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

In this unit pupils learn how to communicate messages by using a combination of graphics and text. They also learn the importance of saving their work. Pupils will apply what they have learnt in this unit when writing reports; producing multimedia presentations.

3a 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

Textease Resources to support this unit
www.learn-ict.org.uk

Suggested Cross Curricular Activities
Children design a poster to illustrate foods for growth and foods that help us stay active. Science 3A Teeth and Healthy Eating

Children could use the computer to make text and pictures for their packaging D&T 3A Packaging

Make a class book to show the different aspects of life in a historical time being studied.

Children write and illustrate the Christmas or Easter stories.

Children write a play script based on a well known fable or story. They could extend this by creating a programme or flyer for their play.

English Year 3
Y3 T1: Sentence
S6, S9, S11, S12, S13

Y3 T3: Text
T21

Teaching Resources

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

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