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I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards

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I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards
Scratch Coding Assessment | Self Marking (Key Stage 3)
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Scratch Coding Assessment | Self Marking (Key Stage 3)

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This digital test consists of 27 multiple choice questions which cover questions on programming in Scratch 3.0 as well as programming keywords Resources included: • Self Marking Assessment – opens in Google Forms™ • PDF version of assessment • Answer Key The benefit of assessments in Google Forms™: • Students and teachers are able to receive instant feedback. • Teachers can collate students answers to questions (and their marks) in a Google Sheets spreadsheet to help with data analysis. When this resource is purchased, along with 2 PDF files, you will also be provided with a link to the assessment in Google Forms™. Once the link is clicked, you will be asked to request permission to access the assessment, once this is received it will prompt you to make a copy of the file to share with your students.
Scratch Programming Coding Mazes: Coding Unplugged Activities
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Scratch Programming Coding Mazes: Coding Unplugged Activities

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Let your students become familiar with Scratch Programming before they even use the software. Students are given a maze with symbols on them. They have to choose the correct Scratch blocks to guide the cat sprite to the end of the maze. Each maze gets progressively harder.
Databases Worksheets (Microsoft Access)
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Databases Worksheets (Microsoft Access)

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llow students to gain a greater understanding databases. Sheets include topics about the following: • Database Keywords • Sorting databases • Filtering databases • Creating Data Capture Forms • Databases in organisations • Sorting Data Types • Finding Data Length This is the perfect way to introduce students to Databases without the need for a computer.
Inside The Computer - A Build & Learn Activity (Interactive & Paper Version)
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Inside The Computer - A Build & Learn Activity (Interactive & Paper Version)

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This activity is ideal to teach students about the insides of the computer. Students are expected to build the inside of the computer as well as learn about each component. The following key terms are covered: Motherboard Power Supply Heat Sink CPU RAM Chip Network Interface Card Hard Disk Drive Motherboard This resource comes in 2 formats: Paper based (PDF) Digital Interactive format which opens in Google Slides. Students can type and drag and drop answers onto the worksheets. Thanks to Open Clip Art for illustrations and KindergartenWorks (LesliesHand) for the Font Style
GCSE Computer Science (9-1) Unit 2- Research & Revise Work Book for J277
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GCSE Computer Science (9-1) Unit 2- Research & Revise Work Book for J277

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Fully differentiated Unit 2 “Research and Revise” Work Book to enable all your students to prepare for the OCR GCSE Unit 2 Computer Science Exam. These worksheets focus on the keywords used and tested in each of the sub topics of Unit 2 (an important element for the exam). Being able to know and accurately define keywords enables students to achieve some of the vital marks in the exam. No teacher input is required with this resource unless students struggle to research. These worksheets come in a 26-page booklet and can even be used as part of starters, main lesson tasks or homework. They are the perfect way to introduce each topic in Unit 2. The following topics are covered: 2.1 – Algorithms 2.2 – Programming Techniques 2.3 – Producing Robust Programs 2.4 – Boolean Logic 2.5 – Programming Languages & Integrated Development Environment Please note, this work book is not created or endorsed by OCR.
Scratch v2.0 Task Cards - Jumbled Blocks
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Scratch v2.0 Task Cards - Jumbled Blocks

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These tasks cards will really test your students understanding of scratch. Students are given jumbled blocks, they will need to read the scenario to determine what the blocks do and therefore put them in order. Students should then test their script (blocks of code) in Scratch 2.0. Cut out and laminate these cards and then give them to your students to practise Scratch 2.0. They can be used as a starter or review activity. My students love these in my Computing class. Scratch 2.0 can is ideal for chromebooks and can be accessed from the following link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=home
Kodu Programming Homework Planning Sheet
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Kodu Programming Homework Planning Sheet

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I used this in my class before students began to use Kodu. They are able to select their own Kodu characters from those shown on the sheet and begin to plan their game on paper. A label the Kodu Toolbar sheet is also included in this.
Python Programming - I CAN Statements
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Python Programming - I CAN Statements

