Y8
Y8 Risk takers first week of term.
Getting to know you: Y8 Computer Science students
Introduction to Computer Science: overview, class & homework expectations
Where to find key documents and resources.
Unit 1 App development
From designer to project manager.
Consider the needs of the user to develop your own app
Use computational thinking strategies to develop your app.
Find out how to code in JavaScript block and begin to read and transition to JavaScript text-based coding.
Test & evaluate based on the success criteria
Assessment: Programming portfolio, Lesson quizzes & end of unit assessment
Unit 3 Using functions in spreadsheets
Explore a variety of complex functions in Spreadsheet software
Apply these skills to create real world spreadsheets & plan a school disco
Unit 4 Python turtle
Explore the basics of Python turtle
Unit 5 Python sponge
Explore inputs, outputs, variables, selection and strings
Take part in weekly houspoint coding challenges to review what you have learnt.