display on card or laminating each page before cutting out the sections to give a more professional finish. Carefully cut out all the sections and add them to your display space (making sure the letters are the right way up and in the correct order).
I’ve also included a suggested layout to give you an idea of how you can arrange the main display. However, you may want to arrange it slightly differently to fit the space you have.
Add the smaller individual posters at eye-level height as a prompt for the students when they are working. Finally, if you do not have any rubber ducks for your students to talk to you can use the printed “flat ducks” as a substitute. Cut out the smaller ducks and stick them to the desk (preferably facing the monitor) which students can talk to.
What are you waiting for? Buy this resource now and add instant impact to your classroom, the easy way.
Why not also download my FREE rubber duck debugging lesson? It includes an easy-to-follow PowerPoint presentation and 3 Python programs for the students to debug. Click here to find out more.
This bundle of 6 lessons covers:
Types of Networks
Network Hardware
What is the internet?
Network Topologies
Wireless Networks
Network Protocols and the TCP/IP 4-Layer Model
These lessons are suitable for teaching the new updated syllabus starting September 2020 including the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520).
Each lesson includes an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation with differentiated lesson objectives, at lease one video and lots of tasks and questions. Each lesson also 3 differentiated exam style questions along with a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including all the answers.
A top card game to teach the history of computing. This fun, familiar and easy to play card game reinforces the rich history of computing since the early electronic computers to the modern day. Students play to see who can trump their partner by finding the top value in different categories.
Buy these 36 colourful and enlightening playing cards today. Your class will enjoy playing this highly interactive card game, so much they won’t even realise they are learning at the same time!
Makes an excellent end of topic plenary or use them as a starter classroom activity which can lead into interesting whole group discussions about the history of computing.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Print out the cards in colour and laminate them before cutting them out. You will need enough copies for one set between 2 people, so for a class of 30 students you will need 15 complete sets of cards.
It is a good idea to keep each set of cards in a separate plastic bag so the sets don’t get muddled together.
There are 36 ready-to-use cards in each set.
PLAY INSTRUCTIONS
Split the class into pairs but if there is an odd number, one group can play as a three.
Shuffle and deal out all the cards in a set, face down equally between each person in the pair/three.
Players look at their top card only.
Player 1 chooses and calls out their best category and value (e.g. “Weight – 544 Kilograms”).
The other player(s) look at their own top card to check if they can beat the value for the same category (highest value wins).
The player with the highest score for that category wins all of the cards that are being played and adds them to the base of their pile.
The winner of the round chooses the category for the next round.
The first player to collect all of the cards wins!
Help your students learn how computing technology has changed over the years. Download this history of computing card game now to add this easy-to-use activity to your teacher’s toolkit and use it for years to come.
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As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of my complete resources for which I usually charge full price but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just my little way of saying thank you to my valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
A great introduction to understanding how text, images and sound are saved as binary. These ready to use data representation lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In this unit you have 3 ready-to-use lessons:
ASCII characters
Bitmap images
Sound
.
Everything you need is included such as:
a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete
a 2-sided editable worksheet for every lesson
an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson
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PRIOR LEARNING
This unit does expect pupils to be familiar with binary and in particular know that:
Computers store numbers using binary.
Binary can only contain 1s and 0s.
A single binary digit is a bit.
They can translate denary numbers into binary and binary numbers into denary by working out the column headings.
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If your students are unfamiliar with these concepts, I highly recommend purchasing my 2 lesson unit called “Understanding Binary” which covers all of these topics and will ensure your students are ready for this unit. Many teachers purchase both units (Understanding Binary and Data Representation) together and run them as a single 5 week unit as they complement each other so well.
EASY TO USE
These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy.
This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers (ECTs).
EDITABLE RESOURCES
I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable.
Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school,or if you have students with specific educational needs, you can change the lesson to suit them.
