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Resources for KS3 and KS4 Computer Science.
2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser
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2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser

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2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser Three pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding data representation. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 33 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall. Also included is an of activity sheet based on binary addition with a version including answers. Included is a keywords activity sheet based on binary-hex definitions for pupils to complete. There is also a document that pupils can use to create there own digital images using pixels to draw objects (spreadsheet based). There are also a collection of information sheets related to the topic. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords Include in the Summary Sheet are: Bits Binary Digits Binary Denary Check Digit Binary Shift Hex Hexadecimal Character set ASCII Extended ASCII Unicode Image Graphics Bitmap Pixel Metadata Colour depth Resolution Megapixel Sound Analogue Sampling Sample size Bit rate Frequency Compression Lossy Lossless File types
Drawing Using Python Turtle
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Drawing Using Python Turtle

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Drawing Using Python Turtle A collection of 25 short activities that introduces the python turtle library. About two lessons worth of activity, depending on the ability of the pupils. Answers can be written into the booklet. Clear instructions of what to code. Inputs and outputs are clearly shown. MS Word format so easily editable. All the python activities code are provided for each task allowing the teacher to quickly load, demonstrate and clarify each activity. I have checked these short code snippets on various python IDEs and versions. Please check that the code runs on your IDE / version before using with your classes. Access to each code snippet file is provided in the folder that accompanies this resource.
ASCII and Extended ASCII Character Sets (Worksheet) (with simple python practical)
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ASCII and Extended ASCII Character Sets (Worksheet) (with simple python practical)

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The worksheet introduces ‘Character Sets’, including: ASCII Extended ASCII and Unicode The worksheet contains definitions, a practical showing pupils how to obtain special characters via the keyboard and a python coding task to output and display ASCII / Extended ASCII characters. There are also questions related to the worksheet practical. The worksheet is suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 Computer Science.
Stakeholders Activity Sheet
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Stakeholders Activity Sheet

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Stakeholders Activity Sheet This worksheet fits into the GCSE computer studies unit on Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental issues. The worksheet asks students to explain how the change in technology stated will affect various stakeholders and this is a basis for discussion and possible research on how technology effects peoples lives?
Binary Addition Worksheet with accompanying answers (Bits, Nibbles and Bytes)
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Binary Addition Worksheet with accompanying answers (Bits, Nibbles and Bytes)

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A worksheet activity adding binary numbers and conversions to denary. Starts with 4 bits (nibble) and moves on to 8 bits (byte) additions. There is also an accompanying answer sheet. The activity also has some general questions about binary for students to answer, which could be part of an extension or small research activity. KS3 Computer Science GCSE Computer Science
My Safety and Privacy Settings for Social Media Apps
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My Safety and Privacy Settings for Social Media Apps

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** Online safety and social media activity** Covers: online safety social media internet safety e safety Pupil activity sheet that can be used as a classroom activity or a homework task. KS3 or KS4 Focuses students on the privacy and online safety settings of social media applications. Involves discussion and research of the social media apps that pupils may use themselves. The document is in MS Word format and fully editable.
2.5 OCR J277 Programming Languages and IDEs Summary Sheet / Knowledge Org(with quick fire questions)
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2.5 OCR J277 Programming Languages and IDEs Summary Sheet / Knowledge Org(with quick fire questions)

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The resource includes a summary of the topic (knowledge organiser) All important points about the topic are summarised and contained over two pages for easy access and organisation. The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc. Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords include: Translator Error Diagnostics Run-time environment Editor Low level languages Machine code Assembly language High level language Interpretor Assembler Compiler IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Comments Shell Editor IDLE Python Debugging
1.6 OCR J277 Ethical Legal Cultural Environmental Impact Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
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1.6 OCR J277 Ethical Legal Cultural Environmental Impact Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)

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1.6 OCR J277 Ethical Legal Cultural Environmental Impacy Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quickfire questions) A total of 13 pages of concise information and questions, all in one place OCR GCSE Computer Science Revision helpsheet - 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues. A set of resources that can also be set for Christmas homework or revision A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues of the OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification. The resource can be used for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam. The document contains: Three pages of core / essential notes 25 quick fire question to aid revision, recall, interleaving, retention, starters and plenaries. **Includes ** Impacts of digital technology on wider society including: Ethical issues Legal issues Cultural issues Environmental issues Privacy issues Legislation relevant to Computer Science: The Data Protection Act 2018 Computer Misuse Act 1990 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Software licences (i.e. open source and proprietary Also includes six supplementary pages outlining stakeholders in various contexts and ethical responsibilities of recycling digital technology etc.
Computer Science and ICT Projects for Homework / Independent Learning
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Computer Science and ICT Projects for Homework / Independent Learning

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Computer Science and ICT Projects for Homework / Independent Learning Engage and reward your pupils. Unplugged activities. This resources is aimed at your KS3 pupils studying computer science or ICT. Pupils enjoy completing small projects that earn them recognition and praise and these are embedded into the activities they will complete. The resource allows for your pupils to make choices about which activity they wish to complete. Independent learning and research are encouraged and all tasks can be completed at home as a project or homework, or at school as independent classroom learning activities. The activities are varied and will appeal to a wide variety of interests that will appeal to students. Activities will reduce teacher workload, by encouraging independent learning. Pupils will be excited and curious as they engage in activities that interest them. Many resources that are available do not include a ‘gameification’ element to encourage learning. This activity booklet allows the teacher to easily award a number of reward stamps for each activity, including: effort research quality resilience improvements. You may wish these rewards to be collated and summed in the included spreadsheet to keep running totals and encourage competition and progress. The resource contains: an editable activity booklet a certificate that can be adapted and printed for each activity your pupils complete. A spreadsheet to record pupils progress and rewards. This comprehensive resource will teach and encourage students the following: independent research into computing and ICT topics to use a variety of ICT resources to show their work to use their imagination to show their work in ways they are comfortable with, including non-ICT method (models, art drawings, paintings etc).
Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities)
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Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities)

