Grade 5 Computers & Technology

Grade 5 Computer Science encompasses functions in programming, data visualization, digital portfolios, and ethical technology use.

6 lessons

Grade 5 Computers & Technology topics

  • Computers Then and Now

    The child compares how everyday life changed with computing, says what people and computers each do well, meets the people who design technology and why it must work for everyone, explores computing jobs, and weighs…

  • Inside Our Devices

    The child names the parts of a computer system, explains input, processing, output and storage, and recognises computers inside everyday objects.

  • Physical Computing

    The child programs a microcontroller or robot kit to react to buttons and sensors and to control lights, sounds and motors.

  • Online Safety

    The child keeps personal information private, uses strong passwords, behaves kindly online and knows when and how to tell a trusted adult.

  • Variables in Games

    The child uses variables for scores, timers and user input, and explains how the value of a variable changes as a program runs.

  • What Is AI for Kids

    The child spots AI in everyday tools, trains a simple model by sorting labelled examples, sees how new or unfair examples change its answers, compares how people and machines learn, and uses an AI tool responsibly.

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