GCSE Computing – Operating Systems

Lesson Aim

  • Know three different types of Software ( Operating System, Utility and Application)
  • Know what the main functions of an operation system are
  • Understand how these functions are performed

Starter

Example Operating Systems

Main

 

Plenary

Click on the link below and add three things you have learned about Operating Systems today:

Plenary task

 

The Scientific Method

Lesson aim

  • Understand what the scientific method is
  • Explain the term hypothesis

Starter

Starter presentation

Main

Your task is to create a presentation in powerpoint with an explanation of the following statements:

Remember to give examples of each

  • Hypothesis
  • Variable
  • Independent Variables
  • Dependent Variables
  • Control group
  • Constants
  • Experimental Design Diagram

 

Year 8 – European Database

Lesson Aim

  • Gather information for creating a database of European Countries

Main Task

Your task is to gather information about the countries in Europe and store it in MS Excel. You need to gather the following information:

  • Name (Country)
  • Area
  • Population
  • Capital
  • Language spoken
  • Currency

Extension

If you complete the gathering of all the information for all the European countries. Create a presentation about one of the countries in MS Powerpoint.