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A new Key Stage 2 and 3 Computing-Science unit, "Coding for Climate Action," aligns with the TeachComputing curriculum. Seeking pilot schools, it encourages students to code micro:bits for early warning systems, addressing natural hazards and exploring climate change through project-based learning. The aim is to empower students to use technology and coding to tackle environmental challenges.
Curriculum Modules for Primary & Secondary Pilot Schools
Defining the problem:
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Identify similarities and differences between natural hazards
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Examine the relationship between heat and evaporation
Analysing existing solutions:
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Research functions and various existing technologies
Building an early warning system:
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Identify input, output, and repetition in code
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Utilize variables in code
Introducing sensors:
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Identify different sensors on a micro:bit
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Modify programs and complete code using count-controlled loops
Researching radio and pins:
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Understand electrical circuits
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Use selection in programs
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Employ if/else statements with radio commands for data transfer
Earthquake early warning systems:
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Use core programming constructs (input, output, variables, repetition, selection)
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Write code and predict outcomes
Case Studies
James Watts
Primary School
"Children are beginning to have a deeper understanding of the concept of EWS’s and thoroughly enjoyed learning
and researching the different versions".
"I enjoyed learning about the natural disasters; I got to fully realise which natural disasters have a big impact"
Student
Primary Teachers
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Primary Teachers
"We wanted to contribute to the pilot of Coding for Climate Action as we thought it was a great opportunity to raise aspirations and for the children to see a practical application to computing that relates to real-life scenarios."
Teacher
Secondary Teachers
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Secondary Teachers
Recorded CPD Lessons:
Recorded CPD
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