Computer science – Years 7-9

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
Introduction: what is a computer?	App development	App development
Thinking like a computer scientist - beginner	Thinking like a Computer Scientist - junior	Thinking like a computer scientist - intermediate
Spreadsheet modelling	Data representation	Python 101
Programming in BYOB	Algorithms	Data representation and Boolean Logic
Micro bit programming	Micro Python	Cyber security
Web basics	Blender	Data science and digital wellbeing

**Modified 21/22 due to COVID catch up and staffing.

Brown Dogs & Barbers: What’s Computer Science All About? – an accessible book which explains what Computer science and the key concepts in the discipline.
Computational Fairy Tales – a book which explains many of computer science’s key algorithms using dragons, knights and wizards as metaphors.
Crash Course Computer Science – YouTube Channel which explains everything from the origins of computer science to modern day machines.
The Imitation Game – a film about how Alan Turing and the Bletchley Park code breakers used computer science to end WW2 and save millions of lives.
Download Twilio Quest, a computer game which teaches you how to code.
Idea is a website which allows you to gain certification for learning digital skills.
Cyber Discover – a GCHQ annual competition aimed at discovering and training the next generation of cyber security experts.
Solo Learn – a free interactive app which teaches you to code in many different programming languages.