I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards
I have been teaching for over 15 years and have seen the changes which have been made to the Technology curriculum. I have successfully embedded computer science into many schools' curriculums to help deliver the new computer science standards
These tasks cards will really test your students understanding of scratch. Students are given jumbled blocks, they will need to read the scenario to determine what the blocks do and therefore put them in order. Students should then test their script (blocks of code) in Scratch 3.0.
Cut out and laminate these cards and then give them to your students to practise Scratch 3.0. They can be used as a starter or review activity.
I used this in my class before students began to use Kodu. They are able to select their own Kodu characters from those shown on the sheet and begin to plan their game on paper. A label the Kodu Toolbar sheet is also included in this.
**Need a last-minute, high-quality resource on data security for your technology class?
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This emergency sub plan is designed for KS3 school students, providing a comprehensive, engaging introduction to data security. With visually engaging reading material, this resource explains how companies collect personal information and the importance of data protection. Students will develop critical skills to understand data collection practices, privacy risks, and ways to safeguard their information. Ideal for substitute teachers or tech educators looking for a ready-to-go, no-prep lesson!
Why This Resource is Essential:
Saves time with an easy-to-use, classroom-ready lesson.
Engages students with a timely, relevant topic.
Promotes digital responsibility by explaining real-world data security issues.
Provides hands-on learning through scenario-based questions.
What’s Included:
PDF Worksheets (Color & Black & White): Includes both visual reading material and varied questions.
Short and Longer Questions: Encourages critical thinking and comprehension.
Scenario-Based Questions: Real-life examples to help students apply their knowledge.
Answer Key: Detailed answers for quick grading and effective guidance.
This resource is a must-have for any technology teacher’s emergency kit, making complex cybersecurity concepts accessible and engaging for KS3 school students.
Need a quick, no-prep resource for a substitute teacher in your technology class? This Password Security emergency sub plan is perfect for KS3 school students! It includes visually engaging reading material that teaches students how to create strong, secure passwords and avoid common pitfalls. Through a combination of short-answer questions, longer written responses, and scenario-based activities, students will develop the critical skills necessary to protect their online accounts.
What’s Inside?
Detailed Reading Material: A thorough and student-friendly introduction to Cybersecurity Password Security that helps students identify what makes a good and bad password.
Short and Long Questions and Scenario-Based Questions: These questions tests students on the material they have read.
Complete Answer Key: Clear and concise answers to ensure that learning objectives are met, making it easy for substitutes to guide students through the lesson.
Why This Resource?
Ready-to-Use: No prep required, just print and go! Perfect for substitute teachers or last-minute lessons.
Visual & Engaging Content: Designed for middle school students to learn cybersecurity in a visually appealing way.
Develops Practical Skills: Teaches essential password creation strategies and how to identify weak vs. strong passwords.
Real-World Scenarios: Includes activities that connect classroom learning with real-life applications, keeping students engaged.
Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and helps subs or teachers guide discussions.
This resource is a must-have for any technology teacher wanting to ensure their students grasp the importance of strong passwords and develop the skills to protect their personal data online. Whether it’s a planned lesson or an emergency substitute situation, this resource has you covered!
**Looking for an engaging, no-prep emergency sub resource? **
This Phishing Emails lesson is perfect for KS3 school technology classes. It includes detailed, visually engaging reading material that helps students identify phishing emails and learn how to protect their personal data.
What’s Inside?
Detailed Reading Material: A thorough and student-friendly introduction to Cybersecurity Email Phishing that helps students identify phishing emails and learn how to protect their personal data.
Short and Long Questions and Scenario-Based Questions: These questions tests students on the material they have read.
Complete Answer Key: Clear and concise answers to ensure that learning objectives are met, making it easy for substitutes to guide students through the lesson.
Why This Resource?
No Prep Needed: Perfect for last-minute plans – just print and go!
Engaging and Interactive: Real-life examples make Email Phishing relatable and easy to understand for middle schoolers.
Color and Black/White worksheets provided in PDF format
Equip your students with the essential knowledge of credit and debt while providing your substitute with a stress-free, high-quality lesson plan.
Need a quick, engaging lesson for substitute teaching? This Cyberbullying Digital Responsibility emergency sub plan is designed to teach KS3 school students the critical skills to recognize, prevent, and report cyberbullying. The lesson includes visually engaging reading material that breaks down the different forms of cyberbullying and emphasizes the importance of responsible online behavior. Students will answer short and long-form questions and work through real-world scenarios to apply what they’ve learned.