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These I Can statements are perfect to guide your students to develop the necessary skills when learning to code/program using Python. The teacher or the student can tick off each I Can statement once they have demonstrated evidence for them. I Can statements fall under the following 4 categories: • Criteria 1: Planning • Criteria 2: Skills Development • Criteria 3: Explanation of Code • Criteria 4: Efficiency of Code
Excel Spreadsheets Valentines Day Mystery Pictures Fill Color - Computer Lab
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Excel Spreadsheets Valentines Day Mystery Pictures Fill Color - Computer Lab

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Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Valentines Day picture. This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users. This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
Excel Spreadsheets Seasonal Mystery Pictures Fill Color Bundle - Computer Lab
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Excel Spreadsheets Seasonal Mystery Pictures Fill Color Bundle - Computer Lab

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Save £21 by purchasing this bundle Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden seasonal picture. This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users. This resource includes 34 hidden mystery pictures (excel files) – with instructions on how the image can be revealed. This bundle contains the following hidden pictures: • 4 Presidents Day Mystery Pictures • 6 St. Patricks Day Mystery Pictures • 6 Valentine’s Day Mystery Pictures • 6 Halloween Mystery Pictures • 12 Christmas Mystery Pictures • 6 Easter Mystery Pictures Answer Key included
Crack the Binary Code – February Message (CS Unplugged)
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Crack the Binary Code – February Message (CS Unplugged)

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Teach your students how to encrypt and decrypt binary messages as well as understand binary code. This resource includes a hidden February themed message which students need to decrypt using the key (ASCII Table). Students are also given the option to write their own encrypted binary message. This is a perfect CS unplugged activity and can be used as an introduction to a lesson, for homework, for early finishers or even when you have no access to computers in the computer lab.
Google Drive 48 Question Cards Bundle: Critical Thinking Skills - Save £4
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Google Drive 48 Question Cards Bundle: Critical Thinking Skills - Save £4

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A set of 48 question cards which allow students to think about how to achieve a number of different skills in Slides, Docs, Sheets and Drawings. Perfect to use as bell work or even review activities as these cards do generate a discussion amongst your students. This file contains 4 question cards per page (12 pages in total). Question cards can be printed in color, cut out, laminated and then given to students to use. Question cards for Docs, Drawings, Sheets & Slides can also be purchased separately from my store if you do not want to buy the bundle. This bundle includes the following Question Cards: 12 Google Slides Question Cards: • Google slides features • Tools in Google Slides • Insert Images • Insert shapes • Insert word art • Difference between animations and transitions • Animations in slides • Creating tables • Shading table • Google Slides interface • Downloading Slides to PowerPoint • Google Slides definitions 12 Google Sheets Question Cards: • Formatting Google Sheets • Deleting Columns • Spreadsheet Features • Cell References in Google Sheets • Pie Charts • Formulae • Google Sheet Keywords • Difference between Formulae and Formula • Creating Charts • Chart Items • Adding fill color to Google Sheets • Customizing pie charts 12 Google Drawings Question Cards: • Inserting images • Inserting Word Art • Duplicating Shapes • Drawings Tools • Formatting Shapes • Features of Google Drawings • Google Docs Interface • Changing Shapes • Rotating Shapes • Downloading Drawings • Google Drawings definitions 12 Google Docs Question Cards: • Creating Tables • Page Numbers • Insert Images • Formatting Text • Formatting Tables • Features of Google Docs • Google Docs Interface • Paragraph alignment • Line spacing • Bullet Points • Downloading Docs to Word • Google Docs definitions
Excel Spreadsheets Halloween Mystery Pictures Fill Color - Computer Lab
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Excel Spreadsheets Halloween Mystery Pictures Fill Color - Computer Lab

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Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Halloween picture. This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users. This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
Google Drive Task Cards Bundle
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Google Drive Task Cards Bundle

