Unit 1: Algorithms

Demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts

Hexahexaflexagons are strange folded objects that have hidden sides. At any time only 2 sides are visible, but a hexahexaflexagon actually has six sides. Some sides can appear in more than one state with a different centre. Let’s start by making one:

Click here for a set of instructions (an algorithm) on how to make aHexahexaflexagon

Build your Hexahexaflexagon using the template

Task: Create your own simple Algorithm
a) Find and launch Microsoft Visio from your Start Menu
b) Create a flowchart for a simple everyday task, like making toast for example
c) Print your flowchart when you have finished and store in your folder
d) Annotate your flowchart explaining how it works



Create a flowchart of your own that could help someone solve an every day task

Try the Algorithms Quiz here

Create a flowchart for making a cup of tea in your HomeStudy Booklet. Due: Next ICT Lesson

Ethical, environmental and legal consideratins

• Resources:
  • Computer systems L3 Ethical, environmental and legal considerations
  • Data Protection Act starter (BBC Bitesize)
  • Computer systems Worksheet 3 Ethics and the environment
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations Worksheet (Word)
  • Link Video E-waste and recycling cartoon
  • Link Video Digital dump
    
• Data Protection Act: Quizzes (Teach ICT)
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act: Quizzes (Teach ICT)
• Computer Misuse Act quizzes (Teach ICT)

Play and Learn Design IT

DESIGN IT

You must produce a set of designs for your game that are detailed enough for others to visualise the finished product.

These designs should include: 

• all general rules for the game
• specific rules for each level or scene
• a storyboard for each level or scene
• methods of navigation and control
• anything else you think is important.

 Create your designs for the game.

Ask game testers for feedback on your designs and make changes if necessary.

Click here to download rules log template 

Click here to download the Storyboard Templates

MOODBOARD - FutureWorlds

Before you start on any detailed design work you must create a moodboard. This is where you communicate your initial design ideas for your game.

The moodboard should include inspirational materials/images for:

• the game genre and style
• settings/environments
• any original characters
• any music, sound effects or speech
• anything else you think is important.

You should annotate your moodboard to explain your ideas.

 Create your moodboard.

If your moodboard is not digital, you will need to submit clear images of it.

You must produce a set of designs for your game that are detailed enough for others to visualise the finished product.

Resource 1 - Click here for Moodboard Collection Checklist

Resource 2 - Click here for Moodboard Creation Checklist

Resource 3 - Click here for Full Mark Example 

Resource 4 - Bad Example Moodboards

Resource 5 - Click here for Moodboard Annotation Checklist

Computing Growth MIndsets

Memory

Volatile Memory

This is a type of computer memory that will only keep its data as long as the power stays on. When the power is switched off, all the data is gone.

An example of volatile memory is RAM - Random Access Memory.

Non Volatile

It is a type of memory that does not require power to keep its data intact.

For example ROM - Read Only Memory will retain its data even with the power switched off.

see also Volatile Memory

RAM and ROM

A computer uses two types of storage. A main store consisting of ROM and RAM, and backing stores which can be internal, eg hard disk, or external, eg a CD or USB flash drive.

ROM and RAM

Main store (or computer memory) is divided into Read Only Memory (ROM) and Random Access Memory (RAM).

ROM

ROM is memory that cannot be changed by a program or user. ROM retains its memory even after the computer is turned off. For example, ROM stores the instructions for the computer to start up when it is turned on again.

RAM

RAM is a fast temporary type of memory in which programs, applications anddata are stored. Here are some examples of what's stored in RAM:

• the operating system
• applications
• the graphical user interface (GUI)

If a computer loses power, all data stored in its RAM is lost.

Input Output Storage Test ELCS

Revision - Input / Output / Processing 
Test your knowledge - Input and Output test
Worksheet - Storage Devices
Test your knowledge - Storage Devices 


Test your knowledge - Ram and Rom
Test your knowledge and find out more - CPU
Worksheet  - Guess the dates 
Worksheet - Peripheral devices
Test your knowledge - Peripheral devices test


Revision - Inside a computer 

WIldern Radio Taster Lesson

Baseline

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Setting up blogs

L/O To develop your understanding of a blog

Outcome You will create your own blog

Starter - 5 minutes

1. Go to hubit.net

2. Have a look at a few of the ICT teacher blogs that are linked on the menu

3. These were all made using Blogger, but all have their own unique style and structure

Main - 45 minutes

Mission: In this lesson you will be creating your own ICT blog

Red Task:
a) Go to www.blogger.com
b) Log in using your Wildern details (email is: username@wildern.hants.sch.uk)
c) Set up a blog for your ICT lessons

Orange Task:

Customise your blog to a style that you like using these options:

Green Task:
Create a new blog post explaining why you have made the design choices you have

Extension Task:

Use the guide linked here to find out and try a new skill

Plenary - 10 minutes

1. Showcase your blog
2. Add the following blogs to your Reading List (click on reading list link below)

To add these blogs to your reading list simply copy the URL and click follow

The ICT Department
http://wildernschoolict.blogspot.co.uk/

Wildern eSafety
http://wilderne-safety.blogspot.co.uk/

Your ICT teacher
http://missrymill.blogspot.co.uk/

Wildern Radio

http://wildernradioheads.blogspot.co.uk/

Your House

http://alba-house.blogspot.co.uk/
http://bedford-house.blogspot.co.uk/
http://driscollhouseblog.blogspot.co.uk/
http://jubilee-house.blogspot.co.uk/
http://paxtonhouse.blogspot.co.uk/
http://sovereign-house.blogspot.co.uk/

Logic Gates

a)Students should access the Logic Gate Simulator here: http://logic.ly/demo/ and create 3

simple circuits for AND, NOT and OR using a light bulb to demonstrate the circuit is working

in the correct way

Future Worlds Game Overview

SPB Future Worlds

Game Overview

You must produce some ideas for your game.

Read all the information for creating the game and make sure you understand what you need to do.

 Complete a game overview that outlines:

• Target audience: Who is the game aimed at? Age group (any age range between 4 and 16)? Girls and/or boys?
• Purpose/objective: What does the player have to do to complete the game? What should they learn?
• PEGI rating: What is the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) rating?

Discuss your game overview with your teacher and get their approval before you continue.

Resource 1 - Click here for Future Worlds game overview

Our Chosen Scenario

• A shady government official named Kasu Masae needs a team to break into the datavault belonging to OptCel Global and retrieve a number of glass cubes containing advanced alien technology. The datavault can only be accessed by an antique floppy disk. The security surrounding and within the massive vault is extremely high. Will the team succeed in retrieving the glass cubes?