Year 5
	Graphical modelling		Analysing data - Complex searches
	Evaluating information		Introduction to spreadsheets
	Controlling devices		Monitoring environmental conditions

In this unit pupils learn to use an object-based graphics package to produce images and visual models. They learn the key differences between an object-based program and a paint package and understand that visual models can be used to identify patterns and relationships. Pupils will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when making maps in geography and drawing diagrams in science.

5a 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

Show the children 'The Snail' by Matisse on the Tate Gallery website. It is a very good example where an artist has used overlapping shapes. Using an object based program such as Textease (pictured right) or PowerPoint children can have a go at ordering and overlapping to create their own snail pictures.

Designing a classroom layout
The image on the left shows a classroom layout created in Textease CT.

Instructions for design a classroom layout in PowerPoint

How to use Word drawing tools

Create a picture by arranging drawn shapes in Word

Textease and online resources
www.learn-ict.org.uk

Suggested Cross Curricular Activities
Children produce an annotated diagram of how they would develop the school grounds.

Children produce plans for a coastal development, ensuring that the area is protected from erosion.

Children design a seating plan for the school production.

Teaching Resources

Classroom Design from Northumberland
Before using a graphics package to create a room plan, this activity allows you to experiment with some ready made furniture symbols and layouts. In addition to the classroom layouts, there is also a park to design. Teacher notes included.
ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk

ICT Scheme of work from Greenwich ICT
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

Year 5
	Graphical modelling		Analysing data - Complex searches
	Evaluating information		Introduction to spreadsheets
	Controlling devices		Monitoring environmental conditions

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