Heathrow Primary School
Heathrow Primary School
Year 1
Autumn
In this unit, pupils learn basic programming ideas through experimenting and solving problems with simple, programmable robots, such as the Blue-Bot. They will take on the role of a robot, responding to instructions they are given. Year 1 will take on the role of a robot-pirate to work out a sequence of instructions (an algorithm) to find their way to an objective. We will explore the Blue-Bot controls. Year 1 will follow, create and test sequences of instructions to solve problems with the Blue-Bot and predict what the Blue-Bot will do when given different sequences of instructions.
SPRING
In this unit, pupils use the Brushes Redux and Autodesk SketchBook apps on iPads to create paintings inspired by the work of famous artists. They will create work based on Rothko’s work, create work based on Kandinsky’s Squares with Concentric Circles, create work based on Picasso’s Dove of Peace, create work based on Matisse’s The Snail, create work based on Julian Opie’s outline style and create work based on Mondrian’s grid paintings.
SPRING 2
In this unit, pupils use Book Creator to create a multimedia eBook about what they enjoy and have achieved. They:
- Plan their ebook, thinking carefully about the intended audience
- Select and import images for their ebook
- Add audio commentary to their ebook
- Add written text to their ebook
- Add images from the Internet to their ebook
- Review and revise their work
SUMMER
In this unit, pupils use ScratchJr and GarageBand to create patterns of sounds. In:
- Record and playback audio in ScratchJr
- Program sprites to playback recorded audio in ScratchJr
- Create a simple program to playback recorded audio in a rhythmic pattern in ScratchJr
- Record audio in GarageBand and experiment in audio effects.
- Create a repeating percussion pattern in GarageBand
- Experiment with playing some of GarageBand’s built-in instruments
- Attitude
- Achievement
- Aspiration