<p>This highly interactive lesson that requires the pupils to work in teams and use computational thinking skills to solve a range of puzzles. This activity perfect for pupils about to learn Python programming and you want to show the importance of computational thinking skills.</p> <p>**This resource was shortlisted for the Teach Secondary Awards, a very rare honor for an independent resource creator. **</p> <p>Your class need to work together to escape a locked laboratory in a spaceship and start the engines to avoid being sucked into a black hole by completing different challenges which will use a variety of computational thinking skills.</p> <p>They are given most of the lesson to work together and at the end of the lesson, time is dedicated to discuss the computational thinking skills they used during the activity. This gives them a practical application for the computational thinking theory rather than using the tired old “making a jam sandwich” or “getting up in the morning” scenarios which are commonly used.</p> <p>This activity is not a handout driven escape room, it involves using an interactive PowerPoint presentation and physical tasks that moves away from pupils filling in yet another worksheet, to working together in a team to solve interesting and challenging puzzles.</p> <p>Pupils enjoy the lesson and are fully engaged whilst developing the key computational thinking skills of decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithms.</p> <p>Please note: This lesson does require teachers to prepare some props beforehand and it is highly recommended the teacher reads through the teacher’s instructions and creates the props well before they want to use the lesson. Also please note that this resource does not work with Google Slides.</p> <p>Written primarily for key stage 3, this activity can be used in a variety of situations:</p> <ul> <li>Introducing pupils to computational thinking skills before they are introduced to a text-based programming language</li> <li>Used as an end of term fun lesson which still has an education element</li> <li>A fun activity to use on a year 6 transition day</li> <li>Allow your new year 7s to get to know their new classmates and grow team sprit</li> <li>Helping a reluctant class see the benefits of learning programming skills</li> </ul> <p>.</p> <p>What are you waiting for? Download this interactive escape room NOW, to help students learn about computational thinking skills in a fun and memorable lesson they will love and remember.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12718093">You may also be interested in my Computational Thinking Worksheets which you can buy from here.</a></strong></p>

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

<p>An entire 70+ slide PowerPoint covering Python Programming topics as stated in the OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science Specification.</p> <p>This set of slides includes theory, examples, coding tasks and answers as well as starter activities for the following topics:</p> <ul> <li>Variables</li> <li>Comments</li> <li>Data Types</li> <li>Casting</li> <li>Operators</li> <li>User Input</li> <li>Strings</li> <li>String Methods</li> <li>Concatenation</li> <li>Booleans</li> <li>Built in functions</li> <li>Conditional Statements</li> <li>FOR and WHILE loops</li> <li>Lists</li> <li>2-D Arrays</li> <li>Functions and Procedures</li> </ul> <p><strong>Worksheet for strings and string methods included</strong></p> <p>Table of contents is linked to relevant slides to save you as much time as possible!</p>

<p>Computer Science Team Building Escape Room - Virtual Escape Room run through PowerPoint by Cre8tive Resources! This lasts an hour or under depending on how quick the teams can solve each puzzle! Students love this style of lesson, great as an educational treat for your middle school or even high school class. Will your students be able to escape before time runs out?</p> <p>The escape room puzzles content will be tailored to the topic of this escape room.</p> <p><strong>Escape Room Product Contents:</strong><br /> ☞ Escape Room Interactive Tracker PowerPoint - Keeps the competitive nature on display<br /> ☞ Escape Room Puzzle Keys (Six Sets for Six Teams)<br /> ☞ Escape Room Team sheet - Record codes, answers clues as they progress through the 7 rooms<br /> ☞ Escape Room Puzzles (7 Rooms = 7 Different styles of Puzzles involving numeracy, literacy and lateral thinking)<br /> ☞ Bonus Riddles with every puzzle.<br /> ☞ Teacher Answer Sheet - Quickly confirm to teams they have solved the puzzle correctly<br /> ☞ Teacher instructions of how to set up the escape room and what to print and top tips and shortcuts.<br /> ☞ Successful Escape Certificates for those that complete the entire challenge (There is a difficult bonus escape too :) for any quick teams</p> <p>✿ The 7 Rooms include: The Garage, The Attic, The Nowhere, The Dungeon, The Entrance, The Rest Room and the Garden. (Each Puzzle has been adapted to suit the topic of this Escape Room (this one is very general and fun!) and is suitable for Middle School and High School students.</p> <p><strong>Our Philosophy</strong><br /> ✿ We aim to help you equip students with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of their own learning.</p> <p>✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰</p> <p>Why not try out one of our other fantastic best selling Escape Rooms<br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/english-escape-room-end-of-year-12151222">English and Language Digital Escape Room</a><br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-escape-room-12152748">Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Digital Escape Room</a><br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/end-of-term-escape-room-12151235">Big Fun End of Term Digital Escape Room </a><br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12151231">PSHE and Form Time Escape Room</a><br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12151218">Careers Digital Escape Room </a><br /> ⇨ <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/drama-escape-room-end-of-term-12152257">Drama and Performance Digital Escape Room</a></p> <p><strong>JUST PRINT AND GO!</strong><br /> They can also be used to encourage a flipped learning environment.</p>

