S3 Computing Science

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S3 Computing follows the CfE 'Curriculum for Excellence' pathways, and gain an insight into Computational Thinking.  

The S3 Computing Science course at KGS is a blended course that offers students to develop creativity and persistence.  The course supports young people to become, "successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors."
Computer Science in 3rd year covers a Broad and General education in a variety of interesting Computing related topics, including;
  • Internet safety and the Law
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Software development with Live Code and Programming experience with several languages including, Python, Javascript and block programs such as Scratch​
  • Multimedia
  • Animation
  • Design a desktop computer
  • Environmental awareness
  • Web design and ​HTML5
Year 3: ‘Computing Science contexts for developing technological skills and knowledge’   
 
♦ skills in producing solutions in different software environments 
♦ knowledge of the tools and applications used to produce solutions 
♦ skills in creating, sharing and locating information using a range of applications 
♦ knowledge of the applications used to create, share and locate this information 

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