It gives you the flexibility to alter the lessons to suit your own particular needs.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TEACHING TECHNIQUES
These teaching resources have been specifically designed to aid pupils using educational psychology backed theories including dual coding, Mayer’s theory and the best techniques to alleviate cognitive load.
Your students will have a higher retention rate, better and deeper understanding of the subject matter and will build their confidence in a natural way which reduces distractions and helps them focus on the learning.
These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start.
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This complete Python programming lesson teaches pupils about iteration, namely for loops and while loops. It also includes lots of practice with reading and drawing flow diagrams.
Download this no-prep lesson now to help you take control of your workload.
This teaching resource includes an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation including videos to teach the key skills and the easy to follow teachers lesson plan includes all the answers.
This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for non-specialist teachers, newly qualified teachers and teachers who are teaching Python for the first time.
Please note: This lesson does assume the pupils are familiar with using basic if and else statements in Python. (My ready to use lessons to teach those skills are available here: “If Statement Lesson” and “More If Statements Lesson” )
Duration: 1 lesson
This lesson teaches pupils about:
For loops using the range statement
While loops
The difference between count controlled and condition-controlled loops
.
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This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap binary representation. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes.
A powerful revision aid that your students will love.
What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and together we can boost your pupil’s confidence in understanding data representation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes revision tips and an exam style question including a possible answer.
HOW CAN I USE IT?
This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics:
Data units
Converting denary whole number to binary
Add binary numbers
Use binary shifts
Convert binary into hexadecimal numbers
The use of check digits
Representing characters
Character sets
Representing images in pixels
Metadata
Colour depth
Resolution
Calculating the size of an image
Sound sampling
Sample size
Bit rate
Lossy and lossless compression
.
Get your copy of this fantastic knowledge organiser now. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Click here to see my other computer science knowledge organisers
Here are 8 ready to use worksheets to help students recap how a computer works and the hardware that is commonly found inside a computer. You can immediately use these worksheets with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
These worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 8 PDF worksheets included:
Building a computer – This worksheet asks pupils to perform some internet research to find out the price and descriptions of common pieces of hardware. It also includes an extension activity for pupils to research Doug Engelbart.
How does a computer work – Students label a diagram of the Von Neumann computer model based on the description given.
Input and Output – an ideal homework activity where pupils identify common input and output devices found in their home.
Inside a computer crossword – You have two versions of this crossword which uses picture clues rather than written clues. One version even includes the words they will need which can help lower ability pupils with the spelling of key words.
Inside a computer – Pupils write descriptions of common hardware found inside computers including power supply, motherboard, fan, hard drive, expansion cards, ROM, RAM, CPU and heat sink. A great assessment activity.
Inside devices – a nice quick activity demonstrating how different devices will have the same technology inside. Pupils need to identify the file storage, motherboard and power supply/battery in a laptop and a desktop computer.
Memory and Storage – Pupils answer questions non the differences between ROM and RAM and a magnetic hard drive and a SSD.
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
These 8 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.
Looking for more worksheets? Click here to see my other ready to use classroom worksheets for computer science.
They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of memory and storage.
What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
How can you teach your students about system security and cyber attacks, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this computer science lesson does.
Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this computing lesson about identifying and preventing network vulnerabilities today and save yourself all that preparation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This lesson includes:
an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation,
differentiated lesson objectives,
videos to change focus and break up the lesson,
loads of individual and group tasks and questions,
printable ready to use worksheets for classwork,
3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task,
a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS.
.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses.
With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets) you will be ready to teach your classes about:
Denial of service (DoS) attacks
Brute force attacks
Data interception attacks
SQL injection attacks
Poor network security policy
Penetration testing
Network forensics
Firewalls
Passwords
.
DURATION: 1 lesson
Download this ready to use lesson now and take back control of your workload.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
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Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for Python Programming! Designed to complement the Teach Computing Year 8 “Introduction to Python Programming” scheme of work, these 5 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking.
Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom!
FOR WHOM?
Tailored for year 8 pupils who are following the “Introduction to Python Programming” scheme of work these ready to use worksheets are suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers.
These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra programming practice.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Uncover magic with these 5 comprehensive PDF worksheets, all of which are accompanied by a separate PDF which includes the answers:
First Steps – 4 Python programming challenges to reinforce the use of the print command. 2 of the activities give the pupils the chance to practise identifying and correcting syntax errors.
Crunching numbers – This worksheet includes 6 Python programming challenges which use +, -, *, /, // and % mathematical operators. This includes one challenge to identify and correct a syntax error.
If – This worksheet includes 3 Python challenges which require pupils to use the IF, else statements, one of which is displayed as a flow diagram to help pupils envision the logic in an alternative way, deepening their understanding from just written challenges.
Elif – Includes 4 Python challenges using if, elif, else statements. 1 includes an error they need to identify and correct, and another includes a flow diagram to deepen their understanding.
While – This final worksheet includes 3 Python programming challenges that use the while function, one of which includes a flow diagram to follow.
Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile and attractive worksheets giving your pupils vital extra programming practice, necessary to really embed the skills taught in the scheme of work. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities.
Transform teaching and instil skills required to create simple Python programs. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now!
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This bundle contains 12 PDF worksheets containing 65 Python coding challenges focusing on specific skills which help pupils to focus on one skill at a time. It also includes 12 PDF worksheets which contain the answers.
These worksheets can be used as classroom activities, for homework tasks or as ready-to-use tasks for quick finishers, making these an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
Download these ready to use worksheets now and take control of your workload.
Use them immediately or simply keep them in reserve for when you need them.
Areas covered:
01 - Python Basics (includes 6 challenges)
02 - If Statements (includes 5 challenges)
03 - For Loops (includes 6 challenges)
04 - While Loops (includes 5 challenges)
05 - Random Functions (includes 6 challenges)
06 - Mathematical Operators (includes 7 challenges)
07 - Lists (includes 5 challenges)
08 - Turtle (includes 5 challenges)
09 - 2D Lists (includes 5 challenges)
10 - Text Files (includes 5 challenges)
11 - CSV Files (includes 5 challenges)
12 - Subprograms (includes 5 challenges)
This makes 65 programming challenges which are perfect for use in the classroom or as homework tasks.
Saves you hours of preparation and planning time.
This end of unit test can be used to assess the pupils understanding of Excel basic features and includes written and practical elements to the test. It asks questions on basic mathematical operators (+, -, * and /), the order of calculation (BODMAS), basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MIN and MAX), relative and absolute cell references, basics formatting, creating graphs along with sorting and filtering data.
Suitable for GCSE ICT classes and KS3 Computing and ICT classes.
Please note: The test and answer documents are provided in PDF format so are not editable.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
A great introduction to understanding computational thinking, algorithms and sorting and searching algorithms. Pupils learn about, decomposition, pattern recognition, writing algorithms, flowcharts, bubble sort, insertion sort, merge sort, linear search and binary search algorithms. These ready to use lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In this unit you have 9 ready-to-use lessons:
3 lessons on computational thinking (decomposition, pattern recognition and abstraction)
3 lessons on understanding algorithms (creating an algorithm, flowcharts, selection and iteration)
3 lessons on sorting and searching algorithms (bubble sort, insertion sort, merge sort, linear search and binary search)
.
These lessons include everything you need such as:
a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete
an editable worksheet for every lesson
an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson
.
Not only have you got the complete lessons above but if you wanted to extend the searching and sorting algorithms unit I have made it extra easy by also including the Python programs (both with and without comments) for each of the searching and sorting algorithms along with the pseudocode covering the AQA, OCR and Edexcel syntax.
