The aim of KS3 computer science is for all students to be able to harness technology to solve problems, support and empower us.
Vision/Intent
- Our aim in year 7 is two-fold. Firstly to support our students to become digitally literate in using their Chromebook and Google Apps to enhance their learning across the curriculum and secondly to get them all thinking and communicating logically.
- During KS3 we provide students with a solid springboard to GCSE computer science, developing skills in Data Representation and Programming combined with a greater understanding of the role of computers in society.
| Year 7 Course Structure | Year 8 Course Structure | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Becoming Digitally Literate: Chromebooks/Google Apps | How do computers work?: Hardware, Software and Networks |
| Autumn Term | Can you talk like a computer?: Binary Logic | Can you talk like a computer?: Binary Logic |
| Spring Term | How do computers work?: Hardware, Software and Networks | Excel spy school: Spreadsheets and Formulae |
| Spring Term | Can you think like a computer?: Computational thinking | Can you think like a computer?: Computational thinking |
| Summer Term | Python Coding Basics: Input and output, Conditions and Loops, Python and Turtle | Mobile App Development: Development using Code.org |
| Summer Term | Computers: more harm than good? Ethical and Environmental issues | |
| Enrichment/Extracurricular | Bebras Challenge 2-13 Nov
Hour of Code 7-13 Dec | Bebras Challenge 2-13 Nov
Hour of Code 7-13 Dec |
