Scheme of work for Primary 1 ICT (Information and Communication Technology)

### **Term 1: Introduction to ICT**

**Week 1: Introduction to ICT**

- **Topic**: What is ICT?

- **Objectives**:

- Understand what ICT means.

- Recognize different types of ICT devices (computers, phones, tablets).

- **Activities**:

- Show pictures or real examples of ICT devices.

- Simple discussion about where and how these devices are used.

- **Materials**: Flashcards with pictures of ICT devices, actual devices if available.

**Week 2: Parts of a Computer**

- **Topic**: Basic parts of a computer

- **Objectives**:

- Identify basic parts of a computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU).

- **Activities**:

- Show and name the parts of a computer.

- Let students touch and identify the parts on a real computer.

- **Materials**: A computer, posters or diagrams of a computer.

**Week 3: Computer Etiquette**

- **Topic**: Basic rules for using computers

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to care for a computer.

 - Understand basic etiquette like not banging the keyboard or screen.

- **Activities**:

- Discuss and role-play proper handling of computers.

- **Materials**: A computer, rules poster.

**Week 6 and 7: Introduction to the Keyboard**

- **Topic**: Getting to know the keyboard

- **Objectives**:

- Identify some keys on the keyboard (letters, numbers, spacebar).

- **Activities**:

- Keyboard exploration – let students press keys and see the results on the screen.

- **Materials**: Computers, worksheets with key names.

**Week 4 and 5: Using the Mouse**

- **Topic**: How to use a computer mouse

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to hold and click a mouse.

- **Activities**:

- Practice clicking and dragging on the computer.

- Simple games that require mouse use.

- **Materials**: Computers with mouse, mouse practice games.

**Week 3: Basic Computer Operations**

- **Topic**: Turning on and off a computer

- **Objectives**:
 - Learn how to turn a computer on and off safely.

- **Activities**:

- Demonstrate turning on and shutting down a computer.

- Let students practice with supervision.

- **Materials**: Computers.

### **Term 2: Basic Computer Skills**

**Week 1: Introduction to Typing**

- **Topic**: Typing simple words

- **Objectives**:

- Type their names and simple words.

- **Activities**:

- Typing practice with simple words.

- **Materials**: Computers, typing software or practice sheets.

**Week 2: Introduction to Drawing Software**

- **Topic**: Using a simple drawing program (e.g., MS Paint)

- **Objectives**:

- Open and draw simple shapes and pictures.

- **Activities**:

- Guided drawing activity using drawing software.

- **Materials**: Computers, drawing software.

**Week 3: Saving and Opening Files**

- **Topic**: Saving and retrieving work

 - **Objectives**:

- Learn to save a file and open it later.

- **Activities**:

- Practice saving a drawing and opening it again.

- **Materials**: Computers.

**Week 4: Introduction to Multimedia (Sound and Video)**

- **Topic**: Understanding sound and video

- **Objectives**:

- Recognize sound and video files.

- Learn how to play simple audio and video files.

- **Activities**:

- Play short videos and music clips.

- **Materials**: Computers, multimedia files.

**Week 5: Using Educational Software**

- **Topic**: Introduction to educational games/software

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to use a simple educational game or software.

- **Activities**:

- Play a game or use software designed for learning (e.g., a math or reading game).

- **Materials**: Computers, educational software.

**Week 6: Introduction to the Internet**

- **Topic**: Basic understanding of the internet

 - **Objectives**:

- Learn what the internet is and basic uses.

- **Activities**:

- Explain with simple examples (e.g., watching videos, finding pictures).

- **Materials**: Computer, internet connection, safe browser.

### **Term 3: Practical Application and Review**

**Week 1: Review of Computer Parts and Operations**

- **Topic**: Revisit computer parts and basic operations

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce identification and use of computer parts.

- **Activities**:

- Hands-on review and quiz game.

- **Materials**: Computers, flashcards.

**Week 2: Practical Typing and Drawing**

- **Topic**: Typing and drawing practice

- **Objectives**:

- Improve typing skills and drawing using software.

- **Activities**:

- Typing practice and creating a simple picture.

- **Materials**: Computers.

**Week 3: Introduction to Simple Text Editing**

- **Topic**: Basic text formatting (bold, italic, underline)

 - **Objectives**:

- Format text in a word processor.

- **Activities**:

- Practice applying simple text formatting to sentences.

- **Materials**: Computers, word processing software.

**Week 4: Creating a Simple Document**

- **Topic**: Making a simple document

- **Objectives**:

- Combine typing, drawing, and formatting to create a document.

- **Activities**:

- Guide students to create a document with text and pictures.

- **Materials**: Computers, word processing software.

**Week 5: Introduction to Safe Computer Use**

- **Topic**: Staying safe while using computers and the internet

- **Objectives**:

- Understand basic rules for safe computer and internet use.

- **Activities**:

- Discuss safe practices like not sharing personal information.

- **Materials**: Computers, safety posters.

**Week 6: Assessment and Fun Learning Activities**

- **Topic**: Final assessment and fun games

- **Objectives**:
 - Assess students' understanding of the term's topics.

