ICT at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 3)
Unit 3D: Exploring simulations
Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
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Objectives |
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- key idea: that computer simulations allow users to explore options
- technique: to enter data into a computer simulation
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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- Ask the children to explore the first part of the simulation in small groups for a limited amount of time. Ask them to record any decisions that they have made and the results of any actions. Bring the class together to discuss what they have found out.
- Ask the children to write down what they will do next when they use the simulation again. Encourage them to think of a variety of actions. Ask the children to carry out the actions and to record what happened. Bring the class together to discuss questions such as what can be changed; how has it changed; what happens; does it always happen? Discuss any patterns and connections that they have identified and tell them how they can test if they are always true.
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- use the simulation to make and explore predictions and to identify patterns
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Points to note |
Children who find the activity easy could be encouraged to express patterns and rules formally. This provides an opportunity to develop their use of causal language such as 'because'.
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This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of
activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by
moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
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