Journey inside a computer
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Computing systems and networks 3: Journey inside a computer
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise inputs and outputs and that the computer sends and receives information.
- Explain that the parts of a laptop work together and the purpose of each part.
- Explain what an algorithm is.
- Suggest what memory is for inside a computer.
- Make comparisons between different types of computer.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks 1: What is a computer?
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Inputs and outputs
- To recognise basic inputs and outputs.
Lesson 2: Building a paper laptop
- To identify the components inside a laptop.
Lesson 3: Following instructions
- To understand the purpose of computer parts.
Lesson 4: Computer memory
- To understand the purpose of computer parts.
Lesson 5: Dismantling a tablet
- To decompose a tablet computer.
Key skills
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Resources
Unit resources
Computing
Knowledge Organiser: Computing – Y3 Journey inside a computer
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit "Journey inside a computer".
Computing
Vocabulary display – Computing Y3: Journey inside a computer
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Journey inside a computer unit.
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