Year 3
	Combining text and graphics		Manipulating sound
	Introduction to databases		Exploring simulations
	E-mail

In this unit pupils will explore and develop musical ideas by using ICT and other methods. They will use simple music software, tape recorders and a keyboard to compose, collect and communicate their musical ideas. They will amend and modify their work to explore various musical and sound effects, and use ICT to create, organise and record sounds. Pupils will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit in music.

3b Lite (ICT Lites are concise sheets showing the objectives, key skills and techniques to be taught, without the suggested teaching activities.)

Assessment: Pupil Self Review Statements

Teaching Activities l Resources

Teaching Activities

Compose World
Guidance on how to use Compose World effectively to cover this QCA unit.

Compose World in a Reception class shows how tunes may be created and changed. The teacher introduced the program to extend children's ICT skills, but she soon became aware of how even the youngest children could talk about their musical preferences.

ICT in the QCA Music Scheme

Cross Curricular Links

Numeracy
Y3: p20-23, Fractions

Teaching Resources

Online Sound Samples www.kids-space.org	Guide to the Orchestra www.playmusic.org	Virtual Keyboard bgfl.org

Making Tracks www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/	Create a Turtle Tune www.bbc.co.uk	Musical Mysteries www.bbc.co.uk

ICT Scheme of work from Greenwich
A complete set of resources linked to the QCA scheme of work with lesson plans, activities, downloadable resources and more.
lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/greenwich

Newham ICT Scheme of Work
Featuring active flip chart resources and tutorial videos. Importantly every unit contains a challenge lesson which gives the children an opportunity to develop their independent ICT capability. www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx

Year 3
	Combining text and graphics		Manipulating sound
	Introduction to databases		Exploring simulations
	E-mail

Back to QCA ICT index page