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Key Stage 1

Children will learn the basics of coding by programming a delivery van to drive around simple routes. They will sequence instructions and use simple repitition commands in a visual programming language.

Lower Key Stage 2

Children will develop their understanding of programming principals by learning how to use repeat loops, if statements and respond to changes in variables in a visual programming language.

Upper Key Stage 2

Children will revise their skills in the Blockly visual programming language and learn the basics of the text-based language: Python. Throughout, they will be designing, creating and debugging their own programs.

Rapid Router User Guide

Key Stage 1

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Sessions KS1

Complete lesson plans for each session, including learning objectives, a list of useful resources, pupil activites and guidance on share and review following the session.

Session 1 Unplugged algorithms for moving along a route
Session 2 Starting off on-screen with the app
Session 3 Creating simple algorithms to reach a single destination
Session 4 Creating simple algorithms to reach a single destination along the shortest route
Session 5 Create a more complex algorithm to deliver one or more packages on the way
Session 6 Delivering several packages in a sensible sequence (extension activity)
Session 7 Introducing the repeat code
Session 8 Follow-on and extension work on multiple repeat loops and nested repeats
Session 9 Children create their own routes
Session 10 Try out a partners route

Resource Sheets KS1

Resource sheets are made to be used along side the lesson plans. They help you teach coding concepts offline in the classroom. You can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

Session 1 KS1-S1-1 KS1-S1-2 KS1-S1-3 KS1-S1-4
Session 2
Session 3 KS1-S3-1
Session 4 KS1-S4-1 KS1-S4-2 KS1-S4-3 KS1-S4-4
Session 5 KS1-S5-1
Session 6 KS1-S6-1 KS1-S6-2
Session 7 KS1-S7-1 KS1-S7-2 KS1-S7-3
Session 8 KS1-S8-1 KS1-S8-2
Session 9 KS1-S9-1

Program Solutions KS1

This sheet gives the best solutions to levels 1 to 28 of Rapid Router.

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Activity Set KS1

This activity set gives you an overview of the Key Stage 1 module. It covers the resources that will be useful, learning expectations and teacher preparation.

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Assets KS1

Printable sheets with all the game assets from direction arrows to scenery for offline class activites.

  1. Assets
  2. Code wall cards

Assessments KS1

Assessment guidance sheets for teachers explain techniques and key questions, pupil led self-assessment sheets, along with a record sheet for pupils you can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

  1. Assessment Guide
  2. Self Assessment Sheet
  3. Teacher Record Sheet

Lower Key Stage 2

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Sessions Lower KS2

Complete lesson plans for each session, including learning objectives, a list of useful resources, pupil activites and guidance on share and review following the session.

Session 1 Recap on using a simple 'repeat' loop
Session 2 Using repeat with a condition on a simple route: 'repeat until'
Session 3 Using simple selections and repetition: Repeat until at destination 'if…do'
Session 4 General solution using repeat until and if…do…(including else if for more able children)
Session 5 Extension group activity - Explain why the general program does not work for some more complex maps
Session 6 Traffic lights: understanding variables and the if do…if else statements
Session 7 Applying their programming knowledge to create a game challenge
Session 8 Applying their programming knowledge to play and evaluate a game challenge

Resource Sheets Lower KS2

Resource sheets are made to be used along side the lesson plans. They help you teach coding concepts offline in the classroom. You can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

Session 1 LKS2-S1-1
Session 2 LKS2-S2-1 LKS2-S2-2
Session 3 LKS2-S3-1
Session 4 LKS2-S4-1 LKS2-S4-2 LKS2-S4-3 LKS2-S4-4
Session 5 LKS2-S5-1
Session 6 LKS2-S6-1
Session 7 LKS2-S7-1 LKS2-S7-2

Program Solutions Lower KS2

This sheet gives the best solutions to levels 29 to 50 of Rapid Router.

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Activity Set Lower KS2

This activity set gives you an overview of the Lower Key Stage 2 module. It covers the resources that will be useful, learning expectations and teacher preparation.

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Assets Lower KS2

Printable sheets with all the game assets from direction arrows to scenery for offline class activites.

  1. Assets
  2. Code wall cards

Assessments Lower KS2

Assessment guidance sheets for teachers explain techniques and key questions, pupil led self-assessment sheets, along with a record sheet for pupils you can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

  1. Assessment Guide
  2. Self Assessment Sheet
  3. Teacher Record Sheet

Upper Key Stage 2

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Sessions Upper KS2

Complete lesson plans for each session, including learning objectives, a list of useful resources, pupil activites and guidance on share and review following the session.

Session 1 What do we already know? (Recap the Blockly commands previously encountered)
Session 2 Breaking down the problem in chunks (understanding procedures)
Session 3 Switching from Blockly to Python
Session 4 Understanding more Python commands (while, if…elif…else)
Session 5 Writing basic code directly in Python (forwards, turn, print, repetition)
Session 6 Flying Solo with Python! Programming independently using selection, defining procedures/functions
Session 7 Increase the challenge - creating new Python variables, incrementing variables
Session 8 Assessment session - applying your coding knowledge to create a game challenge for a partner

Resource Sheets Upper KS2

Resource sheets are made to be used along side the lesson plans. They help you teach coding concepts offline in the classroom. You can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

Session 1 UKS2-S1-1
Session 2 UKS2-S2-1 UKS2-S2-2
Session 3 UKS2-S3-1 UKS2-S3-2
Session 4 UKS2-S4-1
Session 5 UKS2-S5-1 UKS2-S5-2 UKS2-S5-3
Session 6 UKS2-S6-1 UKS2-S6-2
Session 7 UKS2-S7-1 UKS2-S7-2
Session 8 UKS2-S8-1 UKS2-S8-2

Program Solutions Upper KS2

This sheet gives the best solutions to levels 51 to 109 of Rapid Router.

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Activity Set Upper KS2

This activity set gives you an overview of the Upper Key Stage 2 module. It covers the resources that will be useful, learning expectations and teacher preparation.

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Assets Upper KS2

Printable sheets with all the game assets from direction arrows to scenery for offline class activites.

  1. Assets
  2. Code wall cards

Assessments Upper KS2

Assessment guidance sheets for teachers explain techniques and key questions, pupil led self-assessment sheets, along with a record sheet for pupils you can download the whole set (zip file), or view and download them individually below.

  1. Assessment Guide
  2. Self Assessment Sheet
  3. Teacher Record Sheet
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