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Holly Hall Academy – Key Stage 3 Curriculum Document, September 2014 - 2015 Unit 1 Year 9 – Introduction to Visual Basic Year 9 Unit Question: Programming Concepts: What are the different kinds of forms I can develop in Visual Basic? What are the basic controls used within VB? How can I design and view the code in VB? Key Unit Focuses: Visual Basic is a "programming language and development environment created by Microsoft. It is an extension of the BASIC programming language that combines BASIC functions and commands with visual controls. Visual Basic provides a graphical user interface GUI that allows the developer to drag and drop objects into the program as well as manually write program code." (http://www.techterms.com/definition/visualb asic) Key Unit Concepts/Words: Programming Concepts Variables Selection Iteration Forms Code Design Test If Statements Case Block Key Assessments/Creative Outcomes: Unit 2 Year 9 – Introduction to the car boot sale (Pre GCSE Course) Unit Question: Project Plan: What is the purpose of a project plan? What are the key components that make up a project plan? Design Components: What digital tools can be used to promote the event? Test Buddy Feedback: How well have you met the assessment objectives? Key Unit Focuses: The students undertake a project to organise a car boot sale. They have to make sure that the event runs successfully there are a number of tasks that you need to complete. They use a variety of programs to complete these tasks. Additional Homework Assessment All the Teaching & Learning Resources; Assessment Guidance; Lesson Plans with Key Objectives and Homework tasks and upload links can be accessed via the Academies VLE. Could iPhone's fingerprint sensor help kill off passwords? Students to undertake some research into apples fingerprint sensor technology on its new i-phone 5. What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of using this technology? Will this technology eventually stop the need for passwords? Can Nike's Fuelband really motivate you to exercise? Students to undertake some research into Nike's Fuelband and other devices that are available to monitor activity and exercise. What are the benefits and drawbacks of this technology? Will this technology encourage people to become fitter? Key Unit Concepts/Words: Project Plan Project Review Database Digital Advert Animated Banner Web Page Key Assessments/Creative Outcomes: Students understand the fundamentals of VB and are able to create a basic form. Students are able to identify different objects that can be placed on the form. Students are able to introduce new concepts of variables and sub procedures. Students are able to introduce decisions within the code, using an IF Statement. Students are able to understand the basic structure of a Case Block and why it is sometimes used instead of an IF Statement. Students will need to set up an appropriate folder structure. Students will need to complete a sources table with details of the assets/images they have used. Students will need to create a series of digital products including a digital advert; animated banner and an interactive e-newsletter to promote the event. Students will need to ensure they have regularly recorded and reflected on feedback they have received from their peers and teachers. Key Unit Homeworks: Finishing off the learning logs with annotations. Investigating what an algorithm is? Key Unit Homeworks: Students to finish off their project reviews and include annotations. Useful Website: http://vle.hollyhallacademy.co.uk/cou rse/view.php?id=792 http://www.wikihow.com/LearnMicrosoft-Visual-Basic http://vle.hollyhallacademy.co.uk/cours e/view.php?id=943