This is the second arroword puzzles and is based on computer storage keywords and is FREE to download.
The puzzle is appropriate for KS4 GCSE and KS3 computer science.
Can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or an extension task.
Answers to the clues are on the second page.
Version 2 uploaded. Updated after some changes and improvements.
This is an A3 sized board game that focuses on Revision and well-being. The game can be used for any subject.
Focus is on revision itself and what pupils can / should be doing to help with their revision.
The game can be played by asking pupils to place there own piece on the board (pencil sharpener, rubber, any small object).
If no dice is available and the pupil has access to the internet, an online dice can be found at:
(other online dice are available!)
I use the board in computer science lessons.
Input Process Output - A simple model to explain what input, process and output are.
This is a simple presentation that clearly explains what input, process and output are.
The model provides simple explanations to the links with data, information, input devices and output devices.
Keywords include:
data
information
input
process
output
There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based on the presentation:
https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share
Arrowords - Teachers Cryptic Computer Puzzle
This one is mainly for the teachers of computer science, but you may want to let your students have a go…
The arroword puzzle is based on a selection of ‘memory / storage’ computer words but have cryptic clues.
Answers / solutions are on the second page, try not to peep.
Have fun!
Types of Memory Summary Sheet
Updated to clarify capacity of non-volatile memory
A sheet that concisely summarises the different types of memory.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet to aid revision and retention.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Includes:
The Difference Between RAM and ROM
The Purpose of ROM in a Computer System
The Purpose of RAM in a Computer System
The Need for Virtual Memory
Flash Memory
Simple Input Process Output Machine Model
This is another Simple Input Process Output Machine Model to help students understand the concept if input, process and output.
Please feel free to use and adapted to your own needs.
There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based in the presentation.
https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share
An introduction to what a linear search is.
Includes explanations, keywords, illustrations, questions and answers and a practical python exercise to write a linear search.
Also included is the python code for the coding exercise. This is saved in a word document because .py files are not allowed to be uploaded to the TES website
Can be used by the teacher and / or pupil.
Keywords:
Algorithm
Search
Array
Linear search
Index
Python
Coding
A lesson that discusses ‘The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet.’
Full lesson plan and activity sheet included.
In MS word format so fully editable if required.
Also includes PowerPoint presentation that can be used as the lesson activity, including challenge and extension tasks.
** Online safety and social media activity**
Covers:
online safety
social media
internet safety
e safety
Pupil activity sheet that can be used as a classroom activity or a homework task.
KS3 or KS4
Focuses students on the privacy and online safety settings of social media applications.
Involves discussion and research of the social media apps that pupils may use themselves.
The document is in MS Word format and fully editable.
** System Architecture Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)**
A sheet that concisely summarises System Architecture (CPU).
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful aid the help with Exam question practice
Includes:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Common CPU Components and their Function
The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle
Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance
Embedded Systems
Drawing Using Python Turtle
A collection of 25 short activities that introduces the python turtle library.
About two lessons worth of activity, depending on the ability of the pupils.
Answers can be written into the booklet.
Clear instructions of what to code.
Inputs and outputs are clearly shown.
MS Word format so easily editable.
All the python activities code are provided for each task allowing the teacher to quickly load, demonstrate and clarify each activity.
I have checked these short code snippets on various python IDEs and versions. Please check that the code runs on your IDE / version before using with your classes. Access to each code snippet file is provided in the folder that accompanies this resource.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Football
All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher.
A lesson activity introducing the concept of the the Internet of Things (IoT) through the use of data in football.
There is a word document with information and activities to complete. There are two versions, one without the answers and the teacher’s version with the answers.
A PowerPoint is also provided as a companion document. This can also be used by the teacher to display to the class and also by the pupils to complete the activities instead of the paper version if required.
**The Internet of Things (IoT) – Activity Sheet **
All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher.
This is an engaging and effective way to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT).
This IoT Activity Sheet resource will encourage research and discussion and captivate students’ interest and enhance their learning experience.
The word-search puzzle challenges their problem-solving skills. Additionally, the research activity prompts students to explore real-life applications of IoT in homes, fostering critical thinking.
The fill-in-the-blank questions and multiple-choice section provides coverage of IoT fundamentals, ensuring a well-rounded understanding and a base for further discussion.
With these versatile activities, your students will gain a solid grasp of IoT while having fun.
An activity sheet that allows students to practice converting binary numbers to denary / decimal numbers.
If the sheet is laminated it can be used over and over to practice the conversions.
Stakeholders Activity Sheet
This worksheet fits into the GCSE computer studies unit on Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental issues.
The worksheet asks students to explain how the change in technology stated will affect various stakeholders and this is a basis for discussion and possible research on how technology effects peoples lives?
A worksheet activity adding binary numbers and conversions to denary.
Starts with 4 bits (nibble) and moves on to 8 bits (byte) additions. There is also an accompanying answer sheet. The activity also has some general questions about binary for students to answer, which could be part of an extension or small research activity.
KS3 Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science
2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser
Three pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding data representation.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 33 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall.
Also included is an of activity sheet based on binary addition with a version including answers.
Included is a keywords activity sheet based on binary-hex definitions for pupils to complete.
There is also a document that pupils can use to create there own digital images using pixels to draw objects (spreadsheet based).
There are also a collection of information sheets related to the topic.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Keywords Include in the Summary Sheet are:
Bits
Binary Digits
Binary
Denary
Check Digit
Binary Shift
Hex
Hexadecimal
Character set
ASCII
Extended ASCII
Unicode
Image
Graphics
Bitmap
Pixel
Metadata
Colour depth
Resolution
Megapixel
Sound
Analogue
Sampling
Sample size
Bit rate
Frequency
Compression
Lossy
Lossless
File types
Computational Thinking and Algorithms Summary Sheet with questions
A sheet that concisely summarises the computationakl thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Types of Storage Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding wired and wireless networks.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 23 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
OCR GCSE Computer Studies Revision helpsheet - 1.7 System Software
A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.7 System Software of the OCR GCSE Computer Studies specification.
The resource can be use for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam.
The document contains:
a fully summarised mindmap of all sections required to be learned in the 1.7 system software section of unit 1.
A page to makes notes on
A mini revision planner to help with planning and organisation of the topic for an end of unit test.
Guidance on the importance or being organised and planning revision.