Year 8 Computer Science
READING TASKS
Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold
This cleverly illustrated and eminently comprehensive story where you'll discover you've gained a real context for understanding today's world of PCs, digital media and the internet.
CS4FN
Read a magazine on the CS4FN website.
There are a range of interesting articles and websites to look at.
LISTENING TASKS
Podcast: How do you tackle hate speech in one emoji at a time
According to some reports, 10 billion emoji are sent in messages around the world everyday.
How can we use AI to detect their use as hate speech, and make the internet a safe place?
Click here to listen to the podcast
WATCHING TASKS
Map of Computer Science
A fantastic short video summarising the field of computer science.
BBC Click
BBC Click: Watch this weekly BBC television programme covering news and recent developments in the world of consumer technology and innovations.
A comprehensive guide to all the latest gadgets, websites, games and computer industry news.
Where it all started...
Where it all started: Watch the TedTalk on The birth of the computer. George Dyson
Historian George Dyson tells stories from the birth of the modern computer -- from its 16th-century origins to the hilarious notebooks of some early computer engineers.
RESEARCH TASKS
Where could Computer Science take you?
Carry out some research to find out about some unusual careers with the tech and Compute Science industry.
- Digital locksmith?
- Drone operator?
- Professional hacker?
TRIPS AND VISITS
Centre of Computing History
Centre of Computing History , Cambridge,
The Centre for Computing History is much more than a museum. Based in Cambridge, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, educational workshops and a wide range of activities and events. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all ages.
CREATIVE TASKS
CS Unplugged activities
Choose and complete activities from CS unplugged from binary representation to Artificial Intelligence
Appshed
Create an App using Appshed
STUDENT LED TASKS
3D Animation
Using Alice follow the hour of code tutorial and project to make an animation to build and create a scene of an animation of your choosing.
Computer Science Fundamentals
A collection of interactive quizzes that will help you master computer science fundamentals. Click here
Phython
Develop your Python programming skills by challenging yourself to complete as many tasks on Snakify as you can.
Algorithms
Teach your friends about the importance of algorithms.
Research why algorithms are important and right a factsheet to share with a classmate?