- **Activities**:

- Simple quiz or hands-on tasks.

- Fun computer-based games to reinforce learning.

- **Materials**: Computers, quiz materials, games.

### **Materials and Resources Needed**

- Computers with internet access

- Typing practice software

- Drawing and word processing software

- Educational games or software

- Multimedia files for sound and video

- Flashcards and posters

### **Assessment Methods**

- Observation and participation in class activities

- Simple quizzes and practical tasks

- Creation of simple documents and drawings

- End-of-term review and assessment

This scheme of work should provide a comprehensive introduction to ICT for Primary 1 students, laying a
solid foundation for future learning.

Here’s a scheme of work for Primary 2 ICT:

### **Term 1: Building on Basic ICT Skills**

**Week 1: Introduction and Review of Primary 1 Concepts**

- **Topic**: Review of basic computer parts and operations

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce knowledge of computer parts (monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU).

- Review how to turn on/off the computer and basic etiquette.

- **Activities**:

- Interactive Q&A session, hands-on review.

- **Materials**: Computers, flashcards.

**Week 2: Introduction to Word Processing**

- **Topic**: Understanding the basics of Microsoft Word

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to open and navigate Microsoft Word.

- Identify the main components: Ribbon, Toolbar, Document Area.

- **Activities**:

- Demonstrate how to open a new document and type.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 3: Typing Practice and Text Editing**

- **Topic**: Improving typing skills and basic text editing

- **Objectives**:

- Practice typing simple sentences.

- Learn to use basic text editing tools: bold, italics, underline.

- **Activities**:
 - Typing practice with provided sentences.

- **Materials**: Computers, typing practice sheets.

**Week 4: Introduction to Saving and Opening Documents**

- **Topic**: Managing documents in Microsoft Word

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to save a document with a specific name.

- Practice opening existing documents.

- **Activities**:

- Guided practice on saving and reopening documents.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 5: Introduction to Drawing Tools**

- **Topic**: Using drawing tools in Word and Paint

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use basic drawing tools in Microsoft Word and MS Paint.

- Create simple drawings and add them to a document.

- **Activities**:

- Drawing practice using shapes and lines.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word, MS Paint.

**Week 6: Combining Text and Images**

- **Topic**: Inserting and formatting images in a document

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to insert images into a document.

 - Practice resizing and positioning images.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple document combining text and images.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 7: Introduction to Basic Internet Skills**

- **Topic**: Safe browsing and searching on the internet

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to perform basic searches using a child-friendly search engine.

- Understand internet safety basics.

- **Activities**:

- Guided practice on safe internet searching.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access, child-safe browser.

**Week 8: Creating a Simple Document**

- **Topic**: Applying skills learned to create a document

- **Objectives**:

- Combine text, images, and basic formatting to create a simple story or report.

- **Activities**:

- Students create and save a document on a given topic.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

---

### **Term 2: Developing ICT Proficiency**

**Week 1: Advanced Typing Skills**

- **Topic**: Improving typing speed and accuracy

- **Objectives**:

- Practice typing more complex sentences and paragraphs.

- **Activities**:

- Typing drills with focus on accuracy and speed.

- **Materials**: Computers, typing software.

**Week 2: Working with Lists and Paragraphs**

- **Topic**: Creating and formatting lists and paragraphs

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create bullet points and numbered lists.

- Practice text alignment and spacing.

- **Activities**:

- Format a given text with bullet points and alignments.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 3: Introduction to Tables**

- **Topic**: Creating and formatting tables in Word

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to insert a table.

- Practice entering and formatting data within a table.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple table (e.g., timetable or list).

 - **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 4: Introduction to Multimedia in Documents**

- **Topic**: Inserting and playing audio and video in documents

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to insert multimedia elements like audio and video clips.

- **Activities**:

- Insert a sound clip and a video into a document.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word, audio/video files.

**Week 5: Introduction to Presentations**

- **Topic**: Basic skills in creating presentations (MS PowerPoint)

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create simple slides with text and images.

- Understand the concept of slide transitions.

- **Activities**:

- Create a basic 3-slide presentation.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft PowerPoint.

**Week 6: Using the Internet for Research**

- **Topic**: Introduction to research using the internet

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to search for specific information safely.

- Understand the concept of keywords.

- **Activities**:
 - Practice finding information online for a class project.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access.

**Week 7: Combining ICT Skills**

- **Topic**: Integrating word processing, drawing, and research skills

- **Objectives**:

- Create a document that includes text, images, tables, and research information.

- **Activities**:

- Students complete a mini-project combining all skills learned.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word, internet access.

**Week 8: Assessment and Review**

- **Topic**: Reviewing the term’s work and assessing understanding

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce key concepts and assess students’ proficiency.

- **Activities**:

- Conduct a practical assessment where students demonstrate their skills.

- **Materials**: Computers, assessment sheets.

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### **Term 3: Application and Exploration**

**Week 1: Review of Previous Terms**

- **Topic**: Recap of key ICT concepts from Terms 1 and 2

 - **Objectives**:

- Refresh knowledge of previously covered topics.

- **Activities**:

- Group activities and quizzes to review skills.

