Key Stage 1

ICT KS1 Unit 1C - The information around us

In this unit children learn that information exists in a variety of forms, including text, still and moving pictures, charts and sounds and that different media are used for different purposes. They learn that ICT can be used to communicate and handle information in a variety of ways.

Children should be able to apply what they have learned in this unit when they are looking for and presenting information.

WEBLINKS	A worksheet idea A lesson idea Sharing Information A series of lessons about information
SOFTWARE	Talking books eg - Sherston - Seaside, Homes, Body, Transport etc.
BOOKS	A series of pupils’ books, teachers’ books and photocopiable resource sheets from Smart Learning Ltd.(www.smart-learning.co.uk for samples) A series of pupils’ books, teachers’ books and photocopiable resource sheets from Smart Learning Ltd.(www.smart-learning.co.uk for samples) The facilities below are only available to Isle of Wight Schools Click here to order your Projects from School Library Service Click here for Education Centre - Library Resources

OTHER RESOURCES

• sound tapes
• assorted pictures
• multimedia program, eg talking book, adventure game
• samples of text from different sources and for different purposes
• pictures of signs and symbols in everyday life
• tape recorder