Year 4 - Computing
Combining images
Photo editing
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will develop their understanding of how digital images can be changed and edited, and how they can then be resaved and reused. They will consider the impact that editing images can have, and evaluate the effectiveness of their choices.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how images can be combined.
Key Notes
- Different selection tools suit different uses.
- Select, copy and paste can be used to combine images.
- Images may be edited for a number of different reasons.
Vocabulary To Learn
- select: make a choice on a computer
- lasso: a freehand selection tool
- magic wand: a selection tool that allows you to choose areas of a similar colour
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is only way to select part of an image.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Different selection tools suit different uses. Select, copy and paste can be used to combine images.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'select'
make a choice on a computer. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: There is only way to select part of an image. Correction: There are multiple ways to select parts of an image.
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