Blog by Tag: Computing

Year 3 have  been learning how to save their word documents.

We researched about a variety of famous artists and saved our

work multiple times using 'save as' and 'save'. 

In our computing sessions, we've been hard at work creating backgrounds and sprites for our space-themed game.

We had to create our own background along with creating 2 new sprites (characters), one being a lander and another being a space station with a landing pad.

We then coded simple…

KNOWLEDGE: We created an animation that demonstrates the water cycle.

SKILLS: We used the internet to learn about the water cycle, navigating between and evaluating a range of websites.

VOCABULARY: Animation, Transition, Import background, copy frame

This half term in Year 4, we've been looking at variables within our computing lessons. 

What is a variable? In programming, a variable is a value that can change, depending on conditions or on information passed to the program. 

We've been creating apps where when our character hits an…

Creating a fact file using the keyboard and inserting pictures from the internet. 

In geography we have been finding out about Antarctica. 

This week, Y6 have discussed what personal information we should or should not share online.

For example, is it okay to share our favourite hobby with people online? What about our home address or which school we go to?

Chatting online can be fun but we must ensure we keep ourselves…

Today in Year 5, we looked at why it's essential to have strong passwords for our online accounts.

We were shown the most common passwords people use, why people should not use a password that is easy to guess, and the possible consequences of someone guessing these passwords.

We then had to…

In Geography, Year 5 has been looking at the physical geography of Iceland.

They have been looking at what makes Iceland such a beautiful country, from its scenic fjords to its incredible geysers.

We've created tourist information brochures to attract potential tourists to the country,…

Year 3 learned how important it is to be a security guard and have good locks so that no one can steal your information online.

Today we discussed different technology. We found out that most children in our class use an ipad or a tablet at home. We talked about our favourite games to play on the ipad/tablet and which cartoons we enjoying watching. However, with the help of Buddy the dog, we also discussed how to keep safe…

In ICT we have been using Scratch to create a computer game with a Stone Age theme.

Now where did I leave that mammoth I was going to have for tea?