<p>12 computational thinking worksheets you can use with your class, no preparation necessary. You even have the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.</p> <p>They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they are PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers.</p> <p><strong>HOW CAN I USE THEM?</strong><br /> These worksheets are ideal for</p> <ul> <li>An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,</li> <li>homework tasks and</li> <li>cover worksheets.<br /> .</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.</p> <p><strong>WHAT IS INCLUDED?</strong><br /> The 12 PDF worksheets included:</p> <ol> <li>Decomposition: Delivery Robot – A 2-page worksheet where students break down larger tasks into smaller tasks. A great starter activity.</li> <li>Decomposition: Make a Snowman – This simple worksheet where students put the steps in order and then decompose one of those steps further. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary.</li> <li>Decomposition: Robot Arms – This asks students to break down the tasks a robot arm in a factory would need to do. Great as a homework task.</li> <li>Pattern Recognition: Finding Order – Students decide on the order or steps that are required to follow a recipe successfully. A nice starter.</li> <li>Pattern Recognition: Spot the Correct Pattern – a 3-page worksheet where students need to pick the correct set of instructions to draw the shape. Perfect for a homework task or plenary.</li> <li>Pattern Recognition: Create a Pattern – a 2-page worksheet. Students follow the example given and adapt it to match the scenarios. A great way to check progress.</li> <li>Abstraction: London Underground – Students look at the London underground map, then answer questions about why the map has been simplified. A nice way of introducing the topic of abstraction in computational thinking.</li> <li>Abstraction: Film – Students describe answer questions on abstraction about a film synopsis. A nice in-class activity to reinforce learning.</li> <li>Abstraction: Gathering Important Facts – Students read a statement and answer questions. A nice homework task or plenary.</li> <li>Algorithms: Writing Instructions – A fun in-class pairs activity to write instructions for a secret handshake. A great interactive starter activity which reinforces the need for clarity in instructions.</li> <li>Algorithms: Pseudocode – Students write pseudocode. A nice homework task, in-class tasks to reinforce learning or plenary to check understanding.</li> <li>Algorithms: Flow Diagrams – A 3-page worksheet where students need to answer questions about flowcharts. Great as a plenary activity or homework task.</li> </ol> <p>What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.</p>

<p>TRIED AND TESTED! Spend no more than 3 minutes setting this cover work for a member of your IT or Computing team that are ill or away. It is PC based. Email pupils or set it remotely or pop it on the network. It has a Cover Supervisor presentation too with helpful learning aims and what to do!</p> <ul> <li>The aim of the lessons are to give pupils 1 to 3hrs worth of exciting lesson content in the computer room or at home</li> <li>These lessons are good for KS3 or KS4</li> <li>They teach pupils independence, searching skills, digital literacy and how to use various websites</li> <li>You can provide input</li> <li>There is no theory</li> <li>Just give them access and they can start the missions</li> </ul> <p>The theme is sort of “Spy” or “Special Forces”. There is no violence in it. So…"You are part of an elite team called “P Force” who are all anti- cyber / anti terrorist specialists. You are so covert that even the British Government and Mi5 / Mi6 are unaware of your existence! You report to the Chief…he pays your wages and that is all you know!</p> <p>There are 5 missions to complete !</p> <p>The pupils will en joy it!</p>

