An introduction to circuits and programming

Curriculum Links:

• Computing
• Science

Suitable for: KS2

Time required: 2 hrs per workshop – Max 20 students per sessions

Location: Face to face @ school

The successful Get Wired…Get Coding workshop created by the Women in Operational Technology Group at Sellafield to introduce pupils to circuits, programming and computer safety.  The group can offer 2 sessions per month excluding December, May and August– this is a hands-on activity and will need the volunteers to come into school to deliver. By the end of this activity the children will:

Understand simple circuits utilising Hot Wires activity

Understand a computers inputs and an outputs.

Understand the aspects of a control system.

Utilise Botley robot to code simple instructions    Note: we are changing to Lego Education Spike once the kits arrive.

Understand the basics of computer safety