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ICT at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 3)

Unit 3D: Exploring simulations

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Outcomes

Section 1: SETTING THE SCENE
Children:
  • understand that computer simulations can represent real or imaginary situations
  • understand that computer simulations allow users to try things that would be difficult or impossible to do in practice

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Section 2: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children:
  • use the simulation to make and explore predictions and to identify patterns

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Section 3: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
Children:
  • evaluate simulations

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Section 4: INTEGRATED TASK
Children:
  • use simulations to develop an understanding of what is being simulated
  • develop their ability to recognise patterns and 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