Computing at School: Resources
Browse the curriculum resources which are tried and classroom tested resources submitted by primary teachers to support Computing for early to middle primary school. Topics include: Algorithms, Computer networks, Using search technologies, Using technology purposefully.
Additional details
Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4 |
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Content type | Lesson ideas |
Format | Web page |
Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking, Algorithms, Implementation (programming) |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition)
AC9TDI4K01
Explore and describe a range of digital systems and their peripherals for a variety of purposes
AC9TDI4K02
Explore transmitting different types of data between digital systems
AC9TDI4P04
Implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input |
Keywords | Algorithms, Programming, Computational Thinking, Software, Computers, Interfaces (ICT) |
Organisation | Computing At School |
Copyright | Copyright 2014 Computing At School. Free-for-education material. |
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