Learning objective
- To understand the purpose of computer parts.
Success criteria
- I can explain that a computer is made
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Design,
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
For pupils needing extra support
Should use their paper laptop from Lesson 2: Building a paper laptop to allow simpler identification of the parts of a computer.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to make links with the unplugged activity and the ‘real’ transition that takes place in a computer.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: suggesting parts of a computer and
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A sequence of instruction when followed solve a problem.
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CPU
Central Processing Unit. The brain of a computer that deals with all the data it receives from input and output devices as well as programs run within the computer.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 23rd February, 2024