- **Materials**: Computers, quiz materials.

**Week 2: Advanced Formatting in Word**

- **Topic**: Working with styles, headers, and footers

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to apply and modify text styles.

- Insert headers and footers in a document.

- **Activities**:

- Practice using styles and adding headers/footers.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 3: Exploring More Multimedia Tools**

- **Topic**: Creating more advanced multimedia projects

- **Objectives**:

- Combine images, audio, and video into a document or presentation.

- **Activities**:

- Create a multimedia-enhanced document or a short presentation.

- **Materials**: Computers, multimedia files, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

**Week 4: Introduction to Simple Coding Concepts**

- **Topic**: Introduction to basic coding (e.g., using Scratch or Code.org)

 - **Objectives**:

- Understand basic programming concepts like sequences and loops.

- **Activities**:

- Guided practice on a simple coding platform.

- **Materials**: Computers, access to coding platforms like Scratch.

**Week 5: Creating a Digital Story**

- **Topic**: Using Word and PowerPoint to create digital stories

- **Objectives**:

- Combine text, images, and narration to tell a story.

- **Activities**:

- Students create and present a digital story.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

**Week 6: Introduction to Email**

- **Topic**: Understanding the basics of email

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to compose and send an email.

- **Activities**:

- Practice sending a simple email with an attachment.

- **Materials**: Computers, email accounts (set up with supervision).

**Week 7: Collaborative Project**

- **Topic**: Working together on a group project using ICT tools

- **Objectives**:
 - Collaborate on a document or presentation.

- **Activities**:

- Group work on a shared document or presentation.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

**Week 8: End-of-Term Review and Celebration**

- **Topic**: Final review and fun activities

- **Objectives**:

- Celebrate the term’s achievements and review key concepts.

- **Activities**:

- Fun ICT-related games and quizzes.

- **Materials**: Computers, games, quiz materials.

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### **Materials and Resources Needed**

- Computers with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) installed

- Internet access for research and safe browsing activities

- Multimedia files (audio, video) for practice

- Child-friendly coding platforms (e.g., Scratch, Code.org)

- Email accounts (supervised) for practice

- Flashcards, posters, and other visual aids

### **Assessment Methods**

- Observation of practical tasks and student participation

 - Short quizzes to reinforce learning

- Practical assessments at the end of each term

- Group projects and presentations to evaluate

Here’s a scheme of work for Primary 3 pupils on ICT, designed to help them build upon their previous
knowledge while introducing new concepts and skills.

### **Term 1: Enhancing Basic Computer Skills**

**Week 1: Review of Primary 2 ICT Skills**

- **Topic**: Recap of basic word processing, typing, and internet safety.

- **Objectives**:

- Refresh knowledge of previous ICT concepts.

- Identify areas for improvement.

- **Activities**: Class discussion, hands-on review of Microsoft Word.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 2: File Management**

- **Topic**: Understanding file types and organization.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn about different file types (documents, images, videos).

- Practice organizing files into folders.

- **Activities**: Create folders and save various file types.

- **Materials**: Computers, various file types for practice.

**Week 3: Advanced Typing Practice**

 - **Topic**: Improving typing speed and accuracy.

- **Objectives**:

- Practice typing longer sentences and paragraphs.

- Focus on accuracy and speed.

- **Activities**: Typing drills with increasing complexity.

- **Materials**: Computers, typing software.

**Week 4: Introduction to Formatting in Word Processing**

- **Topic**: Formatting text in Microsoft Word.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to format text using font styles, colors, and sizes.

- Practice applying bullet points and numbered lists.

- **Activities**: Create a formatted document with headings, lists, and color.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 5: Inserting and Editing Images in Word**

- **Topic**: Using images in a word document.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to insert, resize, and position images.

- Practice wrapping text around images.

- **Activities**: Create a document that includes formatted text and images.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 6: Working with Tables in Word**

- **Topic**: Creating and formatting tables.

 - **Objectives**:

- Learn to create tables and format them (borders, shading).

- **Activities**: Design a simple timetable or data table.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 7: Introduction to Spreadsheets (Excel)**

- **Topic**: Understanding basic spreadsheet concepts.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to open Microsoft Excel and enter data in cells.

- Understand basic functions like addition.

- **Activities**: Input data into a spreadsheet and use simple formulas.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Excel.

**Week 8: Assessment and Practical Evaluation**

- **Topic**: Review of term’s work and practical assessment.

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce key concepts through a practical assessment.

- **Activities**: Students complete a project combining word processing and file management.

- **Materials**: Computers, assessment sheets.

---

### **Term 2: Introduction to Advanced Tools and Internet Research**

**Week 1: Introduction to Slide Presentations (PowerPoint)**

 - **Topic**: Creating a basic PowerPoint presentation.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create slides with text, images, and transitions.

- **Activities**: Create a 3-slide presentation on a given topic.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft PowerPoint.

**Week 2: Advanced Formatting in Word**

- **Topic**: Headers, footers, and page numbers.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to insert headers, footers, and page numbers.

- **Activities**: Format a document with appropriate headers and footers.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 3: Using Charts in Excel**

- **Topic**: Creating charts from data.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to input data and generate a chart (bar, pie).

