Links, ideas and activities will be added here to make this a place you can go to practice the skills you have been learning in school.
Communication
Developing Skills in Word Processing
Word banks- Using and creating simple word banks to aid with word processing skills
Mind Maps-Web Publishing- Edit homepage/containers, upload and save work files/folders, make votes, and join in discussion forums
Digital recording- Uisng a camera/ flip/ digital blue
Recording Sound-
Developing Skills in Word Processing
Word banks- Using and creating simple word banks to aid with word processing skills
Mind Maps-
Digital recording- Uisng a camera/ flip/ digital blue
Musical composition-Rythym and Beat
http://www.2simple.com/music/
Software Manual-Music Toolkit
Control and the Environment
Ladybird and leaf activity http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_286_g_1_t_3.html?open=activities
Logo
Microsoft Windows Free Download of software program MSW Logo
Forward= fd
Backward= bk
Right Turn= rt
Left Turn= lt
Clear Screen= cs (Drawings made by turtle)
Clear text= ct (Commands entered previously)
RE-CAP from previous unit:-
By using the edit feature you have much more opportunity to create interesting things which, can be built on later.
edit "xxxx
xxxx = the name of the shape you are creating. These could be square, square 1, square2, square3 etc if I wanted diferent sizes. Or to make it really clear square50- the number representing the length of the sides.
if you type edit "square100 in the command line a new box comes up.
after To square100, on a new line underneath type your command-
repeat 4 [fd 100 lt 90]
It is important that you click on, File, save and exit to close the edit window.
In the command line type:-
square100
Logo will create a square based of the commands you entered in the edit box.
Task 3)
Create different sizes of squares using the ( edit "xxx ) feature, making sure they are labelled clearly and spelt the same.
TIP:-Many of you get frustrated and want to prove me wrong. "Miss, it doesn't work, I've done it three times!" But they had not checked their spelling. They had saved it as sqare200 and then repeatedly typed square200 telling me it was spelt correctly, when typing into the command line. Which, was true but, they had not checked back to their saved edit " name which was spelt incorrectly. So make sure whatever name you use in the edit mode it is the same as you type in the command line.
Example:
edit "square200
after
To square200 type the repeat command
repeat 4 [fd 200 lt 90]
Handling Data
Using simple Databases
Objectives:
technique: to search a database using different fields.
key idea: that searches can be carried out using more than one criterion
technique: to search a database using 'AND'
technique: to search a database using 'OR'
key idea: that information found is often unhelpful
technique: to skim read and sift information to modify a search strategy
- to use complex searches to locate information
- to use IT to test an hypothesis
(2Simple 2Investigate)
Lesson 1
Intro- recap on Databases units in both year 3 and 4. specifically the questioning element within branching databases. Draw similarities to the questions they had to create previously giving a true or false answer.
Show example of example record and each field, highlighting the differences of entering text and entering an option from the drop down lists.
Demonstrate how to upload an image and where to find resources needed on the school network.
Using a previously created shared class database based on the personal details of the class. Fields should include written information unique to the individuals, as well as using lists for example eye colour and hair colour.
Recap on the meaning of fields and records within a database and how to add a new record.
Demonstrate how to upload an image or draw a picture of themselves.
While individuals are adding the information at different times the database will not be ready to use until all fields are complete.
Fields to include in the database:- Photo, first name, last name, D.O.B, age, eye colour, hair colour, height, favourite food, Favourite TV, Favourite Hobby, Best friend
EXT:-
Recap on grouping and sorting within a database, using the fruit database already stored with 2investigate.
Sort using different fields and with a partner make up questions and find the answers taking it in turns.
Lesson 2
Make sure that the photos taken of individuals are added to the database.
Add the heights of individuals who didn't have this information during the previous lesson.
Clarify misconceptions on some of the fields that were not entered correctly.
Using the shared database answer the questions using the sorting and grouping facility.
Pupil Self Assessment
I know what a database is used for
I have participated in a class shared database.
I can load and prepare a database?
Enter data into a database?
Check for mistakes in the data and change them?
Sort the data?
Search the database to answer questions?
Show data as a graph
Use a CD-Rom to find a topic, or search an alternative database; for example within a program or on the www?
Enter accurate data to achieve accurate results?
add and remove data from records?
Design a data collection form and accurately collect data
Make my own database?
Save my own databases?
Search and sort?
Enter and read data?
Print from my database?
I have added collected information to a database. I have used it to answer my questions and to locate a relationship between areas of data?
Modelling and Simulation
Graphical modelling- Manipulating Shapes and drawing tools
Online Simulation
Simulation devices- Recognition and some experiences
Simulation- PC Platform games and interactive programs/books, handheld consoles
Building and developing a simple adventure game
Internet use
Web searches within Specific search engines
