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Online audio editing and sound production

AI-powered sketching and drawing tool

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Interactive online safety lessons

Puzzle-based logical programming challenges

Gamified review and practice platform

A comprehensive list of action verbs for writing learning objectives.

Pixel art video game creation platform

Digital multimedia book publishing

Historical source timelines

Posters, presentations, and graphic design

OpenAI official guide and prompt templates for educators.

Conversational generative AI for lesson planning

Browser-based musical composition experiments

Virtual electrical circuit assembly

Advanced AI assistant for drafting and analysis

Retouching and background removal utilities

Cloud video editing and screen recording

Coding club project materials

Primary computing curriculum schemes

K-12 coding courses and Hour of Code

Learn Python and JavaScript through gaming

Codeless puzzle coding for young children

Virtual reality 3D world creation

Scientific literacy and hoax evaluation exercise

Differentiate curriculum and generate leveled texts

Global living conditions, demographics, and economics

Targeted reading comprehension tasks

Turn any video into an interactive lesson with embedded questions

AI lesson planning generator

Hands-on classroom science experiments

Plausibility and digital footprint analysis

Geography puzzle game based on world flags

Interactive world history maps and border changes

Standards-aligned science videos and lesson materials

Prototyping prompts with Google models

Document layout & newspaper templates

Vector drawing and graphic organizers

Satellite globe navigation and custom mapping

Surveys, assessments, and data collection

Data handling and advanced math formatting

Student e-portfolios and class websites

Interactive timeline of world history via Wikipedia

Quick-fire mental maths and number bonds

Chronological human development tracking

Reading comprehension worksheets and resources

Game-based formative quiz platform

Primary circuit building activities

Physical robotics construction and programming

Lesson Plan for #1.01 Sunflower Colouring

Lesson Plan for #2.01 Keyboard Skills

Lesson Plan for #2.02 Computer Parts

Open this Slides presentation and add text and images about your favourite animal! Vikki will help you too.  Then we will add Animations and Transitions :)

Add the parts of the plant. Add a new text box for each blue line. Add a new page and tell me what you know about plants! Can you add images of the different types?

Open the "Dance Class" and follow the code to make the Elves dance!

Lesson Plan for #2.06 Code Lab - Santa Tracker

Lesson Plan for #2.06 Properties of Materials

Create a Drawing. Use shapes to design a building!

Create a Drawing. Insert an Image of your famous building on one side.  On the other side, use Shapes to create a drawing.

Create a new Whiteboard - the Green one!

Lesson Plan for #2.10 Cave Painting

Programming! Can you draw a line and visit the houses?

Lesson Plan for #2.12 Programming 2.2

Open Canva. Create a new Whiteboard - the GREEN one. Design a school. Search for: schoolclassroomkitchendining roomcomputer roomswimming poolsports halltoiletplaygroundfootball pitchbasketball courtgardentheateroffice

Lesson Plan for #2.14 Design a 3D Town! Take a Screenshot.

Use the first link below to log into Figma answer the questions (K12 is the 2nd answer) Create a new FigJam. Then open the second link below.  Click the part you want, right click (or use Ctrl + C) to Copy.  Go to your FigJam and right click (or use Ctrl+V) to paste. When you can copied and pasted all of the parts, arrange them to be in the correct place and then use the pens to draw a human. There is an below is an example... The last attachment is a video example too.

Show the Earth's Movements

Create a Poster (cartel) in Canva. Add the "5Ws" - What, When, Where, Why, Who to publicise the Show!

Open the "Dance Class" and follow the code to make the Elves dance!

I have given you a copy of a Timeline. We will research technology and inventions for each period and add images and explain the impact on human lives. In a Search Engine, ask about "important inventions" like this: "important Egyptian inventions for kids" "important Roman inventions for kids" "important middle ages inventions for kids" "important Modern age inventions for kids" Or find out about an invention you know about: "when was writing invented" "who invented athletics"

Now we have a really good idea about Technology, Inventions and Discoveries throughout history, we will: 1. Choose 1 from those you have in your Figjam. 2. Create a Poster in Canva (Use the link below) 3. In the Poster include: MUST Title Name of the Technology, Inventions or Discovery Image (s)  SHOULD How it works Say why you chose it. Why is was (and maybe still is!) important - how did it help us? COULD How it is connected to us today - do we still have it? Do we have a modern version? What might be next - will it be different in the future?