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Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities) Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities) An excellent resource for teaching algorithms in the final half term of the year. A collection of nine everyday algorithms. Pupils write out the text based pseudo code and flowcharts for a series of everyday activities. Activities 1-5 show the pseudo code, pupils have to draw the flowcharts. Activities 6-9, pupils have to write the pseudo code and associated flowcharts. Document is in MS Word so fully editable and a teachers version is also included that show some suggested answers / responses. This resource can be used as an independent unit of work or as part of other units of work such as programming, computer science and computational thinking. It can also be used for classroom based activities, homework or project work for a full class or assigned to individual pupils. Mainly aimed at KS3 pupils Keywords: Computer Science Algorithms Pseudo code Sequence Iteration Decomposition Decisions Repetition
GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles (Unplugged - J277) with accompanying solutions
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GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles (Unplugged - J277) with accompanying solutions

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*** GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles:* ** Including all the solutions in a separate booklet GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 A collation of 17 indiviual wordsearch puzzles of GCSE Computer Science keywords. Each page relates to a topic in the OCR J277 specification but can be used for any GCSE exam board. Each page contains a wordsearch puzzle for the keywords in that topic. Pupils are also asked to pick three keywords and find the definitions of those words. The resource can be printed as individual sheets or a booklet that can be then used throughout the course for homework, classroom activities, starters or plenaries. Allows pupils to work individually and independently. GCSE Computer Science KS3 Computer Science Homework Starters Plenaries
Computing Keywords Sheets (pupils find the definitions)
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Computing Keywords Sheets (pupils find the definitions)

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A bundle of 11 computing keywords homework / class activity sheets that students have to find the definitions for and complete. Useful as homework activities or part of a classroom activities on specific computing topics. Useful for GCSE KS4 lessons, homework, starters plenaries, recall and interleaving. Data Types and Structures Input and Output (programming) Iteration Networks Programming Programming Languages Searching and Sorting Binary - Hexadecimal / Hex Binary Representation Hardware Computer Systems
Practical Binary Shift Activity -  Information and Practice
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Practical Binary Shift Activity - Information and Practice

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Binary Shift Information and Practice Activities This resource consists of a basic explanation of binary shifts (left and right) showing illustarted examples of how to perform the operations. There are also examples and activities to complete. The resource is linked to two videos that show how to perform the shift operations using 1 and 0’s. The practical activities are best performed by representing the 1 and 0’s on the printed sheet using plastic spoons, buttons, lollipop sticks with 1 and 0 written on them (or any other way to represent to 1 or the 0). The activity has deliberately been devised to be hands-on. Useful for KS3 and KS4 GCSE Computer Studies
1.8 Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues in Computing and Technology
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1.8 Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues in Computing and Technology

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Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues in Computing -A whole lesson resource relating to the Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues relating to technology and computing. -can be used for Christmas homework or revision There is a sheet with information about the issues and a page of lesson activities. The resources contain active links to on-line material. The resource can be used by itself or to lead on to further discussion about the associated issues. Can be used as a classroom activity or homework Also provided is a sheet with examplar answers. Useful for revision and practice questions. Encourages debate and discussion
2.3 Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) - GCSE Computer Studies Revision
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2.3 Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) - GCSE Computer Studies Revision

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Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) GCSE Computer Studies Revision A single A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding robust programs. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. The topic covers: Defensive design Input sanitisation Validation Planning for Contingences Authentication Maintainability Comments Indentation Sensible names Constants Functions Reasons for testing Iterative Testing Final / Terminal Testing Syntax Errors Logic Errors Testing
2.2 Programming Techniques Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
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2.2 Programming Techniques Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)

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Programming Techniques Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) Revision GCSE Computer Science (J276) Three full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding Programming Techniques. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 24 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Key aspects of this topic include: Variables Constants Operators Inputs Outputs Assignments Sequence Selection Iteration Casting String manipulation Integer Character Boolean Real number Loops: for, while Data types
Cyber Security and Data Privacy (GCSE) Revision
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Cyber Security and Data Privacy (GCSE) Revision

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This lesson activity is based around the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica data privacy data breach of 2018. The resource consists of a worksheet that can be used to initiate discussion and to complete activities based around these discussions. Page 2 has a lesson plan attached. The resource is in word format so can be easily edited to your own requirements. The lesson activity introduces the topics of Cyber security Ethical issues and Digital Literacy. The resource is is suitable for GCSE Computer Science and KS3 Computer Science.
1.2 Memory Summary Sheet  / Knowledge Organiser  (with quick fire questions)
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1.2 Memory Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)

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Types of Memory Summary Sheet Updated to clarify capacity of non-volatile memory A sheet that concisely summarises the different types of memory. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet to aid revision and retention. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice Includes: The Difference Between RAM and ROM The Purpose of ROM in a Computer System The Purpose of RAM in a Computer System The Need for Virtual Memory Flash Memory