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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Understand why barcodes and QR codes were created.
- Create (and scan) their own QR code using a QR code generator website.
- Explain how infrared can be used to transmit a Boolean type signal.
- Explain how RFID works, recall a use of RFID chips, and type formulas into spreadsheets.
- Take real-time data and enter it effectively into a spreadsheet.
- Presenting the data collected as an answer to a question.
- Recognising the value of analysing real-time data.
- Analyse and evaluate transport data and consider how this provides a useful service to commuters.
Suggested prior learning
Data handling: Mars Rover 1
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Barcodes
Lesson 2: Transmitting data
Lesson 3: RFID
Lesson 4: Using RFID
Lesson 5: Transport data
Key skills
- Understanding and identifying barcodes,
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Data contained within
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
barcode
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Unit resources
Knowledge Organiser: Computing – Y6 Big Data 1
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display: Big data 1
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Big data 1 unit.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Science – recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
RSE: Online Relationships – the rules and principles for keeping safe online and how to report. How information and data is shared and used online.
Maths: interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs and use these to solve problems. Complete, read and interpret information in tables.
Suggested next steps
Data handling 2: Big Data 2
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