Computing systems and networks: Exploring hardware

Investigating different computer hardware parts and learning how to operate a camera.

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Lesson 1: Exploring hardware tinker tray

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Lesson 2: Real world tinker tray

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Lesson 3: Pictures of play

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Lesson 4: Picture walk

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Lesson 5: Class photo album

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Key skills

  • Learning how to operate
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  • To know that different
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  • Tuff tray or other flat clean surface
  • A selection of disconnected computer hardware: mouse, keyboard, motherboard, USB stick, system fan, hard drive, monitor, computer tower, speakers ×1
  • Tools: screwdrivers, magnifying glasses. ×1
  • Digital camera ×8
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Computing through continuous provision

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