Grade seven
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Grade 7 will be studying the following units this year in computer class:
* Use of ICT Systems - students start this unit by researching into different devices and how they have developed over time. They research independently their own chosen device and present their findings on a poster. The poster will be graded using this rubric. They then learn about what ICT systems are and how ICT is used in the world of work, for communications and security
* Scratch - students learn how to plan and create animations using code using Scratch. Scratch teaches students how to use block coding to alter the behavior of objects and think critically and problem solve.
*Introduction to Virtual Reality - This is an online course provided through codehs.com introducing students to the basics of virtual reality.
*Computer threats and safety measures - Students will learn about all the different types of computer security threats and the measures they should put in place to ensure that they are safe online and when using their computers.
*Google Drive - students will learn how to use Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Slides. How to create, edit and share documents using Google.
* Typing - students will continue to develop their typing skills using typing.com.
* Use of ICT Systems - students start this unit by researching into different devices and how they have developed over time. They research independently their own chosen device and present their findings on a poster. The poster will be graded using this rubric. They then learn about what ICT systems are and how ICT is used in the world of work, for communications and security
* Scratch - students learn how to plan and create animations using code using Scratch. Scratch teaches students how to use block coding to alter the behavior of objects and think critically and problem solve.
*Introduction to Virtual Reality - This is an online course provided through codehs.com introducing students to the basics of virtual reality.
*Computer threats and safety measures - Students will learn about all the different types of computer security threats and the measures they should put in place to ensure that they are safe online and when using their computers.
*Google Drive - students will learn how to use Google Drive, Google Docs and Google Slides. How to create, edit and share documents using Google.
* Typing - students will continue to develop their typing skills using typing.com.
Unit resources/details:
Unit 1:
Scratch:
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding using Scratch's block coding covering a number of exercises:
Students will work on a project - designed by themselves - with all the skills covered above.
Unit 2:
ICT Systems and their uses:
Scratch:
Students will learn the fundamentals of coding using Scratch's block coding covering a number of exercises:
- Bounce the ball
- Dance off
- Animate your name
- Fashion game
- Pong/catch game
- Maze game
- Game - different levels
- Storytelling
- Keeping score and using variables
- 'Flappy Bird' recreation
Students will work on a project - designed by themselves - with all the skills covered above.
Unit 2:
ICT Systems and their uses:
- Students will begin the unit by researching in and presenting a device that has developed over time from its first production to its current state.
- Students will understand how to define an ICT system
- Students will understand the role of ICT in the way we work at home, in business, in education, in medicine, in military, in security, and in communication