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Confident Computing for Year 5
Drive digital innovation in the classroom. Teach coding, simulations,

systems, surveys, blogging and robotics.

Programming 1
 

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Advanced Micro:bits
How do students use the micro:bit in this unit?
Learners will revise their knowledge of micro:bits before learning how to simulate classic games and products with the device.



Lesson 1: Inputs and outputs
Lesson 2: The micro:bit accelerometer
Lesson 3: Variables and randomisation
Lesson 4: Virtual prediction tool
Lesson 5: Virtual games

 

Programming 2
 

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Programming Simulations​

What do students learn in this unit?

Pupils will explore real world simulations and learn the benefits of being able to model real world situations in programming.

 


Lesson 1: Assessing real world simulations
Lesson 2: Simulations and variables
Lesson 3: Manually controlled variables
Lesson 4: Solar system simulation part 1
Lesson 5: Solar system simulation part 2

 

Networks and Systems
 

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Systems and Searching

What does this unit focus on?

Learners explore computer systems and networks to develop their understanding of how data is transmitted around the World Wide Web.



Lesson 1: Digital systems and data flow
Lesson 2: Data journeys
Lesson 3: Advanced search techniques
Lesson 4: Search rankings
Lesson 5: Research project

 

Data Handling
 

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Introduction to Surveys

What data skills are taught in this unit?

Students will develop their understanding of how to collect and organise data using surveys before interpreting the data and representing it visually. 



Lesson 1: Exploring surveys
Lesson 2: Designing surveys
Lesson 3: Sharing surveys and data collection
Lesson 4: Interpreting survey data
Lesson 5: Communication survey results

 

Digital Key Skills
 

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Blogging

What does this unit involve?

​Students will combine literacy skills with online communication through blogging enhancing their writing with multimedia features.



Lesson 1: What is a blog?
Lesson 2: Writing blogs
Lesson 3: Writing a first blog
Lesson 4: Editing and improving blogs
Lesson 5: Blogging project

 

Online Safety
 

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Online Safety

What is taught in this e‑safety unit?

​In this unit, students will understand how their online actions shape the future, foster safe and respectful interactions, protect data and know their rights and how to report concerns.


Lesson 1: Online identity and digital footprint
Lesson 2: Communication and relationships
Lesson 3: Information reliability
Lesson 4: Online privacy and security
Lesson 5: Managing content and wellbeing
Lesson 6: Rights and responsibilities

Year 5 students working on e-safety
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