Planets
This computing teaching pack for Key Stage Two gets the children to record how to use databases to store, organise and interrogate data and information about different planets in the Solar System. The class can explain the importance of edit and correcting collected information for errors and omissions.
Identify and record how to use databases to store, organise and interrogate data and information about different planets found in the Solar System
Lesson One : Astronauts
Practise using a database to research and record some facts and information related to individual astronauts who can work in space to perform different functions
Lesson Two : Data Entry
Explain and model how to add researched data and information records to a database about some of the celestial objects that can be found in the Solar System
Lesson Three : Space Data
Investigate how to research and collect facts and information about some different celestial objects to enter into a database about space
Lesson Four : Changing Data
Practise changing and adapting the layout and structure of a database about some different celestial objects for a range of special purposes and functions
Lesson Five : Editing Data
Explore and record how to check and correct information that has been added to a database about some of the different planets that can be found in the Solar System
Lesson Six : Planets Questions
Investigate how to search for answers to key questions using a class prepared database about some of the special celestial objects that can be found in space
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New Start
Explore how to prepare for and deal with some of the new events and special occasions that someone might experience in life
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Viking Settlement
Explore how the Vikings settled and built communities in Britain in the past by referencing their culture and traditions
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Changing Seasons
Investigate changes that can happen to the natural world during the four seasons of the year and reflect on similar changes that can occur in people’s lives
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Chinese Dragons
Select and combine different mouldable and other materials to create masks representing dragons that can be worn during a performance dance