present and share examples of what computers are used for and discuss their importance in modern society and in their lives.

describe the main components of a computer system (CPU, memory, main storage, I/O devices, buses)

explain how computers are devices for executing programs via the use of programming languages

develop appropriate algorithms using pseudo-code and/or flow charts

write code to implement algorithms

discuss and implement core features of structured programming languages, such as variables, operators, loops, decisions, assignment and modules

test the code

evaluate the results in groups of two or three.

discuss the basic concepts underlying the internet

describe how data is transported on the Internet and how computers communicate and cooperate through protocols

explain how search engines deliver results

build a website using HTML and CSS to showcase their learning.

explain how computers represent data using 1’s and 0’s

investigate how drawings and photos are represented in computing devices

identify a topic or a challenge in computer science that inspires them

conduct research on the topic/challenge

present a proposal for discussion and reflect on feedback

convince their peers that an idea is worthwhile

creatively design and write code for short programming tasks to demonstrate the use of operators for assignment, arithmetic, comparison, and Boolean combinations.

complete short programming tasks using basic linear data structures (e.g. array or list).

demonstrate how functions and/or procedures (definition and call) capture abstractions

describe program flow control e.g. parallel or sequential flow of control – language dependent

document programs to explain how they work

present the documented code to each other in small groups

analyse code to determine its function and identify errors or potential errors