Computer Science (Year 9)
What will you study?
Full Web Site Design: Using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Computer Crime & Cyber Security
Intermediate Python Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Physical Computing Programming
Useful tips and resources
KS3 Computing Complete Revision & Practice
Improve your HTML code via W3 Schools
Javascript is the world’s most popular gaming language. You can develop
your skills via W3 Schools
Python Programming – This website has tutorials showing you how to install Python on your device and learn the basics of printing, inputs, variables, data types, iteration, selection and using lists
Have a look at some of the AI resources found here
BBC Bitesize KS3 Computer Science – A great website with many topics we learn in KS3.
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
BEBRA’s Computational Thinking Challenge Test – Autumn Term
Hacktivate is a capture-the-flag game for students aged 11-19, utilising skills such as coding, encryption, networking, and more.
Films to watch:
Imitation Game
Transcendence
Hackers
Places to visit:
National Museum for Computing
Online Magazine
Kid Codecs – A fun often quirky kids magazine about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).