Hexadecimal Conversion

Trends in Computing

• Describe a development in computing
• Describe different examples of the use / application of that technology and their impact
• Use key technical terms when describing their development
• Describe examples of ethcial, social and legal considerations related to their chosen development

Year 7 Scratch Evidence

Click here to download your Scratch Evidence Document

Unit 4: Computer Language, Staying Safe and Networks

Understand how to decode binary numbers and convert them to letters using ASCII.

Unit 4: Staying Safe

Unit 4: Networks

Be able to recognise the different types of computer networks and where they are used

Network Simulation Tool Download



1. Launch Microsoft Visio

2. Create a LAN that includes at least:

• 5 Computers
• A Printer
• A Server

Unit 4: Input and Output and Computer Components

Understand the differences between input and output devices
Recognise where sensors are used in everyday objects

Unit 4: Computer Components

Be able to recognise the key components that make up a computer and identify their functionality

Making a cup of tea flowchart

Binary Finary

SCRATCH PROGRAMMING TASK DIAMOND HUNT

 

Scratch cards - These might help you 

EVIDENCE AND CHECKLIST
Diamond Hunt Evidence Template
Checklist - Use this to tick off when you have completed a task

RESOURCES FOR LESSONS
Lesson 21 Resource 1 - Task Sheet
Lesson 21 Resource 2 - Diamond Hunt Game

Practice flowchart symbols
Flowchart symbols
Drag and Drop Activity Symbols 
Drag and Drop Activity Alarm

Lesson 23 Resource 1 - Variable annotations
Lesson 24 Resource 1 - Repeat Until annotations
Lesson 25 Resource 1 - Practice Scratch Game - Broadcast

Period 2 Cover 17th March 2016

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Hello everyone sorry I am missing your lesson today.

Please spend today's lesson finishing your own original backgrounds for the five different levels of your game

Same size as other screens 640 v 480 saved as a PNG

Think about different types of background we could use in our scenario I emailed you this information before

Please email me all five of your level screens at the end of the lesson

here are some example game backgrounds

No need for headphones or mobile phones

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Introduction to binary

Learning Objectives:

• Define the terms bit, nibble, byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte
• Understand that data needs to be converted into a binary format to be processed by a computer
• Convert positive denary whole numbers (0-255) into 8-bit binary numbers and vice versa

Data Representation L1 Introduction to binary

Data Representation Worksheet 1 Binary to denary conversion

Data Representation Homework 1 Introduction to binary

ASCII Codes

Play And Learn - Game Interface

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - To appreciate what makes an effective game interface

Outcomes

Red - You will have created at least 2 interface screens
Amber - You will have created at least 4 interface screens
Green - You will have created all interface screens

Starter

• What do you need to work on in today's lesson

Main

1. Main Menu (Start/Home Screen)
2. Help (What you have to do/Backstory/Aim of the game)
3. Instructions (How to use the game)
4. Winner Screen
5. Loser Screen
6. Any other screens that are relevant to your game
7. Start creating the backgrounds for your level

Plenary

• DOWNLOAD THE ASSETS TABLE FROM HERE - make sure that record your interface screens as primary assets and any image from the internet as secondary assets
• Make sure all of your game screens have been saved as PNG file