Teaching Ideas for Computing
Classroom teaching ideas and lesson planning advice to support busy primary school teachers in Key Stages One and Two and the Foundation Stage. Discover a fantastic range of primary resources to excite and inspire pupils on different topics and themes for computing.
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Topic Launches
Select and utilise effective ways of launching a new curriculum topic covering a range of subjects in the classroom
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Topic Tree
Demonstrate prior understanding of a new classroom topic and identify questions for further research
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Learning Zones
Create different learning zones around the classroom to support development across a range of curriculum areas
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School Fireworks
Produce a mock firework display using art, music and computing skills for the whole school to enjoy in an assembly
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Current Events
Develop skills in all curriculum areas by harnessing interest in events currently happening around the world
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Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
Explore how and why the Ancient Egyptians constructed and used different pyramids and tombs to reflect their beliefs about the afterlife
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Earthquakes
Investigate and record some of the different causes and effects of earthquakes on locations around the world
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Family Belongings
Identify and record how to use apostrophes for possession with singular nouns to describe some of the different things that might be owned and used by a family
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Friendship
Read and illustrate some of the stories from the Bible that were told by Jesus about how to use different skills to support friends in a range of life situations and scenarios