- **Activities**: Create a data chart from a class project or sample data.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Excel.

**Week 4: Advanced PowerPoint Tools**

- **Topic**: Using animations and transitions in presentations.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to apply animations to text and images.

- Use slide transitions effectively.

 - **Activities**: Enhance a previous presentation with animations.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft PowerPoint.

**Week 5: Introduction to Internet Research**

- **Topic**: Safe searching and finding reliable information online.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use child-friendly search engines.

- Understand the importance of reliable sources.

- **Activities**: Research a simple topic and present findings.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access.

**Week 6: Using Hyperlinks in Documents**

- **Topic**: Adding and using hyperlinks in Word and PowerPoint.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to insert hyperlinks to websites and other documents.

- **Activities**: Create a document with links to useful websites.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

**Week 7: Creating a Digital Presentation on Internet Safety**

- **Topic**: Collaborating to create a presentation on internet safety.

- **Objectives**:

- Combine knowledge of internet safety and presentation tools.

- **Activities**: Group work on an internet safety presentation.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft PowerPoint.

**Week 8: Review and Assessment**

- **Topic**: Review of spreadsheet, presentation, and internet research skills.

- **Objectives**:

- Assess students’ progress with practical tasks.

- **Activities**: Individual assessment on a combination of skills.

- **Materials**: Computers, assessment sheets.

---

### **Term 3: Creative and Collaborative ICT Projects**

**Week 1: Review of Spreadsheets and PowerPoint**

- **Topic**: Reinforcing spreadsheet and presentation skills.

- **Objectives**:

- Strengthen knowledge of key tools.

- **Activities**: Complete a short project combining Excel and PowerPoint.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.

**Week 2: Creating a Simple Flyer in Word**

- **Topic**: Designing flyers using word processing tools.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create a visually appealing flyer.

- **Activities**: Design a flyer for a school event.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Word.

**Week 3: Introduction to Basic Coding**

- **Topic**: Understanding coding fundamentals using Scratch.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn basic programming concepts like sequences and loops.

- **Activities**: Create a simple project using Scratch.

- **Materials**: Computers, access to Scratch or similar platforms.

**Week 4: Creating a Spreadsheet Budget**

- **Topic**: Using Excel for budgeting.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use formulas for calculations (e.g., adding totals).

- **Activities**: Create a simple class budget using Excel.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Excel.

**Week 5: Collaborative Group Projects**

- **Topic**: Working in teams on a shared ICT project.

- **Objectives**:

- Use collaboration tools (shared documents, PowerPoint).

- **Activities**: Group project presentation on a selected topic.

- **Materials**: Computers, Microsoft Office suite.

**Week 6: Email Basics and Digital Communication**

- **Topic**: Composing and sending emails.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to compose and send an email with attachments.

 - **Activities**: Practice sending emails to classmates or teachers.

- **Materials**: Computers, email setup (under supervision).

**Week 7: Introduction to Cloud Storage**

- **Topic**: Understanding cloud storage and file sharing.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to save and retrieve files from cloud services like Google Drive.

- **Activities**: Upload and share a file through cloud storage.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access, cloud storage accounts.

**Week 8: End-of-Term Project Showcase and Assessment**

- **Topic**: Presentation of final projects combining various ICT skills.

- **Objectives**:

- Demonstrate mastery of all ICT concepts learned.

- **Activities**: Pupils present individual or group projects to the class.

- **Materials**: Computers, presentation tools.

---

### **Materials and Resources Needed**

- Computers with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Internet access for research and cloud storage

- Child-friendly coding platforms (e.g., Scratch)

- Email accounts for supervised use

- Cloud storage for file sharing and collaboration

### **Assessment Methods**

- Continuous assessment through practical tasks

- Individual and group projects to evaluate collaboration and creativity

- End-of-term quizzes and practical assessments

This scheme of work encourages students to develop a variety of ICT skills, including word processing,
spreadsheets, coding, presentations, and digital communication.

Here is a scheme of work for Primary 3 pupils on ICT, focusing on expanding their foundational skills
while introducing new concepts and practical applications.

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### **Term 1: Enhancing Basic ICT Skills**

**Week 1: Review of Primary 2 Concepts**

- **Topic**: Recap of basic word processing, typing, and internet safety.

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce typing skills and document creation.

- Review how to safely browse the internet.

- **Activities**:

- Typing exercises, Q&A on internet safety.

- **Materials**: Computers, typing software.

**Week 2: Introduction to Spreadsheets**

- **Topic**: Understanding spreadsheets (MS Excel or Google Sheets).

 - **Objectives**:

- Identify rows, columns, and cells.

- Learn basic data entry.

- **Activities**:

- Simple data entry practice (e.g., creating a class timetable).

- **Materials**: Computers, spreadsheet software.

**Week 3: Formatting in Spreadsheets**

- **Topic**: Formatting cells and data in spreadsheets.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to format text, numbers, and apply borders and colors.

- **Activities**:

- Format data in a simple table.

- **Materials**: Computers, spreadsheet software.

**Week 4: Basic Calculations in Spreadsheets**

- **Topic**: Introduction to basic formulas.

