Upper Key Stage 2
Computing – Upper KS2
Cycle A
Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Y5: Spreadsheets 5.3 Y6: Spreadsheets 6.3 | Y5: Coding 5.1 Y6: Coding 6.1 | Databases 5.4 | Concept Maps 5.7
| Binary 6.7 | Blogging 6.4
Consolidation activities |
Y5: Online Safety 5.2 Y6: Online Safety 6.2 | 3-D Modelling 5.6 | ||||
Y5 cdn learn to use formulae to convert measurements & to calculate area & perimeter Y6 cdn learn how to use a spreadsheet to investigate probability, calculate discount/final prices. Y5 & Y6 plan an Adventure themed real-life event. | Cdn extend previous coding skills. See table below
| Cdn develop an understanding of Databases interpreting a ready-made Alien database & moving on to create own Adventure related databases | Cdn use 2Connect Story Mode to plan & create an informative text relevant to Adventure theme. Cdn learn about their online responsibilities & consider +/- effects of technology | Cdn develop an understanding of the Binary System Cdn use 3D software including PM & Tinkercad to create Favela models | Cdn are introduced to Blogging, creating their own Blog + Class Blog. 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 |
Y5: Spreadsheets 5.3 Y6: Spreadsheets 6.3 | Y5: Coding 5.1 Y6: Coding 6.1 | Networks 6.6
| Game Creator 5.5 | Text Adventures 6.5 | Quizzing 6.7
Consolidation activities |
Y5: Online Safety 5.2 Y6: Online Safety 6.2 | |||||
Y5 cdn learn to use formulae to convert measurements & to calculate area & perimeter Y6 cdn learn how to use a spreadsheet to investigate probability, calculate discount/final prices. Y5 & Y6 plan an Adventure themed real-life event. | Cdn extend previous coding skills. See table below
| Cdn learn about meaning of WWW/LAN/ WAN. They consider the history/future of the Internet. Cdn learn about their online responsibilities & consider +/- effects of technology | Cdn use 2DIY to create an Adventure themed game considering scene, environment & quest + peer evaluation. They use their DT skills to produce packaging and promotional material for their chosen audience using PM & Tinkercad 3D modelling. | Cdn use 2Connect to plan & create text based adventures - Treasure Quest in Pompeii | Cdn use 2Quiz to learn how to use different question types & explore existing quizzes. They create an Adventure based quiz for their partners Cdn work on a variety of activities to consolidate & extend their learning. |