PRIOR LEARNING
Pupils do not need any prior learning for the first of these units “Computational thinking”. After the computational thinking unit pupils can progress immediately to “Understanding Algorithms” unit or you may want to split it up and use these units in separate year groups. Older pupils who are more familiar with Python will enjoy the “Sorting and Searching Algorithms” unit.
EASY TO USE
These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy.
This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers.
EDITABLE RESOURCES
I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable.
Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school or pupils with special educational needs, you can change the PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to suit your needs.
These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start.
Start reaping the benefits today of incredibly high-quality, professionally designed teaching resources that you can use with virtually no preparation.
Just click on the BUY NOW button to download them straight away. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.
This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap how to Python programming techniques. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests, helping them as a prompt when programming or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes.
A powerful revision/programming prompt aid that your students will love.
What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and together we can boost your pupil’s confidence in understanding how to create Python programs.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes 3 programming challenges and possible solutions.
HOW CAN I USE IT?
This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision.
Also great for students to have on their desks to use as a quick guide to remind them of key Python programming techniques
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics:
Variables, constants, operators, inputs and outputs
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
String manipulation
Basic file handling
SQL searches
1D and 2D arrays
Using subprograms
Data types
Arithmetic and Boolean operators
.
Get your copy of this fantastic knowledge organiser now. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of my complete resources for which I usually charge full price but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just my little way of saying thank you to my valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Click here to see my other computer science knowledge organisers
Here are all the parts needed to create an attractive display in your computer room to help explain to your students about their digital footprint.
Buy the display set now and instantly brighten your computer room.
HOW CAN YOU USE THIS DISPLAY?
This display works well when positioned:
on a display board in your computer room
in the corridor or
above your whiteboard.
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PREPARING THE DISPLAY
You have colour and black and white versions. Print only the relevant pages you need for your computer room display. Some pages may require more than one copy (i.e. the footprints to make a walking pattern).
It is best to print the pages in colour, if you can, but I have included a black and white version too to help you save on printing costs. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper to add a bit of interest in your classroom.
I suggest printing the pages on card or laminating each page before cutting out the sections to give a more professional finish. Carefully cut out the sections and add them to your display space (making sure the letters are the right way up and in the correct order).
I’ve include a suggested layout to give you an idea of how you can display these sections in your computer room however you may want to display it slightly differently to fit the space you have.
What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use display pack now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Here is a set of posters you can display in your classroom to remind students of the computer room behaviour expectations and rules.
An instant bright and cheerful classroom display that is both attractive and useful.
It also doesn’t hurt for other teachers to be reminded of the rules when they are using the computer lab!
Buy them now and instantly brighten your computer room.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This pack of posters includes 25 attractive posters provided in both
full colour and
black and white to help you save on printing costs.
.
One eye-catching poster is provided per page.
Simply pick the rules you want to display, print them out and they are ready to go on your walls immediately.
HOW CAN YOU USE THESE POSTERS?
For instant impact, display the posters in a group somewhere noticeable. Use them as a prompt to talk to your class about rules at the start of the school year, or for whenever they need a quick reminder of the computer room expectations.
Alternatively, you can position the posters individually around the room in the most appropriate locations i.e. you can put the poster “Do Not Print Without Permission” near the printer, or the reminder to log off near the clock (which they may glance at as the lesson nears its end). Of course, it is your classroom with its own unique layout so feel free to position them as you feel would have the most impact.
To help keep the behaviour rules fresh in the pupils’ minds, it is worth considering moving the posters occasionally as this will help pupils (and other teachers) notice them again.
PREPARING THE POSTERS
You can easily print out the individual posters you want as we have created one poster per page. You can use as many pages or as few as you like. I recommend picking 4 or 5 of the most important from all those available. More than that tends to get too confusing for the pupils.
You have a choice of colour pages or you have exactly the same posters in black and white. If you are printing in black and white, please consider printing on coloured paper to add a little more interest. Laminating the posters will give a more professional finish and help prolong the life of your posters.
