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For the AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification, and also suitable for OCR J276. Contains a series of tasks for revision through keywords revision for students to use in preparation for their exams. Prepared by subject experts, this has been chosen by TES themselves for inclusion in a learning blog! Choose this fantastic recommended resource for a great classroom experience.

Designed for Designed for OCR GCSE Computer Science (9-1) J276. Contains 45 Key words. Featured as part of a great time saving bundle: GCSE Computer Science for OCR (9-1) J276 lessons without the planning.

Simple number guessing game for Python 3. The starter code is in the Word document, giving support to all learners.

A lesson for valentines day. A fully resourced lesson using the turtle in Python based around a fun valentines day challenge. Full resources (teacher presentation, tasks, differentiated worksheets) and mapped to both the KS3 curriculum and GCSE OCR specification (extension and further tasks ensure that this is suitable for both).

Presentation and worksheet designed for GCSE Computer Science

Teaches students about for loops, while loops and parameters. The full lesson includes booklet and homework. Practical session based around a 60 minute lesson. This resource uses Python version 3.4

A complete session (could be a lesson, could be longer if you wanted) to get students to create a website. Full instructions provided - give them the files and the booklet and go. They love changing the text and images and it's all related the the computing curriculum! No special software required, uses notepad and Internet Explorer (all Windows computers have these installed)

Students can discover more about famous computer scientists in a fun and interactive way. Zero preparation for the teacher! From Steve Jobs to Tim Berners-Lee there are many famous computer scientists. But how many do your students know? Students respond to open-ended questions in this nicely presented resource. Two suggestions for delivery: 1. Give all of the students the same computer scientist. Maximum 10 minutes for each. Who can go through the set fastest? 2. Give different groups different computer scientists. Then present.

The full lesson includes worksheet, plenary and homework. This resource is not based on any particular programming language, so is applicable for any particular language you choose.

The full lesson includes worksheet, plenary and homework. This resource is not based on any particular programming language, so is applicable for any particular language you choose.

Complete lesson for Systems Software. Designed for OCR Computer Science (9-1) J276 but is more than useful for Computer Science students studying AQA and other exam boards. Contains a PowerPoint presentation, and three worksheets to help you deliver the content. Contains everything the students need to know: the purpose and functionality of systems software - operating systems: - user interface - memory management / multitasking - peripheral management and drivers - user management - file management - utility system software: - encryption software - defragmentation - data compression - the role and methods of backup (full and incremental)

Two different ways of teaching abstraction to a Key Stage 3 audience. One way is by using logos and Photoshop (Abstraction and Logo Design). The other included way is by creating a model in Microsoft Excel (Abstractionmodel). Both very successful lessons to explain this important concept.

Designed for GCSE Computer Science OCR (9-1) J276. These starters are designed to take the effort out of planning. There are 23 different pictures. You can display the large image and ask the students their opinion about both the image and the topic in hand. The other slide is a cline around creating degrees of intensity - this is great for showing literacy in your lessons. Topics covered: 1.1 Systems architecture 1.2 Memory 1.3 Storage 1.4 Wired and wireless networks 1.5 Network topologies, protocols and layers 1.6 System security 1.7 Systems software 1.8 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns Featured as part of a great time saving bundle: GCSE Computer Science for OCR (9-1) J276 lessons without the planning.

Teaches students about selection. The full lesson includes booklet and homework. This resource is not based on any particular programming language, so is applicable for any particular language you choose.