Year 3 Computing Lesson Plans

Pupils extend their programming knowledge by learning to use loops to repeat sections of code efficiently.

Pupils extend their Scratch programming skills by exploring events and actions — how programs respond to user input such as key presses, mouse clicks, and broadcasts.

Pupils learn to create purposeful digital content by combining text, images, and audio using appropriate software.

Pupils learn how computers are connected to form networks and explore the role of key devices such as routers, switches, and servers.

Pupils learn to collect, organise, and query data using branching databases.

Pupils learn how search engines work — how they index the web and rank results — and develop skills to search effectively and evaluate the information they find.