KS1 & KS2 computing curriculum

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Computing
Year 6

Communication and the internet

6 lessons

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  • Effective use of tools
  • Safety and security

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In this unit pupils explore how data is transferred over the internet. They will examine addressing and the makeup and structure of data packets. They will investigate how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration and how to communicate responsibly on the internet.

As pupils’ use of the internet grows, it is important they begin to understand not just how to use it, but how it works. This unit introduces the idea that data is transferred across the internet through addressing and packets giving pupils insight into the systems that make online communication possible. By collaborating on shared projects, they see the opportunities technology offers while also evaluating different methods of communication. Learning about responsible communication ensures they develop an awareness useful for both school and everyday life.

  1. Internet addresses
  2. Data packets
  3. Working together
  4. Shared working
  5. How we communicate
  6. Communicating responsibly

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