Open the link to Canva. Create a Whiteboard - the green one! Create a graphic to show the layers of the atmosphere. Use these details: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Troposphere (0 to 12 km) is the part we are in and breathe. Weather happens here. The Stratosphere (12 to 50 km) has the Ozone layer and it is where planes fly. The Mesosphere (50 to 80 km) is very cold and it is where meteorites burn up making shooting stars. Space starts at about 100 km above the earth. This height is called the Karman Line. The Thermosphere (80 to 710 km) Is the start of Space with the International Space Station and where the Aurora occurs.  The Exosphere (710 to 10,000 km) is in Space where Satellites orbit.  Satellites in Low earth Orbit are between 160 and 2000km. The Sentinel ESA Satellite orbits at 815 km.  Medium Earth Orbit is between 10,000 and 20,000 km. Geostationary Orbit is 35,000 km.

1. Try the "Layers of the Earth Quiz". 2. Now try the "Volcanoes" quiz.

Lesson Plan for #3.09 Edpuzzle - Plate Tectonics: Practice

Open the link and go to: School > Close > Orange Bear > 6-7 > Computing > Early Computing.... and the try: 1. Block-a-doodle-do 2. Helicopter Rescue 3. Path Peril.

Lesson Plan for #3.11 What is "Value"?

Add your link here.

Lesson Plan for #3.13 Design a Community

Lesson Plan for #3.14 Building Budget

Lesson Plan for #3.15 Curipod Year Review

Learning About:  Website Creation and Updating  Because: Show your learning with a digital Portfolio. Learning to: Create and edit a website. Add pages, content and links and demonstrate the best of you! Because: We all use websites a lot.  You need to show what you know, your skills and your reflections, digitally.  Learning to be: Communicators. Because: Websites are a huge part of using the Internet. Websites combine all types of communication, you need to be able to create, not only consume.  Go to Drive > New > More > Sites and create a Site. You need to name your website like this: "Your Name - Digital Portfolio 23-24" Once created, Publish your site and add the *VIEW LINK* to Classroom. On the Home page add text and images to write a short autobiography. After every update you need to *PUBLISH* the update to see the changed online.

This task is all about an Explorer.  Nicola has asked you to find out about a famous explorer and you needed to email me to ask for some information.  I replied with a PDF telling you a little about your explorer.  That information, and what you discover about them for yourselves, will help you communicate: Who there were - a short biography. Why they traveled and started their adventures.Where they went. You need to create a drawing to show their routeWhat they discovered and their achievements.Explain their impact on the world.Use the link below FigJam. You have a copy I made for you. Add details around the world map - use it! Add post-it notes for the explanations.Add text boxes for the titles.Draw on the map to show their route.Copy and Paste images to add details.

Add your timetable to your Calendar. Make the Event repeat until the end of the year (27 July 2025) Change the colours to organise the Subjects and Break times. You could add other Events, like Birthdays or Holidays. You can delete single events from the repetitions for holidays.

Add your link here.

Open the "Dance Class" and follow the code to make the Elves dance!

Play the World Countries game.  When you need to, use Google Maps and Search for the country to find where it is.  If you feel like a Pro, try the GeoGuessr game - you need to look closely at the streetview and guess where you are in the world!

Graphics from Data

Tell me five (5) things you notice about the World Data. Think about living in a different place as a child. What would be good? What challenges might there be?

Create a Sheet. Create a Data Table. Add the Data. Create a Chart.

Use Figma and create a new FigJam. Use the Shapes and Connectors to create a Mindmap - look at the photo!

Lesson Plan for #4.11 Programming 4.1 - Code.org

Your password is the most important thing you need to remember - only your head. Neven have it written down. To create a strong password you need: Secret Phrase you can remember.  Substitute the phrase wit a code to make it complicated. DO NOT: Use your name, birthday, pet, house or any data that is obvious about you - football team, place you live etc. Open the document, the steps to follow are there.  And a way to test how safe your password is!.

