Year10 Tech Marist

Timing	Topic	Assessment
T1 Wk3	Binary Code	Group Challenge
T1 Wk11	Scratch Programming	Cyber-addiction project
T2 Wk3	3D Design	Use project management techniques to design and create a useful 3D item
T3 Wk3	Web Design	Practical Project
T3 Wk6	Manage a computer	Manage a personal computer system
T3 Wk9	Movie making	Use Movie Maker to make a simple video
T4 Wk4	Robotics	Control a robot using code
T4 Wk8	Animated web banner	Create a web banner advertisement

Binary

In this mini-topic students will learn what bits and bytes are, what binary code is and how it can be used to count.

Content Outline:

Learn what binary code is
Work as a group to learn to count in binary code

Scratch Programming

Open Source software ‘Scratch’ offers an introduction to the concepts of logical thinking and computer programming. Students use blocks of pre-made code to create sequences of instructions including conditionals, variables and loops.

Content Outline:

Learn how to create a scratch project and sprites
Learn how to make the sprite move in different ways
Learn to make sprites interact

3D Design

Students will learn techniques for making a 3D item online, and will then print this item.

Content Outline:

Learn the basic elements of 3d Design
Learn about the planning and design process

Coding websites in HTML

Students will learn the basics of HTML code, enabling them to create simple web sites.

Content Outline:

Learn the bare bones of an HTML document
Learn how to use notepad++ and Chrome web browser to create and view web sites
Be able to add images, links, colours and text effects to their web pages

Manage a Computer

Students will have the opportunity to learn about their computer and how to take care of it.

Content Outline:

Gain knowledge of the hardware components of a personal computer system
Gain knowledge of the operation of a computer
Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the system and application software of a personal computer
Operate a printer and replace consumables
Complete basic operation and maintenance procedures for a personal computer
Demonstrate knowledge of ergonomic principles for the safe operation of a personal computer system

Movie Making

During the course of this topic students learn how to make a short video composed of photos, video footage and sound footage that the students have captured and edited themselves.

Content Outline:

Learn how to use Windows live movie maker to create a sequence of video clips, adding transitions, sounds and effects.
Film footage and transfer it from a camera to the computer.
Create a video project

Robotics

Students will learn simple coding required to control an ‘Edison’ robot. They will then be required to design and create a program to allow the robot to find its way through a maze.

Content Outline:

Learn the basic coding tools required to control the robot
Learn about the coding structures such as conditionals and iterations

Animation

During the course of this topic students learn how to use Adobe Flash Designer to create short animations.

Content Outline:

Learn how to use Adobe Flash Designer to create short animations
Create an animated web banner