Year 3 Topics and Key Questions

Computing: Year 3 

Computing systems and networks – Connecting computers

Creating media – Animation

Programming A – Sequence in music

Data and information – Branching databases

Creating media – Desktop publishing

Programming B – Events and actions

KQ1: How do digital devices function?

KQ1: What is an animation made up of?

KQ1: How does the new programming environment (Scratch) work?

KQ1: Can a set yes/no questions be created for a set of given objects?

KQ1: How do text and images convey information?

KQ1: How does a sprite move within a programming project?

KQ2: What are input and output devices?

KQ2: Why are little changes needed in a  stop-frame animation?

KQ2: What outcomes do individual commands have?

KQ2: Can sub groups be created from an existing group?

KQ2: How can text and layout be edited?

KQ2: What code is needed to move a sprite in four directions?

KQ3: How can digital devices change the way we work?

KQ3: What makes an effective storyboard?

KQ3: In what different ways can we start a program?

KQ3: Can a workable branching database be created from given objects?

KQ3: What is the purpose of a template?

KQ3: What is needed when adapting a given program for a new purpose?

KQ4: How can a computer network be used to share information?

KQ4: What elements need to be consistent when creating a stop frame animation?

KQ4: What is a sequence?

KQ4: Why do questions need to be ordered carefully?

KQ4: How can we add and edit content in a desktop publishing publication?

KQ4: How can we enhance a given sequence of code? 

KQ5: How can digital devices be connected?

KQ5: Why do we need a critical eye?

KQ5: How can the project's appearance be changed?

KQ5: How can a branching database be used to answer questions?

KQ5: Can different layouts suit some projects better than others?

KQ5: How can we test, debug and fix our programs?

KQ6: What are the physical components of a network?

KQ6: What is the impact of adding additional media to the animation?

KQ6: Can we create a program from a task description?

KQ6: How do pictograms and branching databases compare in regards to presenting information?

KQ6: How does desktop publishing compare to documents produced by hand on paper?

KQ6: Can we use our learnt skills and knowledge to create a new maze-based challenge?