Learn all about Assembly Language and how to write programs using the Little Man Computer Simulator! Little Man Computer (LMC) is a simulator that mimics von Neumann architecture. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to peterhigginson.co.uk/lmc
Greenfoot
This is suitable for both KS3 and KS4. The activity pack breaks down the aspects of Greenfoot into four key areas: Setting up the World, Movement, Functionality and The Counter. What you’ll need: – Computer – Access to Greenfoot
Number Systems – How-To
This pack includes short “how-to” videos teaching you how to convert between different number systems like binary to hex. When you’ve finished the activity pack, try out the quiz to test out your understanding. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Worksheets (found at the bottom of the relevant tab)
Getting Started With Programming
This pack will help you get started, with instructions on how to install things! What you’ll need: – Internet access – Computer access
Logic Gates
This activity pack teaches you all about logic gates! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to Academo.org – Access to Logic.ly – Access to Boolean.method.ac
HTML
Learn the basic building blocks that make up the Internet as you get started making your own webpages using HTML! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to a text editor such as TextWrangler for MacOS or Notepad for Windows
Pigpen micro:bits
Why use a pen and paper to make Pigpen ciphers when you can use a micro:bit? This activity pack introduces the Pigpen Cipher and how to encrypt and decrypt with it. It will also show you how to use a micro:bit in this process: – Displaying the Symbols – micro:bit Radio Signals What you’ll need: – Access to microbit.org
AR Binary
Learn to count and add in binary with this amazing AR app! This activity pack explores what binary is, how the number system operates, and an introduction to Augmented Reality (AR). We will use the Technocamps AR Binary app made by Daniel Curry to put what you learn into practice. What you’ll need: – A modern phone – Internet access … Read More
QR Codes
Learn the secrets behind QR Codes. What do they mean? How can I create my own? This activity pack introduces QR Codes; what they are, how to use them, and how to create your own. There are two topics: – Using QR codes to learn information – Creating your own QR codes online
Code for Life
Learn Programming Principles whilst taking part in this coding challenge. This pack will teach you about: Loops Repeat Blocks Repeat Blocks with Conditions IF and IF ELSE Conditions What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access