This poster was created to accompany the KS3 computer systems work, however is also applicable for primary computing. I have identified the key components of a computer and presented them along with real life image examples of the internal components of a computer.
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KS3 Computer Systems & Networks
This resource bundle includes Robbot Resources Computer Systems for year 7 and 8 and my KS3 Networks & Network Security unit of work. Each resource includes a range of engaging activities, explanations and a final assessment. Answer booklets are also included for each unit of work. Also includes knowledge organisers and revision sheets to help student prepare for their end of unit assessments. Save yourself the hassle of creating your own resources and download my resources today!
KS3 Computer Systems Bundle
This bundle includes both my year 7 and year 8 Computer Systems units of work! **What you will learn within the year 7 unit of work:** * To show understanding of the difference between input and output devices with suitable examples. * To understand the difference between internal and external devices with suitable examples. * To describe the different types of storage: Magnetic, Optical and Solid State. * To understand the role and purpose of the CPU and the relationship with RAM (Fetch-Execute Cycle). * To show an understanding of an embedded system including suitable examples. **What you will learn within the year 8 unit of work:** * Explain factors affecting CPU performance. * Clock Speed * Cache Size * Number of Cores * RAM, ROM and Virtual Memory – understanding of differences between volatile and non-volatile memory. * Explain factors affecting secondary storage. * Cost * Capacity * Speed * Portability * Understand the Fetch – Execute Cycle. Both units of work include a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. Knowledge organisers, revision sheets and final assessments are also included. Teacher answer powerpoints for both units of work are also included. **Please leave a review!
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Really useful and engaging poster
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