Year 7 — Computer Science

Term1 : Understanding Computers

This unit focuses on how a computer works. Students discover and learn how the hardware is used to make them. Whilst completing this unit, students will be able to distinguish between software and hardware, also encouraging them to begin to think like a Computer Scientist.

Students will sit an end of unit quiz to assess their understanding and knowledge of the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 2: E-Safety

This unit focuses on using the internet and going online safely. Whilst completing this unit, students will be learning how to stay safe online, whilst creating their own animation and games that will educate and promote e-safety to others.

Students will sit an end of unit quiz to assess their understanding and knowledge of the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 3: Spreadsheets

This unit focuses on using spreadsheets to input data, using basic formulas to analyse data. Students will also be able to create a battleships game using Microsoft Excel.

Students will sit a multiple choice end of unit assessment to assess their understanding and knowledge of the the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 4: Animation

This unit focuses on developing their creativity and begin to learn the different techniques that will bring different images to life as animations.

Students will sit an end of unit quiz to assess their understanding and knowledge of the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 5: Game Design

This unit focuses on using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade to create exciting games and testing them out.

Students will sit an end of unit quiz to assess their understanding and knowledge of the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community:

Term 6: Graphic Design

This unit focuses on developing skill in using PhotoShop. Students will be able to explain how to layer work in PhotoShop, and will be able to create their own Film Poster.

Students will sit an end of unit quiz to assess their understanding and knowledge of the unit.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural

Develop the individual:

Create a supportive community: