ICT Overview Year 8
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – ICT
YEAR 8 – SPRING TERM
Main areas of work:
Presenting Numeric Data
- Collecting data using a sheet
- Transferring data onto a spreadsheet
- Testing hypotheses
- Making graphs from data
- Independent research
Control
- Understanding computer control in everyday life
- Using logicator, make a set of commands to control a traffic light and washing machine
Useful Websites:
Any site which gives average monthly temperatures for London and Madrid
Key words for research:
Chart
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Hypothesis
Input
Output
Decision
Sub-routine