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ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

Unit 1A: An introduction to modelling

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Objectives

Section 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that computers can represent real or fantasy situations

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Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that a computer representation allows the user to make choices and that different decisions produce different outcomes
  • technique: to use a mouse to move and place items accurately on a screen

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Section 3: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that a computer can be used to represent a wide range of environments and some are more elaborate than others

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Section 4: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that a computer model is not an exact replica of the original

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Section 5: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that they can use a computer to create representations of various scenarios
  • technique: to use simple tools in a painting package
  • technique: to print out their painting
  • technique: to add stamps/motifs or clip art to a scene

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Section 6: INTEGRATED TASK
Children should learn:
  • to create a representation of a real or a fantasy situation

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Sections in this unit

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1. SETTING THE SCENE
2. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
3. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
4. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
5. SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
6. INTEGRATED TASK