There are some very similar posters to cater for American and UK phrasing and spelling. Use the most appropriate for your classroom.
What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use pack of posters now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom along with helping students know your expectations.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for vector graphics! Designed to compliment your current scheme of work, these 6 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking.
Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom!
FOR WHOM?
Tailored for year 8 pupils who are learning about creating vector graphics and suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers.
These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra practice.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Uncover magic with these 6 comprehensive PDF worksheets:
Draw from Shapes Mouse – Students are given a simple image of a mouse that they are asked to analyse. Using the skills they have previously learnt they identify the elements that make up the image and then have a go at creating it themselves.
Draw from Shapes Rocket – Similar to the previous worksheet but this involves slightly more advanced skills and is suitable for higher ability students.
Combining shapes – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a penguin.
Drawing Lines – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a fish which is useful to consolidate and embed the skills they have previously been taught.
Planning your image – an attractive worksheet to help pupils plan their image they will be creating for their final project.
Evaluating your project – A useful worksheet that helps pupils look at their image critically.
Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile worksheets. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities.
Transform teaching and instil skills required to create imaginative vector images. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now!
Grab your copy now and embark on an exhilarating teaching journey!
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Here are 12 ready to use algorithms worksheets you can immediately use with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
Most of the worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 12 PDF worksheets included:
Human and Computer Tasks – Brilliant as a introduction to algorithms. Students decide which of the tasks are most suitable for a human or a computer/robotic system which form a basis of a class discussion.
Flow diagrams – Students explain what the shapes of the flow diagram are used for. They also read a flow diagram and demonstrate their understanding by giving the outputs for a variety of inputs. A lovely homework task or plenary.
Pseudocode – Students are given sample pseudocode using a If…else statement. They explain what the algorithm will do and then write their own pseudocode for another scenario. Great to check current understanding, as a plenary or for a homework task.
Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on if…else if… else pseudocode.
Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on while loop pseudocode.
Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on for loop pseudocode.
Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on using a list with pseudocode.
Pseudocode – Students examine a flow diagram and write the pseudocode to match the flow diagram. A nice in-class activity to reinforce learning.
Flow diagram – Students are given pseudocode for a while loop and they need to draw a flow diagram to match the algorithm. A Lovely starter or plenary activity to check understanding.
Pseudocode and flow diagram – A great 2-page worksheet. Students are given details for an algorithm they need to create based on a hotel costing system. They need to write the pseudocode and then draw the flow diagram for the algorithm.
Pseudocode and flow diagram - Similar to worksheet 10 based on an addition quiz algorithm.
Pseudocode and flow diagram - Similar to worksheet 10 based on a list algorithm.
Worksheets 9 to 12 are designed to be printed and filled in by hand due to the drawing elements involved.
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
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Here are 3 ready to use programming languages worksheets you can immediately use with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
These worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
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These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 3 PDF worksheets included:
Types of Programming Languages – A great plenary activity. Where students look at the differences between machine code, assembly language or a high-level language
Purpose of Translators – A 2-page worksheet that makes an ideal homework task. Students look at the differences between a compiler and an interpreter.
Integrated Development Environment (IDEs) Crossword – A lovely plenary activity to recap what your students have learnt
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
These 3 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.
They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of programming languages.
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Do your students need a little extra help with creating and using 2D lists in Python programming? Are you looking for some ready to use programming challenges that can be easily incorporated into your lessons?
This worksheet can be used as a classroom activity, for a homework task or as a ready-to-use task for quick finishers, making this an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This 2-page PDF printable handout includes:
example code,
a task to read code,
a task to explain code and
3 practical challenges for them to practice writing Python code.
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You even have a separate PDF with possible answers.
The diversity of these 2D list challenges allow pupils to develop a variety of useful programming skills. This resource is perfect for established computer science teachers, non-specialist teachers or newly qualified teachers.
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Please note: This resource is a non-editable PDF
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
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