E-Safety

Let's learn to touch type!

Typing is an important skill. Practising this (especially without having to look at the keyboard) will help make using computers much easier.

Here are some games to help you practise... 

Our Learning...

Autumn 1 - We are online learners

You will...

• learn how to stay safe online
• develop basic computer skills for logging on and accessing different programs
• explore Google Classroom and learn how to undertake different tasks

Autumn 1 - We are Astronauts

You will...

• Plan instructions and try them out.

• Work out how to get from the Earth to the Moon – and then on to Mars!

• Work with Scratch.

• Use Scratch to program your spaceship.

• Write a program in Scratch. Debug it.

• Move your sprite from the Earth to the Moon – and then on to Mars! 

Autumn 2- We are games testers

You will...

• understand that computer games are made up of precise instructions for the computer to follow
• understand that programmers implement many algorithms when making computer games
• use logical reasoning to make predictions about what happens next in a game 
• suggest improvements to simple computer games 
• be aware of and observe age restrictions on commercial games 
• solve problems by working out short sequences of simple instructions
• follow the rules for playing a game

You will...

• Read and reply to an email.

• Work with email attachments.

• Write and send an email.

• Organise the fact file records.

• Set out your evidence in a class email.

• Review what you have learned about email safety. 

You will...

• Look at photos and talk about what makes a good photo.

• Learn about a camera.

• Take photos on your chosen theme.

• Use software to organise your photos.

• Edit your photos.

• Pick your best photos for the portfolio. 

   

Summer 2 - We are Researchers

You will...

• Write questions in a mind map.

• Add information to your mind map.

• Use Google to search for information.

• Use other search engines and Simple Wikipedia to search for information.

• Create a presentation.

• Give your presentation to the class. 

Hour of Code

Each year children can take part in the hour of code - where they can show off and practise their coding skills.

For more information or to do some coding at home click here...