Unit 1 Computer Systems - L2

Lesson Objectives

• Learn about the role of computers in today’s society
• Consider the influence of computers on your life
• Understand how computer technology affects everyone in modern society

Starter

Copy the following into your book with the title:

Ext

Complete this QUIZ while you wait for others to finish

Main

Red Task:
Find an example of each of the systems above and add a picture to your Blog with a brief explanation

See examples here......



Amber Task

Watch the presentation below.

How does it help you understand how we use Computer Systems in the modern world?

Green Task

Find a news article on the use of computers in society and add it to your Computer Science blog.

BBC News - Technology

Plenary

Try the ICT Workout quizzes HERE

Baseline Assessment Pt1

You must answer ALL questions.

Click on the link HERE to complete the assessment.

Once you have finished click HERE to have some coding fun.

ROM and RAM

Lesson Objective

To understand the difference between RAM and ROM

Starter

Spend 10 minutes researching the terms ROM and RAM - what do you understand them to mean? Write definitions on your Blog....

Main Task

Extension Task: 

The world's largest SD Card!!

The world's first computer!!

PlenaryTest your knowledge HERE

Unit 1 - Computer Systems Lesson 2

Computers in Society

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - Learn about the role of computers in today’s society 
LO2 - Consider the influence of computers on your life 
LO3 - Understand how computer technology affects everyone in modern society

Starter

Think about Computer Systems you use on a daily basis

Main

Plenary

Find a news article on the use of computers in society and add it to your Computer Science blog.

BBC News - Technology

Storage Devices

Lesson Objectives
 - to identify different types of storage devices

Outcome:

You will have written about different types of storage devices on your blog and be able to share this

Starter

Which is NOT a storage device?

Main

Task: Download Lesson 4 Resource 1 and fill it in

Plenary

Use THIS website to test your knowledge!

Extension Task: Take the Quiz on Input / Output

Changing Worlds - Instruction Manualon PC

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - To develop an instruction manual for your game

Outcomes

Red - You will have chosen suitable software and set up your manual
Amber -You will have created a number of pages of your instruction manual
Green - You will have linked up your instruction manual for assessment

Starter

• What do you need to do in today's lesson
• Set yourself a task list

Main

1. Front Cover
2. Contents Page
3. Backstory
4. Controls
5. Objectives
6. Characters
7. Copyright Notice
8. Back Cover

• Open your homepage in Adobe Dreamweaver
• Link up your instruction manual

Plenary

• Go to your eportfolio dida.wildern.org/12..
• Test that your instruction manual is correctly linked up

Unit 1 Computer Systems - L1

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - Understand that a computer system consists of hardware, software, data and often, communications technology
LO2 - Understand that the basic elements of a computer system are input, processing, storage and output 
LO3 - Understand that a computer system may have one user or thousands of users, each performing different tasks 

Outcomes

Red - You will be able to talk about the different parts of a computer system
Amber - You will be able to explain different kinds of computer system
Green - You will be able to identify key parts of different computer systems

Y7 Esafety

CIDA DA204 Game Making - Play & Learn

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PLAY AND LEARN SPB

Getting Organised

Portfolio set up:

     A single html page, including a graphics banner

     A title - DA204SPB Play & Learn

     Enter your Name, Candidate Number, Centre Name and Centre Number

     Save the page in your DA204SPB folder

Links for your portfolio

     Products

     User Instructions
     Game 

     Promotional Trailer

     Evidence

     Assets Table

     Game Overview

     Moodboard
     Storyboards - link to a separate page and add ALL storyboards 

     Development Log - link to a separate page and add ALL logs

     Review

Inputs and Outputs

Lesson Objectives
 - identify common input and output devices
 - update your blog 

Starter
Input/Outputs sheet

Main
Use Powerpoint to create a presentation on input and output devices. (no more than 3 slides)

Use these websites to help you if at all unsure
BBC Bitesize
Teach-ICT

Plenary

Add your presentation to your Computer Science blog.
Take the Inputs/Outputs TEST

CS Introduction

Books and GCSE Course Info

L/O To develop your understanding of the course

Starter - 5 minutes

To folders/books...Add 

• Your name
• Mrs Palmer
• Computer Science

Main - 45 minutes

Q: How long do I have to complete Computer Science GCSE? 

A: You have two years in total. You have already completed the Entry Level qualification. You will spend the next two years working towards the full GCSE.

Q: What exactly will I be doing this year? Will I have exams as well as coursework?

A: You will cover two main units:

Unit 1 - Practical Programming

2 x Programming Tasks

Controlled assessment (1 Python, 1 Scratch)
60% of the marks (30% each)

Unit 2 - Computing Fundamentals
1 hour 30 minutes Exam (paper based)
40% of the marks

Q: What kind of topics will I be doing this year? 

A: 

Red Task
Look at the following websites:

Wildern CS - HERE

Computing Academy - HERE 

ICT Workout - HERE 

AQA GCSE Website - HERE

Any other questions?

Amber Task

Create a new blog - 'GCSE Computer Science'

Add links to ALL of the websites above.

It is the year for code - add a link to this article.

Ext.
Add an interesting article about computing from here - BBC Technology

Plenary - 10 minutes

Give me your blog address - add it to the Google Doc here - 10p/Isc5

Play & Learn - Storyboards 2

Lesson Objectives

Develop project planning skills using storyboard techniques

Starter

1. Download the storyboard templates by clicking here
2. Save them all in your Storyboard folder in SITES> DA203SPB > Evidence > Storyboards

Main

Red Task:
Take photos of EACH of your completed hand drawn storyboards and save them in your folder SITES > DA203SPB > Evidence > Storyboards

You will need at least the following:

Main Menu Screen

Instructions/Help Screen

Win Screen

Lose Screen

Orange Task
Insert the images into your storyboards as shown and complete the rules that apply to that screen as shown:

Green Task
Complete the written sections of EACH of your storyboards in FULL SENTENCES with details on the following:

Colour, Font, Layout, Style

Plenary

Link your completed storyboards in to your Play & Learn portfolio

L1: Computer Science

Folders and Course Info

L/O To develop your understanding of the course

Starter - 5 minutes

To folders/books...Add 

• Your name
• Mrs Palmer
• Computer Science

Main - 45 minutes

Q: How long do I have to complete Computer Science GCSE? 

A: You have three years in total. 1 year to complete the Entry Level qualification and a further two years for the full GCSE.

Q: What exactly will I be doing this year? Will I have exams as well as coursework?

A: You will complete an Entry Level Certificate in Computing this year. Your year will be graded on the following:

• Hardware test
• Software test
• Logic test
• Python coursework

(don't worry - I will prepare you for all of this throughout the year!)

Q: What kind of topics will I be doing this year? 

A: We will start with looking at the components of a computer and some basic programming. The year covers everything from RAM and ROM to Binary!

it is the year for code - see this article

Any other questions?

Course Overview - HERE

Plenary - 10 minutes

Give me your name and blog address - add it to the Google Doc 
9p4 - HERE
9m3 -HERE

E-Safety

See Wildern ICT Blogspot
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Create a Digital Footprint Poster

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