Unit 2 – Computer Systems

Topic 1 – Computer Hardware

Learning Intentions	Activities
We will learn about different types of computer systems	Progress Check P105 – put answers on your website CS1 Electronic Workbook – Computer Hardware
We will learn more about the main parts of a computer: The processor, the main memory, the backing storage	Laptop Research Task
We will learn about different types of computer hardware: input, process, backing storage.	CS2 Electronic Workbook– Input, Process, Output Input Devices Research Task (P109) Input Devices Research Task (Digital Cameras) Output Devices Research Task (Printers) CS3 Electronic Workbook– Storage Devices Video of a Hard Disk Drive working Computer Hardware Illustrations
We will use our knowledge of computer hardware to select a device to solve a particular user’s needs. We will write a report explaining our decision	‘Which Computer’ scenarios

Learning Intentions	Activities
We can explain the difference between Programs and Data. We understand that the program that runs the hardware is called an Operating System.We can identify common types of Application Software	CS4 Electronic Workbook – Software Software Research Task

Learning Intentions	Activities
We will understand what the Operating System does. We will be aware of some of the main Operating Systems in use today on desktop and mobile computers.	CS5 Electronic Workbook – Operating Systems CS6 Electronic Workbook – Using a different OS Operating Systems Poster Task