From unbox to recycle: the journey of a digital device
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Why this why now
As pupils prepare for secondary school, they need greater responsibility for devices and data. This unit builds on safety and wellbeing by introducing secure setup, backups and device management. It links to PHE and citizenship while developing independence, resilience and environmental awareness needed for wider technology use.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that digital devices are used to create, store and share data
- Pupils can describe simple ways to keep information safe
- Pupils know that digital actions can affect wellbeing and others
- Pupils can explain that technology has environmental impacts
Why this why now
As pupils prepare for secondary school, they need greater responsibility for devices and data. This unit builds on safety and wellbeing by introducing secure setup, backups and device management. It links to PHE and citizenship while developing independence, resilience and environmental awareness needed for wider technology use.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that digital devices are used to create, store and share data
- Pupils can describe simple ways to keep information safe
- Pupils know that digital actions can affect wellbeing and others
- Pupils can explain that technology has environmental impacts
From unbox to recycle: the journey of a digital device
Pupils explore the life cycle of a digital device, from setup to disposal. They learn how to keep devices and data secure through passwords, updates and backups. Pupils also consider loss or replacement and explore the environmental and ethical impact of recycling and digital waste.
6 lessons in unit
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