- **Objectives**:

- Use simple formulas (e.g., addition, subtraction) in spreadsheets.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple budget or score sheet.

- **Materials**: Computers, spreadsheet software.

**Week 5: Introduction to Presentations**

- **Topic**: Understanding the basics of PowerPoint or Google Slides.

 - **Objectives**:

- Learn how to create and format slides.

- Insert text and images into slides.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple presentation on a chosen topic.

- **Materials**: Computers, presentation software.

**Week 6: Multimedia in Presentations**

- **Topic**: Inserting and formatting multimedia (audio, video) in presentations.

- **Objectives**:

- Add audio or video clips to a presentation.

- **Activities**:

- Create a multimedia-enhanced presentation.

- **Materials**: Computers, presentation software.

**Week 7: Introduction to E-Safety**

- **Topic**: Understanding safe online communication and social media.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn the do’s and don’ts of social media and email use.

- **Activities**:

- Discussion and role-playing of safe online behaviors.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access.

**Week 8: Review and Practice**

- **Topic**: Consolidating learning from the term.

 - **Objectives**:

- Review key concepts from word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

- **Activities**:

- Group quiz or project to apply the skills learned.

- **Materials**: Computers, quiz materials.

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### **Term 2: Intermediate ICT Skills**

**Week 1: Review of Term 1**

- **Topic**: Recap of spreadsheet and presentation skills.

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce knowledge of formulas, formatting, and slide creation.

- **Activities**:

- Quick quizzes and mini-projects.

- **Materials**: Computers, software.

**Week 2: Introduction to File Management**

- **Topic**: Managing files and folders.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to create, rename, and organize folders.

- Understand how to save files in the correct locations.

- **Activities**:

- Practice creating and organizing folders.

 - **Materials**: Computers.

**Week 3: Introduction to Email**

- **Topic**: Sending and receiving emails.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to compose and send an email.

- Understand how to attach files to an email.

- **Activities**:

- Send a practice email with an attachment.

- **Materials**: Computers, email accounts (supervised).

**Week 4: Introduction to Online Collaboration Tools**

- **Topic**: Using Google Docs or Office 365 for collaboration.

- **Objectives**:

- Understand how to share and edit documents collaboratively online.

- **Activities**:

- Create and share a document for group editing.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access.

**Week 5: Introduction to Simple Programming Concepts**

- **Topic**: Basic programming with block-based coding (e.g., Scratch).

- **Objectives**:

- Learn about sequences, loops, and basic programming commands.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple animated story or game in Scratch.

 - **Materials**: Computers, Scratch or Code.org.

**Week 6: Building on Coding Skills**

- **Topic**: Adding complexity to coding projects.

- **Objectives**:

- Use conditionals and variables in simple programs.

- **Activities**:

- Modify or extend an existing project with new commands.

- **Materials**: Computers, Scratch or Code.org.

**Week 7: Combining ICT Skills**

- **Topic**: Integrating spreadsheets, presentations, and word processing into a project.

- **Objectives**:

- Create a project that combines various ICT tools (e.g., report with charts, data analysis, and a
presentation).

- **Activities**:

- Group project combining skills learned.

- **Materials**: Computers, various software tools.

**Week 8: Term 2 Review and Assessment**

- **Topic**: Review of skills and final assessment.

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce learning and assess pupil’s understanding.

- **Activities**:

- Practical assessments and project presentations.

- **Materials**: Computers, assessment materials.

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### **Term 3: Applying Advanced ICT Concepts**

**Week 1: Recap of Term 2**

- **Topic**: Review of email, file management, and programming.

- **Objectives**:

- Ensure retention of key skills learned in Term 2.

- **Activities**:

- Quick group exercises.

- **Materials**: Computers.

**Week 2: Introduction to Digital Art**

- **Topic**: Using MS Paint or similar software for digital drawing.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn basic tools like brushes, shapes, and colors.

- **Activities**:

- Create a simple digital drawing.

- **Materials**: Computers, digital art software.

**Week 3: Exploring More Advanced Coding**

- **Topic**: Advanced Scratch or block-based programming concepts.

- **Objectives**:

- Introduce more advanced programming features like functions or more complex conditionals.
 - **Activities**:

- Work on a collaborative coding project.

- **Materials**: Computers, Scratch or similar.

**Week 4: Using ICT for Research**

- **Topic**: Introduction to online research techniques.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use search engines effectively to find information.

- **Activities**:

- Conduct research for a class project using the internet.

- **Materials**: Computers, internet access.

**Week 5: Introduction to Data Analysis in Spreadsheets**

- **Topic**: Using charts and graphs in spreadsheets.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to input data and create visual representations (charts/graphs).

- **Activities**:

- Create a bar or pie chart based on simple data.

- **Materials**: Computers, spreadsheet software.

**Week 6: Collaborative Project Presentation**

- **Topic**: Completing and presenting a class project.

- **Objectives**:

- Use a combination of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet skills to present a topic.

- **Activities**:
 - Work in groups to complete and present a final project.

- **Materials**: Computers, various software tools.