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A set of 56 task cards which allow students to practise the following skills in Google slides, Google Sheets. Google Docs & Google Drawings independently. These task cards have promoted independent learning in my classroom. This file contains 4 tasks cards per page. Tasks cards can be printed in color, cut out, laminated and then given to students to use. Task cards for Docs, Drawings, Sheets & Slides can also be purchased separately from my store if you do not want to buy the bundle. This bundle includes the following Task Cards: 12 Google Slides Task Cards: • Inserting slides • Changing slide background color • Adding a slide theme/design • Inserting images • Inserting Shapes • Inserting Word Art • Adding slide transition • Adding object animation • Creating Tables • Shading Tables • Downloading files to Microsoft PowerPoint from Google Slides • Uploading Microsoft PowerPoint documents into Google Slides 20 Google Sheets Task Cards: • Inserting columns • Deleting columns • Deleting rows • Inserting rows • Adding currency • Removing currency • Adding decimal places • Removing decimal places • Adding borders • Changing border color • Adding fill color • Sorting data • Merging cells • Unmerging cells • Creating charts • Customizing Pie Charts – A closer look • Moving charts to new sheets • Changing Chart types • Adding New Sheets • Deleting sheets 12 Google Drawings Task Cards: • Creating Tables • Shading tables • Insert Image • Insert Shape • Shape Fill • Line Thickness • Line Style • Line Color • Sending shapes to back • Bringing Shapes to Front • Rotating Shapes • Changing Shapes 12 Google Docs Task Cards: • Creating Tables • Inserting Page Numbers • Inserting images • Formatting Text (Bold, Italic, Underline) • Shading tables • Word count • Line Spacing • Text Alignment • Inserting Bullet Points • Inserting Numbered Lists • Downloading files to Microsoft Word • Uploading Microsoft Word documents into Google Docs
Keyboarding Paper Worksheets Booklet
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Keyboarding Paper Worksheets Booklet

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Use this Paper Keyboard Puzzle/Work Book with your students for them to practise using the keyboard. The workbook progresses in challenge. No need for a computer. The following sheets are included in this booklet: 1. Keyboard Cut & Glue Letters 2. Keyboard Fingers & Numbers 3. Keyboard Fingers & Letters 4. Keyboard & vowels 5. Keyboard & sight words (2 letters) 6. Keyboard & sight words (3 letters) 7. Keyboard & Home Row Words 8. Keyboard & Emojis 9. Keyboard & Shortcuts 10. Know Your Keyboard.
Computer Paper Worksheets
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Computer Paper Worksheets

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A set of 8 computer worksheets which introduce computer key terms and cover the following topics: • I can label the computer screen • I can label the computer window • I can label the computer parts • I can explain the computer parts • I can match the computer icons • I can use the computer keyboard • I can identify Google software • I can identify computer software These sheets are suitable to use to introduce or review a topic or even when there are no computers available. This resources comes with answers
Scratch 3.0 Lesson Booklet 1 (including answers)
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Scratch 3.0 Lesson Booklet 1 (including answers)

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A lovely booklet which teaches students the basics of programming in Scratch 3.0 (a free downloadable software which can also be accessed online). Very easy to use. As students work through the booklet they build up their skills in programming quickly and efficiently. This is not just a guide of how to use the software, but also key questions of how concepts work and why they work the way they do. Very effective to develop computational thinking. Each worksheet in this booklet also includes I Can Statements Resources included: Scratch Work booklet - PDF file. Answer Booklet (Answer Key). This bundle covers the basics (and much more) of Scratch 2.0 by teaching the following topics: • introduction to Scratch 3.0 • Animations & Costumes • Loops & Motions • Coordinates & Sensing • Drawing with Sprites • Using Variables • Changing Backdrops • Making Music • Scratch Games • Animated Stories • Scratch Assessment Scratch 3.0 can be accessed from https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=home Scratch 3.0 is suitable for Chromebooks as you do not need to install anything.