Autumn 1 - We are programmers

We are learning to create a simple computer game based on the stone age. You will learn...

• how to use the Scratch interface
• creating backgrounds and sprites
• programming and animating your sprites based on user input
• expanding your game using sound

Autumn 2 - We are bug fixers

We are learning to find and correct bugs in programs. You will learn...

• Find and correct the bugs in the
  multiplication program.
• Improve the circle drawing program.
• Find and correct the bugs in the penguin program.
• Find the bug in the ‘Pong’ game and try to correct it.
• Find and correct the bugs in the division program.
• Think of ways to improve a car driving program.

Spring 1 - We are animators

We are learning to compose simple animations. You will learn...

• to create a storyboard
• how to animate characters
• how to add sounds to your animation
• ways to improve and extend animations

Summer 1 - We are data analysts

We are learning to create data that provides good quality information. You will learn...

• asking & creating good questions
• how to create a survey using web tools
• the implications of collecting data on internet safety.
• how to create charts and graphs from your data

Summer 2 - We are network engineers

We are learning to explore computer networks including the internet. You will learn...

• about the hardware that connects computers.
• how data is transmitted via the internet.
• how to use ping, ipconfig and tracert commands.
• the implications of how networks work on internet safety.

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