**Week 7: Fun with ICT**

- **Topic**: ICT games and creative activities.

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce ICT concepts in a fun and interactive way.

- **Activities**:

- Educational ICT games or a creative project using multiple tools.

- **Materials**: Computers, educational games.

**Week 8: Final Review and Assessment**

- **Topic**: Review of the entire year’s content and final assessment.

- **Objectives**:

- Assess students’ skills and understanding across all topics covered.

- **Activities**:

- Written or practical assessment and final project showcase.

- **Materials**: Computers, assessment materials.

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### **Materials and Resources Needed**

- Computers with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

- Internet access for research and collaborative projects

- Coding platforms like Scratch or Code.org

 - Email accounts (for supervised email tasks)

- Digital art software (MS Paint, etc.)

- Spreadsheet and presentation tools

### **Assessment Methods**

- Observation of practical tasks and student participation

- Short quizzes or assessments after key topics

- Final projects and presentations

- Termly practical assessments

### **Scheme of Work: Scratch Programming for Primary School Pupils (Primary 4-6)**

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### **Term 1: Introduction to Scratch Programming**

#### **Week 1: Introduction to Scratch Interface**

- **Topic**: Introduction to Scratch

- **Objectives**:

- Understand the Scratch interface (stage, blocks, scripts area)

- Familiarize with sprites and backdrops

- **Activities**:

- Teacher-led demonstration of the Scratch interface

- Pupils explore various sprites and change their costumes

- **Resources**: Computers, Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Identify and explain the purpose of different areas in the Scratch interface

#### **Week 2: Motion Blocks and Moving Sprites**

- **Topic**: Moving Sprites

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to move sprites using motion blocks

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project where they move a sprite in different directions

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess pupils' ability to use motion blocks to control sprite movement

#### **Week 3: Looks and Sound Blocks**

- **Topic**: Adding Visuals and Sound

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to change sprite costumes, add speech bubbles, and incorporate sound

- **Activities**:

- Create a short animation where a sprite speaks and moves

- **Resources**: Scratch platform, headphones

- **Assessment**: Review pupils' projects for correct use of looks and sound blocks

#### **Week 4: Event Blocks**

- **Topic**: Starting Actions with Events

- **Objectives**:

- Understand how to start scripts using event blocks (e.g., "when green flag clicked")

- **Activities**:
 - Create a project where the sprite moves after pressing the space bar or clicking a flag

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate the use of event blocks in pupil projects

#### **Week 5: Control Blocks and Loops**

- **Topic**: Introduction to Loops

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to use loops to repeat actions

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project where a sprite moves continuously in a loop

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review projects for the correct use of loops

#### **Week 6: Introduction to Animations**

- **Topic**: Animating Sprites

- **Objectives**:

- Create simple animations by switching costumes and controlling movements

- **Activities**:

- Pupils develop a short animation where sprites perform an action (e.g., walking, jumping)

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess the fluidity of sprite animations

#### **Week 7: Introduction to Variables**

- **Topic**: Using Variables in Scratch

- **Objectives**:
 - Understand how to create and use variables in projects (e.g., for scores)

- **Activities**:

- Create a project where variables track a score in a simple game

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate the use of variables in the project

#### **Week 8: Project-Based Assessment**

- **Topic**: End of Term Project

- **Objectives**:

- Combine learned concepts to create a complete project (story, game, or animation)

- **Activities**:

- Pupils develop and present a project that incorporates motion, looks, sounds, and variables

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Project-based assessment on creativity, coding skills, and functionality

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### **Term 2: Intermediate Scratch Programming**

#### **Week 1: Review of Term 1 Concepts**

- **Topic**: Recap of Motion, Looks, Sounds, and Variables

- **Objectives**:

- Reinforce understanding of basic Scratch concepts

- **Activities**:

- Pupils revise and improve a previous project

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess pupils' retention and understanding of Term 1 skills

#### **Week 2: Creating Complex Animations**

- **Topic**: Advanced Animations

- **Objectives**:

- Create animations with multiple sprites and costumes

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design a story with at least two sprites and costume changes

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review animations for complexity and creativity

#### **Week 3: Using the Pen Extension**

- **Topic**: Drawing with Scratch

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use the pen extension to draw shapes

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create projects where sprites draw shapes and patterns

- **Resources**: Scratch platform, pen extension

- **Assessment**: Evaluate the use of the pen tool to create shapes

#### **Week 4: Game Development Part 1**

- **Topic**: Introduction to Game Design

- **Objectives**:

- Plan and create a simple interactive game

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design a maze or catching game

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review initial game designs

#### **Week 5: Game Development Part 2**

- **Topic**: Adding Complexity to Games

- **Objectives**:

- Add features like scores, levels, and game-over screens

- **Activities**:

- Pupils continue developing their game with scoring systems

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess game mechanics and scoring features

#### **Week 6: Debugging Games**

- **Topic**: Troubleshooting in Scratch

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to identify and fix bugs in code

- **Activities**:

- Pupils work in pairs to find and fix issues in their projects

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate debugging skills

#### **Week 7: Introduction to Broadcast and Messages**

- **Topic**: Sprite Communication

- **Objectives**:

