Computing fundamentals
Unit of work
6 lessons
MakeCode
11-14 yrs
This series of six lessons is aimed at students in the first year of secondary school. Students are introduced to the core concepts of computational thinking, programming and computer systems through unplugged activities and learning with the BBC micro:bit. No prior learning is assumed and this is an ideal introduction for students to ensure they have a shared understanding of these important elements of computing.
Computational thinking:
Algorithms
Flowcharts
Pseudocode
Computer systems:
Hardware & software
Input/output
Programming:
Iteration
Selection

Lessons created in partnership with Nominet