KS1 & KS2 computing curriculum

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Year 5

Introduction to computer systems

6 lessons

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In this unit pupils will explore computer systems and how information is transferred between devices. They will explore the input, output and processes of a variety of different real-world systems. Pupils will discover how information is found on the WWW through learning how search engines work.

In this unit pupils develop their understanding of computer systems and how information is transferred between systems and devices. They consider small-scale systems as well as large-scale systems. They explain the input, output, and process aspects of a variety of different real-world systems. Pupils will discover how information is found on the World Wide Web, through learning how search engines work (including how they select and rank results) and what influences searching, and through comparing different search engines.

  1. Digital systems
  2. Computer systems in society
  3. Searching the web
  4. Selecting search results
  5. How search results are ranked
  6. How search results can be influenced

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