<p>Computer Science periodic table wall display of key terms in programming.<br /> Wall display for ICT and Computer Science classroom.<br /> Key terms and keywords with definitions for programming in Python.<br /> Contains 32 key words used in programming with definitions under each one.<br /> Grouped together as publisher documents to easily print all 4 groups seperately.</p> <p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: You will recieve 8 documents with this download.<br /> 4 documents are the coloured version to be printed out on white paper.<br /> The other 4 are black images with transparent text created on Photoshop to allow you to print on coloured paper of your choice.<br /> All files are Publisher Documents ready to be printed.</strong></p>

<p>Complete exam technique lesson to help GCSE computer science students boost their grades.</p> <p>Do you feel your students know their computer science theory but are worried they still need a little extra help on understanding how to answer the exam questions to get the highest marks possible?</p> <p>Fear not, help is at hand.</p> <p>This stand-alone lesson introduces your pupils to common exam terminology so they feel more prepared in understand exactly what type of answers the questions require to get the top marks available.</p> <p>It gives them plenty or practice in answering a variety of questions including a min exam paper you can set as a homework task or during a second lesson.<br /> Buy this resource now and give your students the opportunity of gaining a few more valuable points. This can mean the difference between getting the grades they need or possibly missing out just because they didn’t know how to answer one particular type of question.</p> <p><strong>What is included?</strong></p> <p>This complete lesson includes :</p> <ul> <li>a 29-slide PowerPoint presentation (editable)</li> <li>1-page PDF teacher’s lesson plan (not-editable)</li> <li>1-page PDF algorithms question handout (not-editable)</li> <li>2-page PDF mini exam paper (not-editable)<br /> .<br /> Please note: <em>This lesson was created specifically for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525) exams and will help your pupils feel more prepared for their exams.</em></li> </ul> <p><strong>How can it be used?</strong></p> <p>The exam preparation PowerPoint presentation is best used during your computer science exam revision lessons. Use the PowerPoint presentation along with the class working through all the exam practice activities together.</p> <p>You can either set the mini exam paper as a homework task and mark it together the next lesson or even let them mark it themselves. Alternatively set the mini exam paper during a second dedicated lesson and mark it together in class.</p> <p>What are you waiting for? Grab your copy of this invaluable lesson now and give your pupils the boost they need to get a few extra marks in their computer science exams.</p> <p><strong>FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED</strong></p> <p>As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.</p> <p>Looking for computer science revision material? Check out these fabulous self-study workbooks that completely cover the exam specifications:<br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-gcse-9-1-computer-science-j277-workbooks-12354935">Complete set of OCR Revision Workbooks</a></strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/all-aqa-8525-workbooks-bundle-12363106">Complete set of AQA Revision Workbooks</a></strong></p>

<p>50 Question multiple choice revision quiz for GCSE Computer Science. Ideal class activity testing knowledge and understanding of content from different parts of the specification. Suitable for students who have completed or nearly completed the course as part of a revision lesson and helps with developing memory recall skills. Fully editable with ‘Ask me’ to give all students opportunities to answer.<br /> The quiz makes use of a 15 second timer to encourage quick thinking and improve speed of knowledge recall, after which the question is covered, only leaving the possible answers. Incorrect answers chosen are highlighted red to provide instant feedback to the students during the quiz and allowing for opportunities to discuss the correct answer.<br /> When playing the presentation, the quiz is navigated by on-screen buttons to encourage students to answer all questions rather than skipping through to ensure that they are familiar with these topics and consolidate their learning across the course. This also provides opportunities for students to identify areas of weakness where they need to focus their revision.</p>

<p>A remote learning workbook to introduce students to Computational Thinking.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>2018 Update: Improved Grammar and clarity of task requirement.</p> <p>***Please leave a review!***</p>

