Learning intention
- To understand why it is useful to store information and data on a computer.
Success criteria
- I can explain what it means
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Managing Data
2MD.01 Know the advantages
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could focus on one or two reasons for storing things on computers (for example, to share them with other people or to take up less space).
- Could look at the images in advance to make sure they understand what is happening in each picture.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could talk about the disadvantages of storing things on computers as well as the advantages.
- Could be given the picture of someone using a road map to discuss in the activity.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Name some things which are stored on computers.
- Explain
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Vocabulary definitions
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device
An object that uses electricity and can help us do things (like a phone or tablet).
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file
A container for information on a computer.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Where do we keep things?
Lesson 2: Connecting devices
Lesson 3: Connecting to the internet
Lesson 4: Wires or no wires?
Lesson 5: Sharing safely
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 30th December, 2025
Lesson 3: Connecting to the internet
Learning what the internet is and how we can connect to it.
Lesson 2: Connecting devices
Recognsing that some computing devices can work together.
Lesson 4: Wires or no wires?
Recognising the differences between wired and wireless networks
Lesson 5: Sharing safely
Exploring how computers connect with or without wires and recognising when a network is available...
