Improve your computer skills with these links to ICT resources. Suitable for ages 5-11 years, KS1, KS2 and elementary grades 1-6. Learn how to navigate, data handling, effective searching and internet safety with this selection of lesson plans, printable and interactive activities. Perfect for teachers to use in the classroom or parents wanting to help their child gain essential computer knowledge.
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Research Surprise Download
Madison is using dad's laptop to research information for a school project. A pop-up ad appears that says she's won an iPad. She doesn't remember entering a contest to win an iPad. What should she do?
Computer Room Lesson Plan
Mike Fleetham has done a brilliant job in writing a scheme of work for introducing children to computers, also has pdf with the main vocabulary which the scheme aims to introduce.
Thinkuknow Interactive
A great site with areas for different age groups. Contains cartoons, jigsaws, text and teacher resources.
Covers all aspects of safety online.
Building Blocks Interactive
Drag and drop the building blocks to make anything you want.
What Is A Database? Interactive
A database is a computerised system that makes it easy to search, select and store information. Databases are used in many different places. Your school might use a database to store information about attendance or to store pupils' and teachers' contact information. A database like this will probably be protected with a password to make sure that people’s personal information is kept safe.
Teddy Bear Labels Interactive
This simple labelling activity can be used to reinforce the idea of labels and as a framework for children to begin to add their own captions and labels to familiar scenes such as a teddy bear's picnic.
