TERM
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
ASSESSMENT TASKS
AUTUMN
Unit 1: Welcome
Introduction to computing at SNHS, including some basic skills and online awareness

End of unit written assessment.
Unit 2: Flowol
Understanding ordering of tasks and creation of flowcharts to show the flow of data.

End of unit practical assessment. Making flowcharts to manipulate a mimic.
SPRING

Unit 3: Photoshop
Basic editing and image manipulation


End of unit practical assessment. Creating a postcard showing as many skills taught in the unit
Unit 4: Microbit – Block editor
Block programming. Using programming blocks to make the Microbit’s respond in different ways for different scenarios

End of unit practical assessment. Creating multiple short programs to show different programming techniques
SUMMER

Unit 5: Presentations
What makes a good presentation? Using the Google Slides presentation tools to make professional presentation.


On-going assessment throughout the presentation. The final presentation at the end of the unit will be assessed based on the skills shown in its production.
Unit 5: Amimation
Using Blender to create 3D drawings, basic animations with lighting and cameras.

This unit is not assessed

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The subject content that is taught in Y7 can be found below. It builds upon the skills, knowledge and understanding already developed at primary school. Our curriculum, however, is much broader and attempts to help young people develop the skills and att…

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