Benefits:
Ready-to-Use: No prep needed—just print and teach!
Visual & Interactive: Helps students understand key concepts in an engaging way.
Develops Essential Skills: Teaches how to recognize and respond to cyberbullying incidents.
Scenario-Based Learning: Connects content to real-life situations for better retention.
Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and supports subs in guiding discussions.
What’s Included in This Product:
Reading Material on Cyberbullying Digital Responsibility (Color and Black & White PDFs)
Short and Long Answer Questions to assess understanding
Scenario-Based Activities that focus on real-world applications
Answer Key for easy assessment and feedback
This resource is an essential tool for any technology teacher, ensuring that students learn to navigate the online world safely and responsibly, even in an emergency substitute situation.
Let your students become familiar with Scratch Programming before they even use the software. Students are given a maze with symbols on them. They have to choose the correct Scratch blocks to guide the cat sprite to the end of the maze. Each maze gets progressively harder.
12 different internet safety & digital citizenship task cards which can be used in lesson for either starter activities or review activities.
Print, cut and distribute to students.
Following topics are covered:
-Passwords
-Phishing
-Virus
-Antivirus software
-Spyware
-Scam
-Identity theft
Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Halloween picture.
This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users.
This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
Let your students become familiar with very basic Python Programming before they even use the programming language. Students are given a maze with symbols on them. They have to choose the correct python code to guide the python to the end of the maze. Each maze gets progressively harder.
Teach your students how to encrypt and decrypt binary messages as well as understand binary code. This resource includes a hidden February themed message which students need to decrypt using the key (ASCII Table). Students are also given the option to write their own encrypted binary message.
This is a perfect CS unplugged activity and can be used as an introduction to a lesson, for homework, for early finishers or even when you have no access to computers in the computer lab.
These I Can statements are perfect to guide your students to develop the necessary skills when learning to code/program using Python.
The teacher or the student can tick off each I Can statement once they have demonstrated evidence for them.
I Can statements fall under the following 4 categories:
• Criteria 1: Planning
• Criteria 2: Skills Development
• Criteria 3: Explanation of Code
• Criteria 4: Efficiency of Code
These computer worksheets introduce students to different computer hardware.
Topics include:
Name the Hardware
Classify Hardware into Input/Output devices
Research Hardware
The following file formats are provided:
Google Slides™ - suitable for distance learning
PDF – suitable for CS unplugged activities
Answer keys are included in this resource.
Worksheets open in Google Slides™ so that resources can be shared with students in Google Drive or Google Classroom. This resource is suitable for Distance Learning.
A fantastic technology activity which will keep your students occupied for hours. Students need to follow the supplied instructions to create their own smartwatch using the resources provided. A color, cut and glue activity.
Students will create the following:
Home Screen with Apps
Inner Screen with Apps
These are constructed together to create their own smartwatch. Take a look at the Preview for a more in-depth look.
Use this Paper Keyboard Puzzle/Work Book with your students for them to practise using the keyboard. The workbook progresses in challenge. No need for a computer.
The following sheets are included in this booklet:
1. Keyboard Cut & Glue Letters
2. Keyboard Fingers & Numbers
3. Keyboard Fingers & Letters
4. Keyboard & vowels
5. Keyboard & sight words (2 letters)
6. Keyboard & sight words (3 letters)
7. Keyboard & Home Row Words
8. Keyboard & Emojis
9. Keyboard & Shortcuts
10. Know Your Keyboard.
A lovely display to put up in the computer lab for students to see Scratch 2.0 programming keywords associated with the alphabet.
Reference can be made to the keywords when teaching Scratch 2.0
This will liven up any computer room.
Students will need to use the “FILL TOOL” to color certain cells in the spreadsheet to reveal a hidden Valentines Day picture.
This resource is for both students beginning to learn Microsoft Excel and for experienced users.
This resource includes 6 excel files – hidden mystery pictures with instructions on how the image can be revealed.
Use these 12 different task cards to question your students about computer folders and how to stay organized.
These can be used for starter and review activities
Print out, laminate, cut and distribute to your students.
A Microsoft Excel worksheet activity which tests students’ knowledge on the following skills:
Cell referencing
Use of formulae/calculations such as subtraction and multiplication.
Making predictions by changing data
Use of Sum() function
What if questions
Use this superb resource as a simple warm up exercise or to teach new skills.
Answer Key included.
A Microsoft Excel worksheet activity which tests students’ knowledge on the following skills:
Cell referencing
Use of simple formulae/calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Use of Sum() function
Making predictions by changing data