Introduce the children in Year 6 to syntax in text-based programming and support them in understanding how small changes in Python code affect how a computer follows instructions.
year: Year 6
RSE & PSHE: Intent, implementation and impact (26/27 preview)
Teacher video: Exploring Python unit overview
This video introduces the Year 6 Python and micro:bit unit, empowering teachers to confidently support children as they move from block-based coding to writing, testing and debugging text-based programs.
Teacher video: Opening and downloading a .hex file
This video introduces managing .hex files in the Python editor, enabling teachers to confidently support Year 6 children in saving, accessing and reopening their Python projects.
Pupil video: Downloading and opening a .hex file
This video introduces how to save and reopen Python projects and how to use .hex files to manage their work in the editor.
Teacher video: Nested loops in Python
This video introduces the concept of nested loops, empowering teachers to confidently guide Year 6 children in understanding how repeated actions work together to create patterns in code.
Pupil video: Debugging Python
This video introduces debugging text-based code and supports them in identifying and fixing different types of errors in Python programs.
Pupil video: Remixing in Python
This video introduces children to remixing text-based code and supports them in using comments to explain changes to Python programs.
Pupil video: Python in the real world
This video introduces Python and helps children understand how it is used to control technology and solve real-world problems.