- Use broadcasts to send messages between sprites

- **Activities**:

- Create a project where two or more sprites interact using broadcasts

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review projects for correct use of broadcasts

#### **Week 8: Project-Based Assessment**

- **Topic**: Term 2 Project Presentation

- **Objectives**:

- Present and demonstrate a fully developed game or animation

- **Activities**:

- Pupils showcase their final projects to the class

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate creativity, complexity, and technical execution

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### **Term 3: Advanced Scratch Programming**

#### **Week 1: Review of Term 2**

- **Topic**: Recap of Intermediate Concepts

- **Objectives**:

- Review key concepts from Term 2

- **Activities**:
 - Modify a previous project to incorporate more complexity

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate pupils' retention of Term 2 concepts

#### **Week 2: Using Clones**

- **Topic**: Creating Multiple Sprites Using Clones

- **Objectives**:

- Understand how to use clones to duplicate sprites

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project that uses clones for repeated actions

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review projects for proper use of clones

#### **Week 3: Advanced Game Mechanics**

- **Topic**: Timers and Health Points

- **Objectives**:

- Add timers and health points to games

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create or modify a game to include advanced mechanics

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess advanced game features

#### **Week 4: Using Lists**

- **Topic**: Storing Multiple Values with Lists

- **Objectives**:
 - Learn how to create and manipulate lists in Scratch

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project where lists store items or scores

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate pupils' understanding of lists

#### **Week 5: Artificial Intelligence in Games**

- **Topic**: Adding AI-like Behavior

- **Objectives**:

- Create sprites that exhibit simple AI behaviors

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design a game where non-player characters behave autonomously

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review AI implementation in projects

#### **Week 6: Multiplayer Games**

- **Topic**: Designing Multiplayer Games

- **Objectives**:

- Create games where two or more players can interact

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design and develop multiplayer games

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Assess multiplayer functionality

#### **Week 7: Final Project Development**

- **Topic**: Planning and Developing a Major Project

- **Objectives**:

- Plan and start developing a comprehensive final project

- **Activities**:

- Pupils brainstorm and begin developing their final game or animation

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Review project plans

#### **Week 8: Final Project Presentation**

- **Topic**: Showcasing Final Projects

- **Objectives**:

- Present and demonstrate the final project to the class

- **Activities**:

- Pupils showcase their projects and explain their design and coding choices

- **Resources**: Scratch platform

- **Assessment**: Evaluate projects on creativity, complexity, and technical execution

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### **Assessment and Evaluation:**

- **Formative Assessments**: Weekly project reviews and feedback.

- **Summative Assessments**: End-of-term projects incorporating all concepts.

- **Practical Assessments**: Hands-on demonstrations of games, animations, and

### **Scheme of Work: Scratch Programming for Primary School Pupils (Primary 3-6)**
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### **Term 1: Introduction to Scratch Programming**

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#### **Week 1: Introduction to Scratch Interface**

- **Topic**: Overview of Scratch interface and navigation.

- **Objectives**:

- Understand the basic layout (stage, sprites, backdrops).

- Learn to move and control sprites on the stage.

- **Activities**:

- Teacher-led demonstration of Scratch.

- Pupils explore moving a sprite on the stage.

- **Resources**: Computers, Scratch software (online or offline).

- **Assessment**: Pupils identify key features of the Scratch interface.

#### **Week 2: Motion Blocks**

- **Topic**: Using motion blocks to move sprites.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to move sprites in different directions.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a simple project moving a sprite in different directions.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

 - **Assessment**: Pupils demonstrate understanding by moving sprites in different directions.

#### **Week 3: Looks and Sounds Blocks**

- **Topic**: Changing appearances and adding sounds.

- **Objectives**:

- Use the "looks" block to change sprite costumes.

- Add sound effects to projects.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project that uses both looks and sound blocks.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform, headphones.

- **Assessment**: Check if pupils can successfully change a sprite’s costume and add sound.

#### **Week 4: Event Blocks**

- **Topic**: Using events to trigger actions.

- **Objectives**:

- Understand how event blocks work to start actions (e.g., "when green flag clicked").

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project where sprite actions are triggered by events.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Assess how well pupils incorporate events to control sprite behavior.

#### **Week 5: Control Blocks**

- **Topic**: Using loops and conditionals.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to use control blocks like loops and "if" statements.
 - **Activities**:

- Pupils create a simple animation using loops and conditionals.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate pupils’ use of loops to control sprite actions.

#### **Week 6: Simple Animation**

- **Topic**: Combining motion, looks, and control blocks to create animations.

- **Objectives**:

- Create basic animations using a sequence of commands.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design a short animation involving sprite movement and costume changes.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Check for proper use of motion, looks, and control blocks in animations.

#### **Week 7: Introduction to Variables**

- **Topic**: Using variables to store values.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create variables and track data (e.g., score in a game).

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a simple game that keeps track of a score using variables.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Check if pupils can create and use a variable correctly in their projects.

