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Term 1
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School systems and working practices
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How to use the school systems
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Understanding good working practices
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E-communication & e-safety
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Term 2
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Hardware and software
- Charles Babbage and What is a computer?
- Hardware peripherals
- Application software
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Term 3
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Data representation
- Units of data
- Binary number system (4-bit)
- How sound is represented
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Term 4
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Algorithms
- Computational thinking skills
- Flowcharts
- - Standard algorithms (linear/binary search)
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Term 5
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Programming Techniques using Python
- Variables and assignment
- Inputs, outputs and storage
- Making decisions in programs
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Term 6
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Human Computer Interaction
- Steve Jobs and Computer design
- Impact of computers on the environment
- The future of computers
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