Lower Key Stage 2
Computing – Lower KS2
Cycle A
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Y3&4: Graphing 3.8 Y3: Spreadsheets 3.3 Y4: Spreadsheets 4.3 | Y3: Coding 3.1 Y4: Coding 4.1 | Email 3.5
| Branching Databases 3.6 | Touch Typing 3.4 | Simulations 3.7
Consolidation activities |
Y3: Online Safety 3.2 Y4: Online Safety 4.2 | |||||
3D modelling | |||||
Cdn learn how to enter & interpret data in a graph. Y3 cdn learn about cell references & more/less/= symbols Y4 cdn learn how to format cells, calculate averages & how to use a spreadsheet to model a simple real-life situation. | Cdn extend previous coding skills. See table below | Cdn learn how to use Email safely, open and send attachments & explore a simulated Email scenario Cdn use 3D modelling to design a skyscraper | Cdn learn how to create Branching Databases using Adventure related topics & how to transfer data into graph forms | Cdn learn Keyboard skills using Adventure linked texts + meaning of age restrictions symbols on digital media & variety of websites
| Cdn explore, analyse and evaluate a simulation. Cdn work on a variety of activities to consolidate & extend their learning. |
Cycle B
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Y3: Spreadsheets 3.3 Y3: Graphing 3.8 Y4: Spreadsheets 4.3 | Y3: Coding 3.1 Y4: Coding 4.1 | 2Logo 4.5 | Effective Searching 4.7 | Writing for Different Purposes 4.4 | Animation 4.6
Consolidation activities |
Y3: Online Safety 3.2 Y4: Online Safety 4.2 | |||||
Cdn learn how to enter & interpret data in a graph. Y3 cdn learn about cell references & more/less/= symbols Y4 cdn learn how to format cells, calculate averages & how to use a spreadsheet to model a simple real-life situation. | Cdn extend previous coding skills. See table below | Cdn use 2Logo to direct a ‘Turtle’ around a map. Cdn learn how to program directions using Adventure themed mazes. | Cdn further develop safe internet searching skills to research Romans + discuss how to use technology in a healthy way | Cdn produce a newspaper report + plan an Adventure related campaign producing persuasive posters and letters. | Cdn learn how to create Stop Frame animation relevant to Adventure themes. Cdn work on a variety of activities to consolidate & extend their learning. |