The BBC micro:bit is a small programmable device, designed to engage children with coding and the world of digital. Given to all 11-12 year old students across the UK in 2016, it is supported with a range of programming environments available here.

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The BBC micro:bit is a great tool for carrying out surveys that involve quickly counting and recording one or two variables. Using the button inputs provides a simple interface to the device allowing, for instance, quick tallying of the numbers of two different types of bee around a plant. Other examples might...

For science teachers who want to get behind the coding and know how the programs work.

The BCS glossary is the most authoritative...

The 'BCS glossary of computing and ICT' is the most authoritative and comprehensive work of its kind. This unrivalled study aid and reference tool has newly updated entries and is divided into themed sections making...

Ten free activities for the start of term to use in class to develop children's computing knowledge and skills. Activities include creating an algorithm to get ready for school and how to stay safe online.

This activity, suitable for a multi-lesson sequence or a single extended session, challenges students to design and prototype a simple motion-sensing alarm. The device is intended to prevent theft or the accidental picking-up of a bag.

Motion is sensed using the accelerometer built-in to the BBC micro:bit,...

In this activity children design and build their own Ball Run, and put their final creation to the test. They are provided with tips for joining dowels together,...

These resources support the teaching of the Computing curriculum by providing display materials and resources that can be circulated to parents. These resources will improve pupils computing vocabulary and understanding as it gives them a point to refer to when discussing the curriculum.

This series of activities is given as a lesson designed to get pupils familiar with Bee-Bots, teaching them to create short algorithms, enter these as simple programmes using Bee-Bots and to debug their programmes.  The supporting resources will give pupils the opportunity to choose a jacket for their Bee-Bot based...

The Barefoot Computing project is helping teachers to teach the computer science elements of the primary computing curriculum. This collection contains the free, high-quality resources produced by the project, comprising of teacher guides and activity sheets.

The project uses a range of approaches to a core...

The barometer can be used to measure and monitor atmospheric pressure. It works well for conducting weather studies or experiments that involve pressures close to...

A short series of guides for using the versatile BASH shell on Raspberry Pi and other Linux computers.

An introduction to databases using Microsoft Access 2000, suitable for students aged 10-15.

Topics include:

• Introduction to databases
• Creating a new database
• Datasheet view...

'Basic Excel 2000' will help teachers and parents to give children a head start in spreadsheets as required by the National Curriculum at Key Stages 2 and 3 using Excel 2000.

This book is suitable for whole...