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This new unit combines two previous units, retaining the progression and skills that were covered separately in each. The Archived unit: Computing systems and networks: Bletchey Park and the Archived unit: Creating media: History of computers will no longer be updated.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that codes can be used for a number of different reasons and decode messages.
- Explain how to ensure a password is secure and how this works.
- Explain the importance of historical figures and their contribution towards computer science.
- Present information about their historical figures in an interesting and engaging manner.
- Develop an idea for a computer of the future and create a simple design.
- Produce a simple audio advert with simple edits, which demonstrate an understanding of how to use the software.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks: Search engines
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Secret codes
Lesson 2: Brute force hacking
Lesson 3: Computers of the past
Lesson 4: Future computer
Lesson 5: Audio adverts
Key skills
- Learning about the history
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Key knowledge
To know:
- The importance of
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Key vocabulary
acrostic code
audio advert
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y6 Bletchley Park and the history of computers
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Bletchley Park and the history of computers unit.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
History – a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge.
Maths – solve number and practical problems. Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10 000 000.
RSE – know the rules and principles for keeping safe online and how to report them. How to critically consider online friendships and an awareness of the risks associated with strangers online.
English: Writing – Composition. Identifying the audience and purpose. Noting and developing initial ideas. Using further organisational and presentational devices to structure text.
Design and Technology – use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products.
Suggested next steps
Data handling 1: Big Data 1
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