Software - lesson 3

Lesson Objectives:

 - understand the difference between Application Software and System Software 

Outcome:
Create a Powerpoint presentation to explain the difference between System Software and Application Software

Starter:

Complete the sheet:

Main:

Red Task:
In pairs, create a presentation using Powerpoint to show examples of System software and Application software

Orange Task:
Include in your presentation a definition of:
 - System software
 - Application software

Green Task:

Publish your Powerpoint file as a video and upload to you blog

Use these links to help you:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z87mn39
http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/software/types_software/miniweb/pg2.htm


Extension
For Computing Quizzes click HERE

Summary

Plenary

Scrabble Task

Heroes & Villains - Linking work so far....

Task 

1. Open Adobe Dreamweaver

2. Manage your Site if it is not already done (Site Menu  -  New Site - Click folder icon and select DA203SPB)

3. Open your eportfolio pages and tick off what you have linked up

4. In today’s lesson you should make sure that any missing items are added to your eportfolio

CLICK HERE to see an example of how your eportfolio should be presented

On your HOME page you should have:

Your name and candidate number, centre name and number
The title of this SPB (DA203 Heroes and Villains)
An introduction to the unit
A hero and villain related banner graphic at the top of the page
Links to the HOME, EVIDENCE and PRODUCTS page

On your EVIDENCE page you should have:

PROPOSAL

An explanation of the work you have done for the proposal section
A link to your completed PROPOSAL
Feedback comments about your proposal work

DESIGN LOGS

An explanation of the work you have done for the design log section
A link to your completed 3D CHARACTERS DESIGN LOG
Feedback comments about your design log work

3D CHARACTER PHOTOS

An explanation of the work you have done for the 3d character photos
PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR FINISHED CHARACTERS from different angles
Feedback comments about your 3d character photos

3. On your PRODUCTS page you should have

3D CHARACTER DESIGNS

An explanation of the work you have done for the 3d character nets
An image of your COMPLETED HERO NET
An image of your COMPLETED VILLAIN NET
Feedback comments about your 3d character designs work

LOGO

An explanation of the work you have done for the logo
An image of your COMPLETED LOGO
Images of your COMPLETED LOGO in DIFFERENT COLOURS andBLACK AND WHITE
Feedback comments about your phone wallpaper work

Storyboards - Planning Your Game

Lesson Objectives

 - plan the design of your game in detail to show layout, colours, font and style

Starter

Look at these example storyboards 

What makes them effective?

How could they be improved

Main

Start drawing the storyboards for your game screen

• Fold your A3 sheet into to four sections to make 4 screens
• Draw each screen for your game

For the highest marks you will need to include:

• Title Screen
• Main menu
• Instructions
• Back Story
• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 4
• Win Screen
• Lose Screen

Plenary

Swap your work with a partner 
Give your test buddy two stars and a wish for their storyboards

• Is it clear what each screen will look like?
• Would they appeal to the target audience?

Software - Operating Systems

Lesson Objectives:

 - understand what an Operating System is
 - identify different functions of an Operating System


Outcome:
Create a poster to show different Operating Systems and add at least 3 functions, using your work from last lesson.

Starter:

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Main:

Red Task:
Take a Screenshot or Snipping of the completed quiz above and place on your blog


Orange Task:
Create a poster, using software of your choice, that includes:

• your definition of an operating system
• images of the most common operating systems in use today
• a list of as many of the functions of an operating system as you can think of, here are some to get you started:
• Provides a user interface
• Booting the computer
• File Management
• Managing the hardware and software
• What else does it do?

Take a Screenshot or Snipping of your completed poster and place on your blog

EXAMPLE POSTER

Green Task:

On your blog, answer the following:

What is a GUI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages?

What is a CLI? What are it's the advantages and disadvantages? 

Use these links to help you:

http://goo.gl/Lk8hwT
http://goo.gl/C4DOfh
http://goo.gl/wtprGZ 
http://goo.gl/NtPggA

Introduction to Software

Lesson Objectives

 - understand what an operating system is
 - identify the functions of an operating system

Starter

1. Look up the definition of an operating system. 
2. Add a definition, in your OWN words to your blog post, under the heading Software.

Ext - What was the first Operating System and when was it created?

Main

1. Watch the Prezi for Lesson 10

2. Use your examtime account to create some Flash Cards for Operating System revision.

You may use the following or make up your own. 
Once complete, add them to your blog.

Plenary

Test your knowledge HERE
Take a screenshot once complete and add to your blog post

Binary & Logic - Lesson 4

Lesson Objectives

 - to understand how to write sequences in a logical order

Starter

On your paper, write these steps in the correct order for Cooking a Meal.