#### **Week 8: Review and Assessment**

- **Topic**: Review of key concepts (motion, looks, sound, events, and variables).
 - **Objectives**:

- Reinforce understanding through a recap project.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project that integrates all the concepts learned during the term.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate final projects for the successful use of multiple Scratch concepts.

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### **Term 2: Intermediate Scratch Programming**

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#### **Week 1: Recap of Basic Concepts**

- **Topic**: Review of basic Scratch concepts (motion, events, loops).

- **Objectives**:

- Ensure foundational knowledge before moving to more advanced topics.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils revisit simple projects and make improvements.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Observe improvements and understanding of previous concepts.

#### **Week 2: Creating Simple Games (Part 1)**

- **Topic**: Designing a basic game.

- **Objectives**:
 - Introduce game elements like sprites, movement, and interaction.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils start creating a simple game (e.g., maze or platform game).

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate planning and initial game design.

#### **Week 3: Creating Simple Games (Part 2)**

- **Topic**: Adding game logic and interaction.

- **Objectives**:

- Introduce interaction between the player and game (e.g., player controlling a sprite).

- **Activities**:

- Pupils implement controls, interactions, and objectives (e.g., scoring points).

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Review progress in developing game mechanics.

#### **Week 4: Using Broadcast and Messages**

- **Topic**: Communicating between sprites using broadcasts.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to use broadcast blocks to make sprites interact.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project where sprites send and receive messages.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate correct use of broadcast messages.

#### **Week 5: Adding Sounds and Visual Effects**

 - **Topic**: Enhance games with sound and visual effects.

- **Objectives**:

- Use sound effects and visual enhancements in a project.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils add background music, sound effects, and visual effects to their games.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform, headphones.

- **Assessment**: Review final games for use of sound and visual effects.

#### **Week 6: Introducing Clones**

- **Topic**: Using clones to duplicate sprites.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to create clones of sprites for gameplay (e.g., creating multiple enemies).

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a project that uses clones to multiply sprite instances.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate pupils’ projects for the correct use of the cloning feature.

#### **Week 7: Debugging and Troubleshooting**

- **Topic**: Identifying and fixing bugs in Scratch projects.

- **Objectives**:

- Develop problem-solving skills by fixing errors in code.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils work on debugging their own projects or provided error-filled projects.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Check how well pupils can debug and improve project functionality.
#### **Week 8: End of Term Assessment**

- **Topic**: Complete a project that integrates intermediate concepts.

- **Objectives**:

- Pupils showcase their knowledge through a game or animation project.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils present final projects for review.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Final projects are assessed based on creativity, interactivity, and use of Scratch
blocks.

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### **Term 3: Advanced Scratch Programming**

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#### **Week 1: Review of Intermediate Concepts**

- **Topic**: Recap of key concepts from Term 2 (broadcasts, clones, debugging).

- **Objectives**:

- Ensure pupils have a strong grasp of advanced Scratch topics.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils review their previous projects and make improvements.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Observe pupils' understanding of advanced concepts through project refinement.

#### **Week 2: Creating Complex Animations**

- **Topic**: Using multiple sprites and backgrounds in animation.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn how to create multi-scene animations.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils design an animation with multiple scenes, characters, and interactions.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate the complexity and creativity of the animations.

#### **Week 3: Creating Advanced Games (Part 1)**

- **Topic**: Planning a complex game.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn advanced game mechanics like health points, multiple levels, and power-ups.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils start planning and designing their advanced game.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate pupils' game design concepts.

#### **Week 4: Creating Advanced Games (Part 2)**

- **Topic**: Implementing complex game mechanics.

- **Objectives**:

- Pupils implement advanced features like scoring, levels, and enemy behavior.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils continue developing their games, focusing on adding more complexity.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

 - **Assessment**: Review game progress with a focus on advanced mechanics.

#### **Week 5: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence**

- **Topic**: Creating simple AI behaviors for games.

- **Objectives**:

- Learn to use conditional statements to make non-player characters (NPCs) exhibit AI behavior.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils create a game

where an NPC reacts to player actions.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Evaluate the implementation of AI-like behavior in games.

#### **Week 6: Collaborative Projects**

- **Topic**: Working in teams to develop a larger project.

- **Objectives**:

- Develop collaboration skills by working on group projects.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils work in pairs or groups to create a more complex project (e.g., an interactive story).

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Review group dynamics and project outcomes.

#### **Week 7: Project Showcase Preparation**

- **Topic**: Finalizing and rehearsing for project presentations.

- **Objectives**:
 - Prepare pupils to present their Scratch projects to an audience.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils finalize their projects and rehearse their presentations.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Provide feedback on project presentation skills.

#### **Week 8: End of Term Project Showcase**

- **Topic**: Presentation of final Scratch projects to peers and teachers.

- **Objectives**:

- Demonstrate all the skills learned over the term in a final project.

- **Activities**:

- Pupils present their projects in front of the class, explaining their code and design choices.

- **Resources**: Scratch platform.

- **Assessment**: Projects are evaluated based on creativity, complexity, and presentation skills.

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This scheme of work provides a structured approach to Scratch programming, gradually moving from
basic concepts to more advanced topics. It encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative
work while reinforcing key programming principles.