Year 7 – Intro to Computers

Lesson Aim:

All pupils will: understand that transistors have replaced valves and that they can be found in all electronic devices today

Most pupils will: be able to identify at least two benefits of using transistors over valves.

They will also understand the principle of Moore’s Law

Some pupils will: be able to identify at least one specific role of a transistor within the CPU.

Introduction

Compare and Contrast

Moores Law 

Your Task

Transistors and Moores Law worksheet

Task 2

Correct the teacher task

Plenary

What I have learnt

Creating a Ringtone

Lesson Aim:

  • Create a suitable name and logo for your company
  • Create an attractive flyer

Your Task

You need to think of an appropriate name for your ringtone company.  You will then need to develop a logo for your company.  In the next few weeks you will create a ringtone, you need to think of a name for your ringtone and then produce an A5 flyer advertising your ringtone.