Over the years (as a teacher, ICT Coordinator, ICT adviser and ICT lecturer) I have created or adapted many subject-specific, computer-based
activities for use with KS 2 (and some for KS 1) children. Most of the headings below will
be familiar to teachers of this age range. They encourage the development of computer
skills within the context of familiar topics. Many involve such skills as searching and
sorting a datafile, cutting and pasting in a word processor, and inserting appropriate
clipart. The files can easily be edited to suit the age and ability of your particular
pupils. A short explanatory text file is included with each "package".
Many of the
files were created in WORD, PUBLISHER, EXCEL or in JUNIOR PINPOINT so having these
software packages in school will help a great deal. These ZIP files contain the workfiles
needed for the activities. WINZIP was used to compress the files for faster
downloading. Click here
if you wish to download this excellent piece of shareware to
unzip them.
Ancient
Egypt
This
zip contains a datafile on ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses and an accompanying
worksheet. It also contains word processing exercises on the process of mummification and
canopic jars, together with appropriate clipart.
Ancient Greece This zip contains a datafile on ancient Greek gods and goddesses and an accompanying worksheet. It also contains a word processing exercise on The Labours of Heracles together with an appropriate piece of clipart.
The Romans This zip contains a datafile on ancient Roman gods and goddesses and an accompanying worksheet. It also contains a word processing exercise on the Roman Invasion together with an appropriate piece of clipart.
Monarchs This zip contains a datafile on all the kings and queens of England and has accompanying worksheets on the Saxons, the Tudors and Britain Since the 1930s.
The Tudors This zip contains word processing exercises on the Six Wives of Henry VIII, The Mary Rose and Tudor Monarchs, all with appropriate clipart.
The Victorians This zip contains a datafile on the Victorian Age and an accompanying worksheet on this topic and the Victorian Christmas. It also contains a word processing exercise on Child Labour where pupils have to change a speech for to against.
Festivals This zip contains a datafile on the festivals of all the major religions. There are accompanying worksheets on Muslim and Hindu festivals. There is also a word processing exercise about The Five Pillars of Islam with an appropriate piece of clipart.
Rivers This zip contains a datafile on Rivers of the World and accompanying worksheets. It also contains word processing exercises on the River System and Water Cycle together with appropriate pieces of clipart.
The Planets This zip contains a datafile on the Solar System with accompanying worksheets.
Word Processing Exercises This zip file contains word processing exercises. Many of them are sequencing exercises of the "drag and drop" (or "cut and paste") variety. Some have an appropriate piece of clipart for insertion. Others address punctuation, standard English and other NLS work.
Classifying Exercises (KS 1) This zip file contains files (created in PUBLISHER) in which children have to classify various pictures under certain headings by dragging and dropping. Suitable for KS 1 and sometimes the Foundation Stage.
Classifying Exercises
(KS 2)This zip file contains files (created in PU
BLISHER) in which KS 2 children have to classify various pictures under certain headings by dragging and dropping. Sometimes there is also labelling involved.
Science Worksheets
This zip file contains worksheets created with WORD and PUBLISHER on various science topics. They often refer to the use of certain popular CD-ROMs.
History Worksheets
This zip file contains worksheets created with WORD and PUBLISHER on various history topics. They often refer to the use of certain popular CD-ROMs.
Geography Worksheets
This zip file contains worksheets created with WORD and PUBLISHER on various geography topics. They often refer to the use of certain popular CD-ROMs.
The Xmas Files
This zip contains a datafile on Christmas Around the World. There are two accompanying worksheets. It also contains a spreadsheet exercise about Christmas Lists. As well as this there are two PUBLISHER drag and drop exercises for KS 1 children.
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