<p>Let’s learn about <strong>Computers</strong>!</p> <p>This worksheet includes 20 pages with a large variety of activities and exercises about computers. The materials have informative exercises about many different computer related topics such as computer games, viruses, cyber-crime, hardware components, supercomputers and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class.</p> <p><strong>GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED!</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview:</strong><br /> Page 1-3: Computers (puzzles and exercises)<br /> Page 4: History of computers<br /> Page 5: Pioneers<br /> Page 6-7: Hardware components<br /> Page 8: Games Consoles<br /> Page 9-10: Viruses<br /> Page 11-12: Cyberbullying<br /> Page 13-14: Cyber-crime<br /> Page 15: Computer Brands<br /> Page 16-17: Supercomputers<br /> Page 18-19: Common Terms<br /> Page 20: Reflection</p> <p>**Extra: **Puzzles in various levels</p> <p>The answers and an answer sheet are included.</p> <p>The following questions are a few of the topics handled in this worksheet:</p> <ul> <li>What is the difference between hardware and software?</li> <li>What is a computer virus?</li> <li>What is cyber-crime?</li> <li>What are the functions of hardware components?</li> <li>How can I protect my computer?</li> </ul> <p><strong>You might also like these worksheets:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/internet-11194141"><strong>Internet</strong> (FREE!)</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/facebook-11224340"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p> <p>Keywords:<br /> e-mail, computers, PC, desktop, laptop, gadget, wi-fi, processor (CPU), apple, virus, software, hardware, download, operating system, programmer, RAM, motherboard, Tetris, World of Warcraft, cyber-crime, hacker, google, facebook, USB, Bill Gates, Steve Job, Charles Babbage.</p>

<p>Lesson 1 - Networks<br /> Lesson 2 - Hardware<br /> Lesson 3 - Topologies<br /> Lesson 4 - The internet<br /> Lesson 5 - Peer to Peer and Client Server</p>

<p>Complete collection of Scheme of work, lesson plans, Power Points and homework for Year 7 introduction to computing and ICT.</p> <p>Includes:</p> <p>Topic 1 - Introduction &amp; using computers safely and effectively<br /> • 7 Lessons, Power Points, Assessment, Homework and Pupil Progress Diary</p> <p>Topic 2 - Introduction to coding through Scratch<br /> • 5 Lessons (can be stretched depending on pupil progress), Power Points, Assessment, homework and Pupil Progress Diary</p> <p>Topic 3 - Spreadsheet Modelling<br /> • 6 Lessons, Power Points, Assessment, homework and Pupil Progress Diary</p> <p>All lessons are ready to teach and require minimal, if any preparation (may need tweaking to work with your school system) - everything is provided!</p> <p>Pack includes a scheme of work with lesson objectives and lesson overview and how these lessons fit into and satisfy the new National Curriculum for Computing. Ideal resource for non-specialists to follow, or for a specialist to pick up and run with. Feel free to adapt the resources as needed. All lessons are ready to teach.</p> <p>Year 8 and Year 9 packs also available, as is a bundle of all three.</p>

<p>Let’s learn about <strong>Computers</strong>!</p> <p>This worksheet includes 20 pages with a large variety of activities and exercises about computers. The materials have informative exercises about many different computer related topics such as computer games, viruses, cyber-crime, hardware components, supercomputers and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class.</p> <p><strong>GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED!</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview:</strong><br /> Page 1-3: Computers (puzzles and exercises)<br /> Page 4: History of computers<br /> Page 5: Pioneers<br /> Page 6-7: Hardware components<br /> Page 8: Games Consoles<br /> Page 9-10: Viruses<br /> Page 11-12: Cyberbullying<br /> Page 13-14: Cyber-crime<br /> Page 15: Computer Brands<br /> Page 16-17: Supercomputers<br /> Page 18-19: Common Terms<br /> Page 20: Reflection</p> <p>**Extra: **Puzzles in various levels</p> <p>The answers and an answer sheet are included.</p> <p>The following questions are a few of the topics handled in this worksheet:</p> <ul> <li>What is the difference between hardware and software?</li> <li>What is a computer virus?</li> <li>What is cyber-crime?</li> <li>What are the functions of hardware components?</li> <li>How can I protect my computer?</li> </ul> <p><strong>You might also like these worksheets:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/internet-11194141"><strong>Internet</strong> (FREE!)</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/facebook-11224340"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p> <p>Keywords:<br /> e-mail, computers, PC, desktop, laptop, gadget, wi-fi, processor (CPU), apple, virus, software, hardware, download, operating system, programmer, RAM, motherboard, Tetris, World of Warcraft, cyber-crime, hacker, google, facebook, USB, Bill Gates, Steve Job, Charles Babbage.</p>

<p>This presentation includes 2 complete lessons on how computers work.<br /> lesson 1 - what is a computer<br /> lesson 2 - inputs and outputs</p> <p>Contains activities which can be printed or displayed on board</p>

This presentation can be used for early learners to recognize main parts of a computer with their functions.

GCSE Lesson 14 - Networks

Lesson looking at new technology with a focus on verb conjugation and time phrases. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 3.

<p>A lesson ppt on Computer Hardware</p>