Lesson Plan for #4.13 Interland

Lesson Plan for #4.14 Pear Deck - Digital Footprint

Lesson Plan for #4.15 Historical Elements

Lesson Plan for #4.16 - Elements, Logic and Little Alchemy 2

Learning About:  Website Creation and Updating  Because: Show your learning with a digital Portfolio. Learning to: Create and edit a website. Add pages, content and links and demonstrate the best of you! Because: We all use websites a lot.  You need to show what you know, your skills and your reflections, digitally.  Learning to be: Communicators. Because: Websites are a huge part of using the Internet. Websites combine all types of communication, you need to be able to create, not only consume.  Go to Drive > New > More > Sites and create a Site. You need to name your website like this: "Your Name - Digital Portfolio 23-24" Once created, Publish your site and add the *VIEW LINK* to Classroom. Now add a Page and insert your Profile Picture you made in Canva.   Add a second page called "All about me" and write a short autobiography. After every update you need to *PUBLISH* the update to see the changed online.

Use FigJam and create a whiteboard.  5 Stages Information > Ages, Descriptors, Images

Lesson Plan for #5.03 Boys and Girls Quiz

Create a Form (open Drive, New, Forms) and create questions to ask the class.  Each question must be about Food Groups. Make a Quiz > Go to Settings and select "Make this a Quiz" Add a title and questions and the correct answer.  When you finish, add the link to Classroom.  Create a page in your Portfolio and add the Form from Drive. Send the Form by email to your classmates,  Check the responses. Create a Sheet to view the data. Add the Form and the Results to your Portfolio,  Check your Portfolio is up to date, and Publish.

Lesson Plan for #5.05 AtL Self Reflection 1

Create a Figjam. Add all the emotions you can think off, add images, text, notes. Must Include: 6 Main emotions with an image and emoji for each. Definitions for Emotions and Feelings. Physical características of the the 6 main emotions. (Face, Body Language and Voice) Should add: Causes of each emotion - give an example of why or when we might experience each emotion. Strategies that can help manage the emotions.  Could add: Say which emotions you experience most often, why? When? Do you know a strategy that works for you? Is there an emotion you need help to manage?

Bookmarks are saved websites, a link that you can use to go directly to a site, in 1 click.  In your browser, at the end of the Location bar there is a Star. If you click it, it turns yellow - Which means it is SAVED. Bookmarks are saved on the Bookmarks Bar, just under the Location bar. At the top!   You can add Folders to organise your Bookmarks.   Save the websites you visit often. 1. Your Portfolio 2. Classroom 3. Canva 4. Oxford Reading Buddy 5. Typing Club 6. Figma

Create a *BLANK* poster to publicise the visit to the Entre Álamos Residencia.  Tuesday 17th December 2024, during the morning. Year 5 Pupils and Teachers Singing Christmas Carols (Luces de Navidad and Házmelo Saber) Social time sharing a snack with the residents

Open the "Dance Class" and follow the code to make the Elves dance!

Research and Record: Eras in history, Civilizations in each era and the most significant Inventions.  Create a Document in this Task.  Insert  a Table (3 X 9) Use a search engine to find a list of the Eras in history. (Prehistory to the Modern Age) Add these to the Table.  Search for Civilizations and add to the table. Search for Inventions in each period into the table.

Transfer your research into a video. Go to Canva. Create a Video (1920 x 1080) Add page Title Page. Add pages for each Era / Technology / Invention / Discovery. Each page MUST have: Text - Title / Name Image of the item. Video of the Item. You can Edit the video - Cut/Trim, effects, volume etc. Text - the impact you think it has had. You SHOULD have: Background. Text Effect. Page Transition. You COULD have: Animation - text / Image / Video. Sequent multiple Animations. Custom Animation. Music. Split the audio, multiple Audio.  Conclusion - most impactful or a future prediction.

Create a Document Type your story. Format the text.

Blockly Games are a series of Programming tasks.  Follow the path, from left to right and complete each level in turn. Read the instructions!

