Tag: Computing
GCSE Computing – Algorithms
Lesson Aims
- Understand Algorithms
- Explain what they do and correct and complete them
Starter
Main
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Plenary
Complete the question for homework next lesson
Introduction to Computer Hardware
Lesson Aim
- Understand the differences between input and output devices and recognise where sensors are used in everyday objects
Starter
As a class view presentation and identify the key computer peripherals as input, output or storage devices.
Main
Create a Word Document with the title Inputs and Outputs.
Create and complete a table like this:
Extension Task
For each of the different types of sensor, state an everyday item that uses this sensor and explain how it is used. Here’s a reminder of the different sensors:
- Light
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Pressure
- Motion
- Smoke
Plenary
- What is a peripheral device?
- Give an example of an output device connected to a computer.
- Is a mouse an input or an output?
- Give an example of an everyday device that contains a sensor. How is it used?
Introduction to the CPU
Lesson Aim
- Explain the function of a CPU
- Explain function of different parts of the CPU
Introduction
Task
Complete the worksheet below: CPU Worksheet
Gcse Computing – Programming Review
Introductions to Algorithms
Lesson Aim
- Understand the need for an algorithm
- Explain what pseudocode is
- Explain what a flowchart is
Your Task
Download the blank presentation below and use the link underneath to complete the presentation:
GCSE Computing – Scratch Programming
Your Task
During the last few lessons you have been learning to create games in Scratch. You will now need to produce a game of your own using scratch, the game needs to have the following features:
- More than one level
- Must display scores
- The Player must have at least 3 lives
- A game over screen at the end