An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr4 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: Understand the concept and purpose of a flat-file database. Use a flat-file database to store and search data effectively. To create queries to extract specific information from a flat-file database.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr4 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 understand and use loops in programming. To use basic Logo commands to create shapes. To develop problem-solving skills by designing, coding and debugging.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr4 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 use basic tools to collect data. To analyse collected data to identify trends and patterns. To use data to make informed decisions and predictions.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr4 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. Lesson Aims: To recognise the importance of oral history. To record and edit an interview. To recognise the evolution of technology and the impact it had on people’s lives.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr3 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 2-4 lessons, but with additional activities so can also be extended to further sessions if the teacher wishes. Lesson Aims: To create a presentation including formatted text. To add objects including text, shapes and pictures. To add transitions and animations. To present their work on Slides.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr3 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 understand and use input and output operations. To recognise and use events to trigger actions. To integrate conditional statements with events.

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr3 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 the purpose of databases -To group data into relevant categories -To structure data using databases

An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr3 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 use and understand conditional statements -To use If-Else blocks in Scratch Junior

Lesson Aims: To recognise how we use technology to help us create art. To use technology to create an animation. To learn about the history of animation. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr3 objective for Creating 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.

Lesson Aims: -To understand how music makes us feel -To learn how technology has impacted music -To use technology to create our own music An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr2 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.

Lesson Aims: -To understand what a loop and repeat is. -To use loops and repeats in coding. -To debug my code. An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr2 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 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 Yr2 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 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.

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 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 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.

This resource can be used as either an assembly or lesson input and explores the Summer Olympic Games, its history and the role technology plays to support it. This simple and clear assembly ends with ideas for a continuation of The Summer Olympics back in the classroom with both KS1 and KS2 computing lesson ideas and links to resources.

Lesson Aims: I can discuss the features of a good website. I can design and create my own website. I  recognise how HTML is used to build websites. Resource Information: An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr 6 objective for creating media using 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 (1): I can understand and use key vocabulary relating to video editing. I can identify and compare the technical features of videos. I can identify and find features on digital recording devices. Lesson Aims (2): I can understand and use key vocabulary relating to video editing I can plan my video, considering the different shots I will use. I can film and edit my video. Resource Information: An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr 5 objective for creating media using 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: I can use AI to create images.  I can improve an image by editing it. I can justify how and why I have edited images. Resource Information: An interactive and engaging lesson designed to cover the Yr 4 objective for creating media using 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.