This pack will help you get started, with instructions on how to install things! What you’ll need: – Internet access – Computer access Getting Started With Python Getting Started With Greenfoot Here, we go through two methods to getting started with Python: Using the website : https://app.edublocks.org/#python Installing Python and IDLE on a computer. This can be found at: https://www.python.org/ … Read More
Greenfoot (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
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. This pack is worth 30 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Computer – Access to Greenfoot hi IntroductionStartupMovementFunctionalityCounterDebuggingQuiz
Cryptograffeg (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
Learn how to write and solve secret messages using different ciphers. This pack is worth 50 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Printed cipher wheel and a split leg pin or access to an online cipherwheel hi IntroductionCaesar CipherBacon CipherPig Pen CipherRail fence cipherColumnar Transposition CipherVigenère Cipher Worksheet Quiz
HTML (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
Learn the basic building blocks that make up the Internet as you get started making your own webpages using HTML! This pack is worth 10 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to a text editor such as TextWrangler for MacOS or Notepad for Windows hi IntroductionHTML with LinksHTML with ImagesHTML … Read More
Python Maths (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
This activity pack explains how we can use Python to draw shapes and program interesting patterns. We’ll be looking at: – Using turtle to draw shapes – Using Python to draw turtles – Python geometry This pack is worth 30 points, plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Scissors – Computer access … Read More
Little Man Computer (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
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. This pack is worth 20 points plus what you earn in the quiz. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to peterhigginson.co.uk/lmc Select tutorial from down below: hi IntroductionStoring and LoadingAddition … Read More
Systemau Rhif - Sut i
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) Binary To Hexadecimal Hexadecimal to Denary After watching the … Read More
Pigpen micro:bits (Pecyn Gweithgarredd)
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 This … Read More
AR Deuaidd (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
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. This pack is worth 10 points plus what you earn … Read More
Codau QR (Pecyn Gweithgaredd)
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 This pack is worth 10 points … Read More