Python Challenge 12

Lesson Objectives

 - identify the Inputs, Processes and Outputs of a simple program
 - document the planning by creating a flowchart for the program

Starter

Read through Python Challenge 12

A gardener needs to buy some turf for a project they are working on. The garden is rectangular with a circular flower bed in the middle. Ask for the dimensions of the lawn and the radius of the circle. Calculate and display the amount of turf needed to re turf the garden. Test your program with several different sets of dimensions.

Your Task
Identify the Inputs, Processes and Outputs for this problem

Main

1. Create a flowchart using draw.io to plan your solution
2. Build your solution in Python
3. Test your solution using a variety of dimensions 


Ext
What happens if the user enters a larger circle than rectangle?

Plenary

Add your flowchart and a screenshot of your code to your blog with a post title Python Challenge 12

GCSEComputing - Ethical, Environmental and Legal

COVER WORK -
Lesson Objectives

 - understand the legislation involved with Computing
 - describe the ethical issues faced by computer users and developers

Starter

Computing Quizzes - click HERE

Main

Read through and make notes on your blog from THIS page.
Be sure your notes include:
 - Computer Misuse Act
 - Data Protection Act
 - Copyright Designs Act

Plenary

What do you think are some of the biggest ethical issued faced by software engineers when creating new software.

History of Computing Task

Lesson Objectives

 - identify key people and events in Computing History

Starter

Quiz - click HERE to test your knowledge

Main

Using software of your choice, create a presentation, suitable for Y7 & Y8 students to inform them about 3 key people and 3 key events in the History of Computing.

 - Brainstorm possible software
 - Brainstorm considerations for that target audience eg. language

Plenary

Review a peer's work so far  - WWW? EBI?

Computing Challenge - BBS School Report

Interested in getting involved in an exciting new challenge that will test your computing skills?

Click on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport/29046403

See Mr Cullen for more details

History of Computers

Lesson Objectives
 - identify key events and key people in the History of Computer Systems
 

  

Who are these people and what are they famous for?

Starter

History of Computers Wordsearch

Main

Do some research on the History of Computers.

Save and complete these Questions

Plenary

Save and complete this Sorting Activity

See the Computing Timeline

Blogs to Follow

To help you keep up with information from around the school please can you add the following blogs to your reading list.

First log into your school email then click on reading list below

 

https://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1

To add these blogs to your reading list simply copy the URL and click follow 

Follow the schools revision site

http://year-11-revision.blogspot.co.uk/

The ICT Department

http://wildernschoolict.blogspot.co.uk/


Wildern eSafety

http://wilderne-safety.blogspot.co.uk/

Your Computer Science teacher

http://mspalmer.co.uk


Wildern Radio

http://wildernradioheads.blogspot.co.uk/

Your House

http://alba-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://bedford-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://driscollhouseblog.blogspot.co.uk/

http://jubilee-house.blogspot.co.uk/

http://paxtonhouse.blogspot.co.uk/

http://sovereign-house.blogspot.co.uk/

Introduction to Flowcharts

Lesson Objectives
 - understand the term Algorithm
 - use Flowchart symbols to represent a simple program

Starter
Find a definition of the term ALGORITHM

Main
Set up an account for draw.io and use it to replicate the following simple program.

Or design your own for one of the following:

1. Pelican Crossing
2. Traffic Lights
3. School Bell

Extension
Use draw.io to create a flowchart for Python Challenge 5 - Area of a Circle. Save it using a suitable file name.

Plenary
Log in to ICT Workout and complete the Sequences and Flowcharts
Exercises 11-15 

Reliability and Redundancy in Computing

10BCs1

 

Lesson Objectives:
L/O1 - identify the need for RELIABILITY and REDUNDANCY in computing
L/O2 - describe how a system can be made more RELIABLE

Starter

What is a CRITICAL system?
With a partner, discuss what you think is meant by a CRITICAL system

Main Task
What can go wrong? What are the consequences?
1. Make a list of all the things that can go wrong with a Computer System.
eg. power cut
Add your ideas HERE

How do companies prevent this from happening?
2. Research how big companies ensure these things do NOT happen and add to your blog under Theory - Reliability & Redundancy

Extension
How is a computer systems reliability measured?

Plenary
In pairs:
PERSON 1- Imagine you are an irate customer/user of a system that is not working and you have phoned to complain
PERSON 2- Imagine you are in charge of the computing system that is failing and you have to reassure the user/customer that you are working hard to fix the problem (tell them 3 measures you are putting in place)

KEYWORDS
Critical System, Reliability, Redundancy, Back Up

Reliability and Redundancy in Computing

10ACs1

Lesson Objectives:
L/O1 - identify the need for RELIABILITY and REDUNDANCY in computing
L/O2 - describe how a system can be made more RELIABLE

Starter

What is a CRITICAL system?
With a partner, discuss what you think is meant by a CRITICAL system

Main Task
What can go wrong? What are the consequences?
1. Make a list of all the things that can go wrong with a Computer System.
eg. power cut
Add your ideas here - PADLET

How do companies prevent this from happening?
2. Research how big companies ensure these things do NOT happen and add to your blog under Theory - Reliability & Redundancy

Extension
How is a computer systems reliability measured?

Plenary
In pairs:
PERSON 1- Imagine you are an irate customer/user of a system that is not working and you have phoned to complain
PERSON 2- Imagine you are in charge of the computing system that is failing and you have to reassure the user/customer that you are working hard to fix the problem (tell them 3 measures you are putting in place)

KEYWORDS
Critical System, Reliability, Redundancy, Back Up