Computer Science: Introduction to Networks for KS3 students The aim of this unit of work is to introduce KS3 students to computer networks. Within this unit of work, students will learn the following: What will you learn? To understand what is meant by a Local Area Network (LAN). Hardware required Methods of connection (WiFi & Ethernet cable) To understand what is meant by a Wide Area Network (WAN). Methods to connect (GPRS, mobile, telephone cables & satellite). To understand how peripheral devices can connect to a computer system using a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). Methods to connect (Bluetooth). Understand the following methods of keeping you computer secure on a computer network: - Firewall - Anti-malware - Passwords - Encryption This unit of work includes a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. Please note two practical activities require the use of rope to create a human networks! A final assessment is also included. Teacher answer PowerPoint also included. **Please leave a review!

Get your students into the right mindset from the off with these fantastic starter activities! With 20 different puzzles for your students to try and solve, there are enough activities to cover a full 8 week term! This resource includes a range of puzzles such as code breaking, symbol grids, number pyramids, understanding algorithms and many more! Solutions included!

Computer Science || Command Word Poster Set Upgrade your classroom wall displays with this fantastic poster set! Use the poster set to review your students grasp of command words specifically used within Computer Science based exam questions. The following command words are covered: Tick Calculate Explain Describe Identify State Name Give Compare Complete Show Draw Convert Simplify Within sets of three, each question includes an explanation of the question, an example exam question and a model answer (with marking annotation). Created as hexadecimals, the poster set can be placed as creatively as you are! Note: Each hexadecimal poster section will need cutting out individually.

Introduce your students to key graphic design and animation techniques using these two resources! No prior experience needed, the aim of these tutorials is to introduce complete beginners to using Fireworks graphic design software! Start your students on learning the basic concepts of graphic design. In this tutorial they will learn how to: create a new canvas and edit it add vector shapes layering using creative shape fills using filters group shapes and images add an external image onto Fireworks use the magic wand tool transform an image use the brush tool add text use the eraser zoom in and out Challenge tasks to demonstrate the use of each skill have been included. Once your students have grasped these skills, introduce them to frame-by-frame animation. In this tutorial they will learn how to: prepare a document for animating use states use the onion skin tool create frame-by-frame animation save an animation project convert an animation into a gif create a new scene An animation challenge and extension task has been included within this tutorial too.

Within KS3 Computer Science: Data Representation - Year 8, your students will recall and build upon understanding developed within Data Representation for Year 7 and learn the following: To recall binary and denary conversion techniques from year 7. To be able to add two binary numbers using binary addition and understand the term overflow error. Understand the use and purpose of ASCII and Unicode character sets. Understand how images are stored on a computer. Understand the relationship between resolution, colour depth and file size. Recap the terms ‘Base 2’ and ‘Base 10’ number systems. To apply understanding to the use of Hexadecimal (base 16). Your students will learn these concepts through a range of clearly presented explanations and a range of tasks and challenges to consolidate learning. This unit of work also includes a final assessment. Full teacher solutions also included! Before completing this unit of work, it is recommended that your students complete Data Representation for Year 7 and Computer Systems for Year 8 so they have an understanding of the different hardware components of a computer.

This unit of work introduces students within KS3 to the concepts of computational thinking by helping Rob-bot the robot make a jam sandwich. Through the activity, students will learn about decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design (through both basic flowcharts and pseudo code). They will also lean about the importance of debugging their algorithms. The duration of this work usually takes between 2-3 hours to complete, so is perfect as an introductory unit to computational thinking and programming. ***Please leave a review!***

"There are 10 kinds of people in the world; those who understand binary numbers… and those who don’t!" Alongside understanding the joke above(!), KS3 Computer Science: Data Representation - Year 7 will teach your students the following: Explain why a computer uses binary. To be able to identify the number of bits in different units of data e.g. Bit, Nibble, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, etc. To explain the difference between ‘base 2’ and ‘base 10’ numbering systems. To be able to convert binary into denary and vice versa. Explain how characters are stored in the ASCII character set. Your students will learn this information through a variety of clearly presented instructions as well as a range of tasks and activities designed to consolidate learning. This unit of work also includes a final assessment. Full teacher solutions also included! Before completing this unit of work, it is recommended that your students complete Computer systems for year 7 so they have an understanding of the different hardware components of a computer.