Lesson Plan for #5.13 Programming 5.2 Kodable

Lesson Plan for #5.14 Programming 5.3 - Code.org

After the practical demonstration, create a whiteboard (the green one) in Canva. Include vocabulary, functions and images / graphics of the parts. External Parts and functions: Computer - Processes Data Monitor - Shows what is happening inside Keyboard - Inputs text Mouse - Inputs commands (clicks) Trackpad - Inputs commands (clicks) on a Laptop Battery - Provides electricity for a Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone Webcam - Camera to take photo and video Internat Parts and functions: Computer Case - Keeps the parts safe  Power Supply - Provides the correct electricity to the parts Motherboard - Connects all the components together Hard Disk - Long Term memory - Saves data for ever (permanent) Processor (CPU) - Processes Data (calculations) RAM - Short Term Memory -  Saves data during Processing

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Lesson Plan for #5.17 Curipod Year Review

Learning About:  Website Creation and Updating  Because: Show your learning with a digital Portfolio. Learning to: Create and edit a website. Add pages, content and links and demonstrate the best of you! Because: We all use websites a lot.  You need to show what you know, your skills and your reflections, digitally.  Learning to be: Communicators. Because: Websites are a huge part of using the Internet. Websites combine all types of communication, you need to be able to create, not only consume.  Go to Drive > New > More > Sites and create a Site. You need to name your website like this: "Your Name - Digital Portfolio 23-24" Once created, Publish your site and add the *VIEW LINK* to Classroom. Now add a Page and insert your Profile Picture you made in Canva.   Add a second page called "All about me" and write a short autobiography. After every update you need to *PUBLISH* the update to see the changed online.

Go to: Drive > New > More > My Maps To Include: Map Name (Joel's Important Places for example) Add named Layers (by category) Food / Entertainment / Work / Important etc... Add extra Places - Points  - Include a Name, Description, Format, Icon Add from Google Maps Images Searched, Saved or Screenshots.   - Include a Name, Description, Format, Icon Line  - Include a Name, Description, Format, Icon Area  - Include a Name, Description, Format, Icon Directions From A to B  - Include a Name, Description, Format, Icon Edit Object, Name, Description, Colour, Icon, add an Image Change Base Map View, Standard / Satelite etc Share Map. Copy the link from the Share menu, add the link to Classroom and embed the map on a new sub page on your website/portfolio. Embed Map on your Portfolio Site (Insert menu and the link, not from Drive) Add a Screenshot of the Historical map of your places.

We will learn how to: Arrange data in a Table. Select the Data we want to use. Create a Graphic. Edit the Type and Style of the graphic.

Learning About: Maths on the computer > Using Spreadsheets.  Because > A Spreadsheet can make calculations fast and do many operations at once. Population Graphics can be created in a Spreadsheet. Visual representation of data can help communicate and analyze clearly.  Learning to: Enter data. Create Graphics. Interpret data. Because > Showing how you use evidence for your ideas is important to communicate convincingly.  Learning to be: Thinkers and Communicators.  Because > This skill will help you understand data and help you explain your thinking.  Show: You can follow instructions.  Enter correct formulas.  Navigate a Spreadsheet.  Create Graphics.  Adjust formatting.  Use visual data in your explanations.  Add document windows to your Portfolio.

Bookmarks are saved websites, a link that you can use to go directly to a site, in 1 click.  In your browser, at the end of the Location bar there is a Star. If you click it, it turns yellow - Which means it is SAVED. Bookmarks are saved on the Bookmarks Bar, just under the Location bar. At the top!   You can add Folders to organise your Bookmarks.   Save the websites you visit often and arrange them into Folders.  For example: Your Portfolio (Edit and View) Classrooms, Drive, Canva, Figma, YouTube, news, games,  Take a Screenshot when you have finished and save it. Look at the Snipping Tool poster below. Then upload the Screenshot to show me you have organised your Bookmarks, and add a new page to your portfolio. For more advance use you can: Pin a tab so it is always at the top,  Create and Save Groups of tabs.

