Key Stage 1

ICT KS1 Unit 1D - Labelling and classifying

In this unit children learn that key pieces of information can be used to describe objects. They also learn to use simple criteria to divide groups of objects into sub-sets, and to identify objects by key words. They will use a word processor with a word bank to present information.
This unit could be taught in reception
Children will apply what they have learnt in this unit when sorting objects in mathematics and science.

WEBLINKS	Lesson plan Pick a picture - simple activities Clicker grids for labelling and classifying. A series of lessons on classification
SOFTWARE	Talking First Word - RM Textease 2000 Clicker 4 - Crick Charlie Chimp's Big Modelling Party (Sherston) - decision making, modelling, classification .....
BOOKS	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

• a variety of large and small coloured balls and blocks
• size and shape labels
• pictures of the objects on cards
• word processor with a word bank and graphic insert capability
• word bank with shapes, sizes and colours