Digital Technologies: Years 5 – 6: Book 1 Student Workbook is an excellent resource for teaching a comprehensive understanding of the Upper Primary Years V9 Digital Technology curriculum. The Year 5 and 6 workbooks are divided into two parts due to the content and variety of activities designed to illustrate each curriculum area effectively.
Digital Technologies: Years 5 – 6: Book 1 focuses on Technology Past and Present, Data Representation and Software, and Computer Systems:
Section One: Technology Past and Present explores the evolution of technology over time, helping students reflect on its impact on their everyday lives. It then delves into a short history of computers and the internet, explains URLS, digital systems and the primary components of a computer.
Section Two: Data Representation examines data representation through binary systems, bits and bitmaps. This section aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of how computers generate and interpret language and images.
Section Three: Software and Computer Systems explores internet searches enabling students to practise their online research skills using credible sources and discerning information sources by analysing web addresses. It also investigates the purpose and function of computer software such as Word and Excel; providing students with the skills to complete simple projects using these programs.
Through an array of digital learning ideas and hands-on activities/worksheets, as well as reflection tools, students gain a thorough understanding of Digital Technology covering the Year 5/6 Curriculum Outcomes. The tasks have cross-curricular links to subject areas such as Health and Physical Education, English, Science and HASS, as well as Cross-Curricular Priorities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures and Sustainability.

Author: Magda Parker