Use the link to Figma below and use Google to create an account.  Create a new Figjam. Show how the Mail system works.  Show how email works. Highlight the similarities and differences.

Click on the link below to start the game

Learning About: How the Internet works. Because: We can fix problems and use computers well, when we understand how they function.   Learning To: Create a zoomable presentation with rotation. Explain concepts for others to understand.  Because: Different presentation options let us choose the best method. Explaining is a Communication skill.  Learning to be: Knowledgeable, Communicators.  Skills: Know the names and functions of the most important Hardware and Software. MUST Create a zoomable presentation with rotation.  Explain in ORIGINAL words what a network is - what functions are there? Include the parts, what are the different functions? PREZI ITEMSInsert image, video, shapeChange border colour, thicknessChange fill colour, opacityChange font, size, colourSHOULD Explain how the parts work together.  Say how does a Network function? There are different types - what are the different functions? Explain how data travels across the Internet.  Include links to your sources / references. PREZI ITEMSChange backgroundAdd topicAdd subtopicRemove objectCOULD Explain what a Data Centre is.  Explain how undersea cables help.   Explain what we use the Internet for today, how important is it really?PREZI ITEMSAdd animationAdd zoom areaResize an objectRotate an objectReorder topics

Lesson Plan for #6.08 Edpuzzle How the Internet works

Lesson Plan for #6.08 Hardware Quiz

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Add a Hardware Topic to your Prezi. Include: Computer case, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, Printer. Motherboard, Processor, Hard Drive, RAM, Power Supply,  PCI, CMOS Battery, Graphics Card,  Ports - USB, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet,  Fan, Heatsink, Adapter, storage sizes, Logic Gates Each part has a FUNCTION! Say what it does!

Copy this code: SandNightFind Open the link and paste the code to join the class. Follow the instructions to play the game.

Lesson Plan for #6.11 Software Quiz

Learning About: How computers funcion. Because: We can fix problems and use computers well, when we understand how they function.   Learning To: Create a zoomable presentation with rotation. Explain concepts for others to understand.  Because: Different presentation options let us choose the best method. Explaining is a Communication skill.  Learning to be: Knowledgeable, Communicators.  Skills: Know the names and functions of the most important Hardware and Software. MUST Add to your Prezi zoomable presentation with rotation.  Explain in ORIGINAL words what SOFTWARE is - what functions are there? Include the connection to HARDWARE. SHOULD What is Software? There are three types - what are the different functions? Why do we also have BIOS and Firmware? Explain how Hardware and Software work together.  Include links to your sources / references.  COULD Explain what happens when you turn on a computer, both for Hardware and the different Software.   Explain how computer functions. Check the example Prezi... Explain the connections between, Hardware, Software, Networks and Cloud Computing.  PREZI ITEMSInsert image, video, shapeChange border colour, thicknessChange fill colour, opacityChange font, size, colourChange backgroundAdd topicAdd subtopicRemove objectAdd animationAdd zoom areaResize an objectRotate an objectReorder topics

Learning About: How computers funcion. Because: We can fix problems and use computers well, when we understand how they function.   Learning To: Create a zoomable presentation with rotation. Explain concepts for others to understand.  Because: Different presentation options let us choose the best method. Explaining is a Communication skill.  Learning to be: Knowledgeable, Communicators.  Skills: Know the names and functions of the most important Hardware and Software. MUST Add to your Prezi zoomable presentation with rotation.  Explain in ORIGINAL words what SOFTWARE is - what functions are there? Include the connection to HARDWARE. SHOULD What is Software? There are three types - what are the different functions? Why do we also have BIOS and Firmware? Explain how Hardware and Software work together.  Include links to your sources / references.  COULD Explain what happens when you turn on a computer, both for Hardware and the different Software.   Explain how computer functions. Check the example Prezi... Explain the connections between, Hardware, Software, Networks and Cloud Computing.  PREZI ITEMSInsert image, video, shapeChange border colour, thicknessChange fill colour, opacityChange font, size, colourChange backgroundAdd topicAdd subtopicRemove objectAdd animationAdd zoom areaResize an objectRotate an objectReorder topics

Lesson Plan for #6.14 Human or Hardware?

