Author: Mr Ali

GCSE Computing – Programming Languages

Lesson Aim
  • Know the features of an IDE
  • Know the advantages of an IDE
  • Know the difference between a compiler and an interpreter
Task

Your task is to create a poster about IDE’s (Integrated Development Environment)

You need to discuss the features of an IDE the advantages of using an IDE Also include in your poster a section on the difference between an interpreter and a compiler.

 

Google Sketchup – Street Design

Lesson Aim

  • Use an increasingly wide range of tools within a 3D design application
  • Become more confident in the use of a 3D design application

Starter

Main Task

Your task is to create a street of the future, so you will need to consider what may be common in the future, such as forms of renewable energy generation.  Possible ports for powering electric cars etc.

Plenary

Review your neighbours design and then provide constructive feedback on the link below:

Sketchup Review

Introduction to Sketchup

Lesson Aim

  • Know why 3D design tools are used in the real world
  • Use a simple 3D design tool to design a piece of furniture

Starter

Main

Example designs

Your task is to create a design for a piece of household furniture such as a chair.

Extension work

Create a house for your furniture use the tutorial below:

House Tutorial A

House Tutorial B

Plenary

Work with a partner and discuss the different tools and techniques that they have used to create their chair.  Provide feedback to one another about possible improvements which could be made. Make a note of the possible improvements in MS Word