Technologies · Year 1

Lesson 1

Discover what technology is and learn the difference between what we need and what we want.

⏱ 12 min · 11 questions

Lesson 2

Follow the steps designers use to plan, make, and check their ideas.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 3

Practise following clear steps in the right order, just like a computer.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 4

Group things by their features and learn to classify information.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 5

Find out that the things we use are designed and made by people from materials.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 6

Learn what a password is and why we keep it secret.

⏱ 11 min · 6 questions

Lesson 7

Spot patterns that repeat and patterns that grow bigger each time.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 8

Explore what makes structures stand up strong and not fall over.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 9

Name the main parts of a computer and what each one does.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 10

Learn simple ways to be kind and safe when using a screen with others.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 11

Sort foods into groups and plan a meal that has different kinds of food.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 12

Find out how wheels and axles help things move and roll.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 13

Learn about the extra parts we can connect to a computer, like a mouse and headphones.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 14

Spot the mistake in a set of steps and fix it so the steps work.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 15

Discover how pictures and symbols give us information without words.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 16

Learn how we tell a computer or tablet what to do by tapping and clicking.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 17

Explore how light makes shadows and how we use light in things we design.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 18

Collect simple data by counting and recording what we find.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 19

Write simple ordered steps for everyday tasks, like an algorithm.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 20

Pick the best material for a job based on what it is like.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 21

Find letters, numbers and the space bar on a keyboard.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 22

Think about how things feel to use so they are comfy and easy.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 23

Move things around on a screen by dragging them. Learn how to control what you see.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 24

Red, green and yellow tell us things! Learn how designers use colour to send a message.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 25

Screens are fun, but breaks are important too. Learn how to use screens in a healthy way.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 26

Plant a seed and watch it grow! Learn what plants need so we can grow our own food.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 27

Explore why everyday objects are made in different shapes to do their jobs well.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 28

Learn how picture icons help us find and use apps and tools on a device.

⏱ 10 min · 6 questions

Lesson 29

Discover what plants need so people can grow food, in a simple food and fibre lesson.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 30

Learn how switches and buttons turn digital devices on and off to control them.

⏱ 10 min · 6 questions

Lesson 31

Explore how we design things to give us light when it is dark.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 32

Learn how a computer keeps pictures and files so we can find them again.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 33

Find out how containers are designed to carry and store different things.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 34

Use simple picture data to count and compare groups of things.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 35

Discover how signs use shapes, colours and pictures to warn people and keep them safe.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 36

Learn how some steps repeat over and over until a job is finished.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 37

Find out what shapes and materials help a boat float and carry things.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 38

Compare objects to find what is the same and what is different — an early data skill.

⏱ 12 min · 6 questions

Lesson 39

See how counting things like clicks or votes turns into useful data we can read.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 40

Learn why we pick different materials like wood, plastic, or fabric for different jobs.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 41

Discover how pushes and pulls make doors, toys, and trolleys move the way we want.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 42

Find out how ramps and slopes help us move heavy things and wheels up and down.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 43

Learn how fridges, lids, and lunch boxes keep our food fresh and safe to eat.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 44

Think like a playground designer and plan equipment that is fun and safe for everyone.

⏱ 13 min · 7 questions

Lesson 45

Find out how speakers make the sounds we hear and how volume buttons change them.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 46

Learn how the undo button takes back mistakes so it is safe to try things on a computer.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 47

Learn to tell the difference between real things and pretend things we see on screens.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions

Lesson 48

See how a typed message zooms through the internet from one device to another.

⏱ 12 min · 7 questions