Information and informatics
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write your five senses and give one example of information for each.
Sight – colour; hearing – a bell; smell – a flower; taste – sweet; touch – hot/cold.
2
Write how two people might understand one message (e.g. “It will rain today”) differently.
For a farmer – watering is not needed; for a pupil planning a trip – the plan must change.
3
Sort three devices and two programs at home into hardware and software.
For example: hardware – phone, TV, computer; software – camera app, a game.
4
Write one everyday algorithm (e.g. making tea) – at least 5 steps. Work with hot water only with an adult’s help.
Sample: rinse the pot, boil water (adult), add tea leaves, pour water, wait, serve.