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ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3)

Unit 3D: Exploring simulations

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Objectives

Section 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that computer simulations can represent real or imaginary situations

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Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that computer simulations allow users to explore options
  • technique: to enter data into a computer simulation

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Section 3: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children should learn:
  • key idea: that computer simulations are simplified representations

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Section 4: INTEGRATED TASK
Children should learn:
  • to explore the effect of changing the variables in simulations and use them to make and test predictions

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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. INTEGRATED TASK