Lesson Aim
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I can explain in simple terms what programming
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I am able to create a very simple program using strings and expressions
Starter
Main
Python Tasksheet
Category: Year 8
Year 8 – European Database
Countries of Europe project
You will create a database of the countries in Europe. For each country you need to find the following infromation.
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Country name
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Capital
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Population
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Area (sq km)
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Currency
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Time zone
Record the information in the MS Excel File below:
European Countries
Web Design
Lesson Aim
- Create a web plan for a website
- Understand what details need to be included in a web plan
Starter: Wordfit
Your teacher will show you the Wordfit grid on the board, it is your task to place the rest of the words in the grid where they fit. You will see that “ROLLOVER” has been added to start you off.
Main task
Use the website design sheet below to help you create a website proposal for your chosen scenario. You may create a website for one of the following scenarios:
- Holiday destination (eg. Spain, Florida)
- Sports team (eg Man Utd, Fulham)
- Pop Group ( eg. One Direction)
Plenary
Click on the link below and complete the lesson exit ticket
Reviewing Websites
Lesson Aim
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Think about criteria for judging a website
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Understand that an effective website will match the needs and interests of users.
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Evaluate the good and bad features of websites.
Starter
The Wordsearch (accessed via the link below) contains 15 keywords on the topic of Web Design. Find the words and try to remember them, they maybe useful in future weeks! 😉
Wordfit starter
Main
As a class review the websites below and think about the different features of a website which have to be considered when creating a website.
Main Task
Using the template (Choose the appropriate one for yourself) below it is your task to pick two/three of the websites and evaluate them. You need to think about the good and bad points, what you would change and how you might do this.
Bronze worksheet – Level 4C last year
Silver worksheet – Level 4B or 4A last year
Gold worksheet – Level 5C or above
Plenary
Click on the link below and give three must have features in a website
Year 8 – European Database
Lesson Aim
- Gather information for creating a database of European Countries
Main Task
Your task is to gather information about the countries in Europe and store it in MS Excel. You need to gather the following information:
- Name (Country)
- Area
- Population
- Capital
- Language spoken
- Currency
Extension
If you complete the gathering of all the information for all the European countries. Create a presentation about one of the countries in MS Powerpoint.
Year 8 – Yacapaca Test
Lesson Aim
- Test pupil knowledge
Main
Click on the link below to get to the online tests:
Your teacher will provide you with the ACCESS KEY
Extension
If you complete both of the tests you may go on to the link below and undertake the quizzes on the website:
Python Programming – Lesson 2
Lesson Aim
- To use two different types of input and create a simple IF…Else statement
- Understand that conditions can be made more complex by introducing multiple IF…Else statements nested together
Starter
Main
Year 8 – Reviewing websites
Lesson Aim
- Identify good features of a website
- Identify poor design features to avoid using when creating a website
Your Task
You wil review two websites and identify how a website is aimed at different audiences and what features are required to create an effective website.
Evaluate a website using the worksheet below:
Year 8 – World Record Database
Lesson Aim:
- Create Reports using Microsoft Access
Main Task
Your task today is to ensure that you have completed the queries for the task week and then create reports for each of your queries.