Lesson 3: Fetch, decode, execute
Learning how the Mars rover follows instructions by understanding how computers work, including their RAM and ROM.
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Learning objective
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Success criteria
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Key vocabulary bingo and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Ask the children to divide their whiteboards into nine boxes and write one of the words from the slide in each square.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026
