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.

Presentation

Main

Create a Word Document with the title Inputs and Outputs.

Create and complete a table like this:

Table

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

  1. What is a peripheral device?
  1. Give an example of an output device connected to a computer.
  1. Is a mouse an input or an output?
  1. Give an example of an everyday device that contains a sensor. How is it used?

Year 9 – GCSE ICT

Lesson Aim

  • Understand the importance of corporate image
  • Use a graphics package to create a logo

Starter

Introduce the project scenario, using ICT to help with the school Wizard of Oz production. Students brief is to produce promotional, financial and ticket systems for the production

Main

Create a logo for your promotional material which will help develop the corporate image.  The logo needs to reflect the school and the Wizard of Oz. You will then need to prepare a cast member card for all performers, which they may use to gain early entry for dinners.

Plenary

Review the importance of using suitable corporate image

Online Shopping

Lesson Aim

  • Know the rights of online shoppers
  • Know the difference between validation and verification
  • Know the risks associated with creating online accounts

Starter

Discuss the rise in online shopping and creating online accounts and importance of having accurate data

Main

Complete the worksheets below :

Online Shopping

Creating an online account

Extension work

Making payments on online

Plenary

Review learning

 

Science – The periodic Table

Lesson Aim

  • Know that atoms are formed by Electrons, Protons and Neutrons
  • Know what the atomic number and mass numbers represent

periodic-table

Starter

Discuss what elements are and what they are made of.

Main

Create a presentation in powerpoint showing the structure of the first 20 elements in the periodic table.  Each slide must have the name, atomic symbol, atomic number and mass number of an elemant and a diagram of the electron layout.

Extension

Research what is meant by the following terms and write a brief explanation for each:

  • Isotope
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Half-life

 

Plenary

Review learning through questioning.

 

 

Scratch – Pong Game

Lesson Aim

  • Understand how to add appeal to a game
  • Create a two player game in Scratch
  • Extend the game using skills learned

 

Starter

Questions to consider:

What makes a good game?

How can we introduce elements in to a game to make it more appealing?

 

Main Task

Your task is to create a two player game in Scratch.  Follow the instructions below to create the original computer game Pong.

Once you have completed the tutorials attempt to make some improvements to your game as suggested on the final slide

Plenary

Play the game with student next to you and ask for advice on two possible changes to your game