Main

Red Task:
Click HERE to test your sequencing skills.


Orange Task
Place a copy of the image below on your Blog and explain what it has to do with Computer Science.

Green Task
See DRAG and DROP - Exercises 5-9 on ICT WORKOUT quizzes.

SEQUENCING - click HERE

Plenary

Write a simple sequence of instructions for your journey home from school

Binary & Logic Lesson 3

Lesson Objectives

 - further develop your understanding of Binary and Denary number conversion

Starter

Can you work out what the following means?

Main

Main Prezi - Lesson 16

Red Task:
Click HERE to try some Binary fun!



Orange Task
Task 1 - Lesson 16, Resource 1 - download HERE

Task 2 - Have a go at writing your own coded message for a friend to decode.

Green Task
Find your own interesting video clip or internet game/image/audio clip on Binary

Plenary

Add a post to your blog about Binary

Hour of Code

Click HERE to visit our Wildern Hour of Code website.

Gold and Green erefs will be awarded for 
'House Involvement' here.

Storyboards - Planning Your Game

Lesson Objectives

 - plan the design of your game in detail to show layout, colours, font and style

Starter

Look at these example storyboards 

What makes them effective?

How could they be improved

Main

Start drawing the storyboards for your game screen

• Fold your A3 sheet into to four sections to make 4 screens
• Draw each screen for your game

For the highest marks you will need to include:

• Title Screen
• Main menu
• Instructions
• Level 1
• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 4
• Win Screen
• Lose Screen

Plenary

Swap your work with a partner 
Give your test buddy two stars and a wish for their storyboards

• Is it celar ehst?
• Would they appeal to the target audience?

Introduction to Binary

Lesson Objectives

 - understand how to convert Binary to Denary

Starter

Watch the Prezi:

Main

Red Task:
1. Create your won set of Binary Cards

2. Complete the sheet to help you convert Binary to Decimal

Orange Task

Using the sheet below, write down your own Binary numbers for a friend to convert to Decimal.

Green Task
Play the Binary Game - HERE


Extension

Binary Jigsaw click HERE

Plenary

Explain to a friend why Binary is so important in Computing

Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Pseudocode

Pseudocode and Factory Balls

Lesson Objectives

 - To develop your understanding of the term 'pseudocode' - To be able to apply sequencing skills using pseudocode and interactive resources

OutcomeYou will write some pseudocode for Level 1 of Factory Balls and then go on to complete as many levels as you can using your developed sequencing skills

Starter - 10 minutes

Using the blank paper, complete the Algorithm Game task below, following the instructions really closely

There are two ways of presenting Algorithms 
1) flowcharts (which we have done in previous lessons) 
2) pseudocode

As shown, when writing instructions you have to be more specific! 
Today you are going to try writing your own pseudocode! 
Make sure they are VERY clear.

Main Tasks - 40 minutes

Red Task 

Using the following key words, create your own pseudocode for someone else to complete (you can add other words too):

line      horizontal    vertical     top     bottom  circle       

If you are stuck, perhaps you could write some pseudocode for drawing a human face?!

Orange Task

1. Open Factory Balls by clicking here
2. Write pseudcode for ONE of the tasks

3. See how far you can get!

As Pseudocode:

If ball is orange then    

      dip white ball in orange paint

else dip ball in blue paint

As Pseudocode:

If ball has a stripe then    

       wrap tape around it

else place in box

Green Task

Try some more coding HERE

Plenary - 10 minutes

Swap your pseudocode with a partner and have a go at completing each others

Give each other 2 Stars and a wish feedback

Homework
Factory Balls Task in Homestudy Booklet

REVISION - Hardware Test

Lesson Objectives

Evaluate learning in ICT so far using online resources

Starter

Hardware Practice Test 
You have 15 minutes 

• Ungraded = Less than 4
• Level 1 Pass = 4 out of 8
• Level 2 Pass = 6 out of 8
• Level 3 Pass = 7 out of 8 
  

Main

Use the links below to help you revise for your REAL hardware test in Friday's lesson.
 
Use the notes on your blog to help you as well

• Input / Output

• Input / Output Test

• ROM / RAM /Data Storage

• ROM / RAM Test

• CPU

• Computing Quizzes   

• BBC Bitesize - Hardware Revision Notes

Plenary

Write 5 questions on Hardware for a friend to answer - make sure you know the correct answers before you test them. How did they do out of 5?

Homework
Use the links above to continue your revision for Friday's test.