This resource pack contains two engaging lessons introducing the concepts of computers and information technology. They were designed as the first two lessons in a 6-lesson scheme on computer systems and networks (aimed at children in lower key stage 2).
The two lessons included are:
- Computers and their Benefits
-Learning Objective: Understanding the features of computers, and why they are useful.
-Success Criteria:
-I can list some examples of computers;
-I can identify the input, process and output for a type of computer;
-I can explain some advantages and disadvantages of using computers for tasks.
2.Information Technology
-Learning Objective: Understanding information technology and how it benefits our daily lives.
-Success Criteria:
-I know the difference between a ‘computer’ and information technology;
-I can identify examples of information technology in the school;
-I can design my own information technology device.
The learning is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (28 slides in total) and all of the worksheets/ templates needed for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Lower KS2 Computer Systems and Networks - Lesson Bundle!
This resource pack contains six engaging and informative lessons developing children’s understanding of computers and information technology. They aim to provide children with a foundation understanding of ideas relating to computers, information technology, networks and the internet. The lessons included are: 1. Computers and their Benefits 2. Information Technology 3. Computers and IT in the World Around Us 4. Connecting Computers 1 5. Connecting Computers 2 6. The Internet Each lesson is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and all of the templates/ worksheets needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF). In the past, these I have used these lessons have been implemented successfully with children between Years 2 and 4 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing for these year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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Lower KS2 Computing Systems and Networks - Big Bundle!
This resource pack contains the six engaging and informative lessons AND both of the knowledge organisers - all of which have been designed to develop lower KS2 children’s understanding of computers and information technology. The lessons aim to provide children with a foundation understanding of ideas relating to computers, information technology, networks and the internet. The lessons included are: 1.Computers and their Benefits 2.Information Technology 3.Computers and IT in the World Around Us 4.Connecting Computers 1 5.Connecting Computers 2 6.The Internet Each lesson is guided by a clear and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and all of the templates/ worksheets needed for the lessons are provided (in both Word and PDF). The key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for computing for these year groups. All images are licensed for commercial use.
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