Lesson Aim
- Learn vocabulary for the GCSE Databases topic
Main
GCSE Computing – Character representation
Lesson Aim
- Understand the need for character representation
- Know that ASCII is the standard uses
- Explain why we need Unicode
Lesson Task
Download and complete the theory task sheet below:
You need to answer all the questions thoroughly and in your own words.
The link below will provide you with the information you required:
Databases – GCSE Computing
Lesson Aim
- Define the term Database
- Understand what a database
- Know different ways to validate a database
Starter
Main
Read the database notes below:
Now you have read the notes complete the questions below:
Plenary
Create a tweet about what you learnt in todays lesson
Databases II – GCSE Computing
Lesson Aim
- Know the role of the DBMS
- Understand the need for relational databases
- Know what a primary key and foreign key are
Starter
Main
Take 15 minutes to read the notes below:
Now complete the questions sheet below:
Plenary
Click on the link below and add three things you learnt this lesson
GCSE Computing – Databases Practice
Lesson Aim
- Create filters in a MS Access Database
- Create Queries in a MS Access Database
Starter
Introduce the task and demonstrate how to create filters and queries in MS Access
Main Task
Download the task sheet and database below and create filters and queries to carry out the tasks on the worksheet
Plenary
Click link below and create a tweet of what you have learnt in todays lesson
Raspberry Pi
Lesson Aim
- Know what a raspberry pi
- Identify some uses of the raspberry pi
Starter
Introduce the Raspberry Pi and discuss some of its uses
Main
Your task is to create a presentation about the Raspberry Pi and include the following information:
- Title Slide
- What is Raspberry Pi?
- Why it was created?
- Some projects carried out with the Pi
- What you would like to create with a Pi
Plenary
Discuss uses of a Pi and then what students would like to do with it.
Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion
Your Task
Download the worksheet below and complete the questions.
Nuclear Fission & Fusion Revision
How a nuclear reactor works
Lesson Aim
- Understand what happens in a Nuclear Reaction
- Understand how it is controlled in a Nuclear Reactor (power station)
Starter
Discuss what happens in a nuclear reaction.
Main
Create a powerpoint explaining how a nuclear reactor works. Include information on why it is important that the reaction is controlled using control rods. Use the internet to obtain suitable images and information
Useful Links
Networks
Lesson Aim
- Revise networks topic for exam
Main
Use the notes below to review the topics Networks and the Internet