Open the link and connect to the interactive presentation.

Try the Circuit Construction Kit to create a circuit. (If you fancy a more complex version, try learningcircuits) For a game to test your skills and knowledge play Crack the circuit!

Learning About: Video editing. Because: Video is a big part of our lives. We see a LOT of video and decide very quickly if we want to watch more. We can make a video to communicate with others, and for fun.  Learning to: Cut videos to keep the best parts so that our video is fun and people want to watch all of it. Because: Recorded video can be long... Not every second is a Highlight. Choosing the best elements in a successful video is a skill that takes practice.  Learning to be: Communicators. Because: Video has all forms of communication in one. Steps: Open the Drive link to see and download your videos.  Use Canva.com Create a Blank Video project.  Watch my video to see how to use the Video Editor. Show: MUST include: (5 or 6 / 10) Title page and pages per video section (Introduction, Dance, Skills, Conclusion) Videos of you and your group Cut/trim video to show the best section. Text caption to say what skating skill you see.  SHOULD include: (7 or 8 / 10) Change the speed to be faster and or slower than the original Animations Transitions Music  Conclusion - what you learned in this unit.  COULD include: (up to 10/10) Varied text formatting Edited images and video Edited music tracks Free Music Archive for more music options

Blockly Games are a series of Programming tasks.  Follow the path, from left to right, and complete each level in turn. Read the instructions!

Use this AI Chatbot to help you learn programming. Answer the questions and  ask "Code Master" for help!

https://codecombat.com/#

You will need to create a Kahoot and QR code for your Exhibition. We will play a Khotto as two teams - one of the options.  Then each individual will create a Kahoot and play it as a test.  Consider the question types and possible answers.  Select the correct answer and add images.

Lesson Plan for #6.24 Exhibition Invitation & Display items

To make a trifold leaflet you need to plan HOW it folds. Look at the PDF to see the numbers - 1 is the first you see.  Look at the example at the front.

Lesson Plan for #6.26 - Exhibition Kahoot

You might want to print out other items for your exhibition - a QR code poster for a game or link for example.  Add the document here and I can print it.

Lesson Plan for #6.27 Exhibition Attendance

Lesson Plan for Kodable

Lesson Plan for Tynker Barbie

Transitioning from blocks to Python

Interactive math manipulatives, starters, and tools

Printable math logic puzzles

Live polling, word clouds, and interactive presentations

Cross-cultural artifact exploration across history

Network infrastructure tools

Astronomy and space science data

Animal facts, earth science, and nature articles

Orbital mechanics and physics modeling

Source-grounded AI notebook assistant

Multiplication strategy game

Advanced electronics and circuit simulation

Free leveled e-books and reading support

Password security evaluation tool

AI-powered research engine with citations

Physics, chemistry, and biology virtual labs

Infographic and whiteboard brainstorming

Daily image prompts and writing challenges

Flash-based multiplication practice

Curriculum-aligned math RPG adventure

UK Safer Internet digital citizenship toolkit

Interactive self-paced quiz games

Interactive leveled reading books

Printable and online reading worksheets

Reading comprehension articles and curriculum

Trace rainfall paths from anywhere on Earth to the sea

Safe classroom AI tutors and custom bot creators

Block-based game and animation programming

Early years visual tablet coding

3D model library and viewer

PDF conversion, merging, and splitting utilities

Network bandwidth diagnostic utility

Visual storytelling and book publishing

Digital storybook creation and publishing

Open-source multilingual children's stories

Font and text stylers

Train a computer to recognize your own images, sounds, & poses.

Math testing, arithmetic, and geometry quizzes

Visual literacy and creative writing stimulus

Compare true landmass sizes across map projections

Engaging multiplication fluency game

3D modeling and beginner CAD

Self-marking math activities and starters

Classic website evaluation and critical thinking lesson

Gamified coding curriculum for schools

Keyboarding skills and tech literacy

Touch typing practice and progress dashboard

Creative text generation and formatting

Analog/digital time-telling visualization

Computational knowledge engine for STEM

Custom word cloud and tag generator

Map quizzes for countries, capitals, and flags