Develop your students problem solving skills with this resource! Learn about and break codes used across the ages including: Caeser Cypher Polybius Square Pigpen Cypher Braille Morse Code Also learn about how cryptanalyst Alan Turing shortened the length of World War II and saved millions of lives in the process! Includes both student PowerPoint work book and Teacher solutions. Final consolidation exercise includes differentiated challenges!

Ideal to support the delivery of GCSE, BTEC and ECDL ICT courses! If you like the quality of my other resources, you won't want to miss this!!! A comprehensive guide on a broad range of differentiated Excel skills which include; Data Types: Raw, Changing Type, Relative & Absolute Cell Referencing Formatting: Cells, Colours, Font & Borders Basic Arithmetic Formulas: Simple arithmetic (+ - * /), Relative & Absolute Formulas, Common Errors Functions: SUM, AVE,MIN, MAX, COUNT, COUNTA, ROUND Advanced Functions: BOOLEAN (< > =), COUNTIF, IF, Nested IF, LOOKUP, CONCATENATE Applying Cell Referencing Validation Rules: Including Drop Down Lists Using Table Filters Creating Graphs and Charts Conditional Formatting Creating Macros Each skill includes a tutorial and a task to show you how to apply it. There are also two consolidation exercises which require the application of a range of skills learned within the tutorials. These include; Create an Interactive Spreadsheet Dream Team Generator A checklist at the start of the workbook allows you to keep track of your progress. ***Please Leave a Review!***

This comprehensive unit of work introduces the concepts of computational thinking to students at KS4. It covers all elements of computational thinking such as Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction and Algorithmic Design. I have also included debugging within the work. Each section is explained and followed by tasks to help develop student understanding. I have also included a ‘supermarket sweep’ computational thinking problem and a final project exercise which has three levels of difficulty. 2018 Update: Improved Grammar and clarity of task requirement. ***Please leave a review!***

Teach your students how to use Excel through Dino Park! Students have been given a budget of £100,000,000 to build their park. They need to consider what dinosaurs they want to buy, how much space they will need, what facilities they require, staffing costs and ticket price. Excel Dino Park teaches you how to use functions and formulas through a series of engaging and interactive tasks which are differentiated to support a range of abilities. Skill that you will learn include: Add Raw data Create a graph Title a graph Formatting data Make arithmetic calculations using Excel Data validation (Drop down menus) Lookup formulas Use cell referencing in formulas Format graphs Cross worksheet referencing Advanced arithmetic calculations (nested) Use absolutely relative cell referencing Adding messages to data validation Efficient calculations (autosum) Conditional formatting Advanced graph formatting IF formulas Linking IF formulas and conditional formatting The clear explanations and step by step nature make it ideal for KS3 classes, but it is also suitable for ECDL, GCSE and beyond! Use alongside RobbotResources’ How2Excel’ workbook for a comprehensive understanding of how confidently use Excel! ************************Please leave a review!*************************

A simple poster to help explain the four concepts of Computational Thinking: Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction and Algorithm Design! Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit!

The following quiz is based upon the four parts of Computational Thinking: Decomposition, Abstraction, Pattern Recognition and Algorithm Design. The quiz includes 8 questions including definitions and scenarios to test your students understanding of Computational Thinking. Ideal to use as either a starter or plenary! Give students a mini white board and marker pen for instant feedback! Also includes a Computational Thinking Recap slide prior to the quiz itself. Please leave a review!

Revision clocks are a great way for students to develop retrieval practice in preperation for exam season! My students loved it and really engaged with it! This resource contains two revision clocks for both paper 1 and paper 2 topics for the AQA GCSE Computer Science specification as well as instructions to support their use. Note: it is recommended that the posters are printed out on A3 paper for best effect.