Learning objective
- To understand the role of computers.
Success criteria
- I can explain where computers are used.
- I can
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Recognise
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Opposites and allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should start as digital recorders to allow them to observe the role play before switching to one of the other roles.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be challenged to consider what the computers do before explaining their function in context; could suggest connections between the different computers; could identify the advantages of using this system in shops.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising computers in the world around
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Vocabulary definitions
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computer
An electronic machine that accepts and processes information to produce an output and then stores the results.
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digital recorder
A device that creates a video of what is happening.
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In this unit
Assessment Computing Y2: What is a computer?
Lesson 1: Computer parts
Lesson 2: Inputs
Lesson 3: Technology safari
Lesson 4: Invention
Lesson 5: Real-world role play
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 16th July, 2024
