Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Computing Term 4
We are collectors
Finding images using the web.

Background Information
This unit will enable the children to:
find and use pictures on the web
know what to do if they encounter pictures that cause concern
group images on the basis of a binary (yes/no) question
organise images into more than two groups according to clear rules
sort (order) images according to some criteria
ask and answer binary (yes/no) questions about their images.

In this unit the children will…
Searching for animal pictures.
Collecting fish.
Organising birds into two groups.
Grouping insects and other mini beasts.
Sorting mammals.
Guess the animal.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Search for images using online galleries
Copy an image from the web and paste it into their presentation
Move images in their presentation
Know what to do if they discover bad images
Organise images into groups
Most children can:
Identify the differences between clip art and
digital photographs
Resize images in their presentation
Know that they should not post personal information or photos to the web
Sort images into order of size
Use binary (yes/no) questions to identify an image from their collection
Some children will be able to:
Be discerning in choosing images to use
Add text labels to their presentation
Appreciate that it is only OK to copy images where their creator has given permission
Consider how a computer might sort a set into order

Key Vocabulary
.ebook, illustration, image, search, save, paint,