KS1 / KS2 Computing: Computer programming

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Minna Kane and her team of young coders find out all about the exciting world of computer programming.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Programming a robot crocodile

A class builds a Lego crocodile and use Raspberry Pi computers and the Scratch programming language to make it snap its jaws!

Computing KS1 / KS2: Creating a simple automated driving simulator

A car sprite is programmed to move around a racing track using repetition and selection.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Creating computer generated visual effects

How visual effects in film and television use programs to control CGI behaviour.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Programming a computer game

Schoolchildren create their own simple games using on screen sprites.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Programming a robotic toy car

A toy car is programmed to move between two locations on a town plan.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Programming robots to play football

How robots can be programmed to respond to what they see, by simplifying situations.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Simulating the experience of F1 racing

How realistic, computer-controlled racing simulators are used for training F1 drivers.

Computing KS1 / KS2: Programming a webcam

A small computer and a webcam are programmed to take high altitude weather photographs.

Computing KS1 / KS2: What are bitmap graphics?

Schoolchildren create large bitmap images using black and white coloured squares.

Where next?

KS2 Computing

Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in computing lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.

Bitesize

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

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