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.

**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.

2.1 OCR J277 Algorithms Summary Sheet with quickfire questions A sheet that concisely summarises the computational thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Complete with answers to all questions. The topics covered on the sheet are: Computational thinking principles Abstraction Decomposition Algorithmic thinking Designing, creating and refining algorithms: Identifying the inputs, processes and outputs for a problem Structure diagrams Create, interpret, correct, complete and refine algorithms Identify common problems Trace tables Flowchart symbols Searching and sorting algorithms: Binary search Linear search Bubble sort Merge sort Insertion sort

** OCR J277 1.1 System Architecture Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)** GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 1.1 Created as an A3 sheet A sheet that concisely summarises system architecture (CPU). Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Complete with answers to all questions. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. A useful aid to help with exam question practice. Can be used as a revision guide, starters or plenaries. 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

2.4 Computational Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) A single A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding computational logic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving, memorisation, recap and recall. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

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

**2.4 Computational Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) - Revision Two pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding computational logic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

Network Topologies Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) The resource includes a two sheet summery of the topic A sheet of quick fire questions. A sheet of questions based based on the sheet and topic. A sheet of answers for the questions. A presentation that explains packet switching in written (pseudo code form) and a flowchart form. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding network topologies. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages Summary Sheet - Revision / Knowledge Organiser The resource includes a one sheet summary of the topic (knowledge organiser) All important points about the topic are summarised and contained on a single page for easy access and organisation. The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc. Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords include: Translator Error Diagnostics Run-time environment Editor Low level languages Machine code Assembly language High level language Interpretor Assembler Compiler IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Comments Shell Editor IDLE Python Debugging

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.

** 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

A booklet listing about 300 computing words based around GCSE requirements. When printed as a handy A5 booklet, is easily transported by pupils. Also very useful in KS3. Can be used in the classroom as a ready, unplugged resource to help pupils find definitions of computing words. Also useful for homework tasks. Available in word and PDF format.

**Technology in the News Activity ** The resource includes a word processing and a PowerPoint version. There are links within the resources to a variety of news articles which students can browse and investigate. The activity is applicable to KS3 and KS4 computer studies and links to Legal, Ethical, Cultural and Environmental aspect of GCSE computer studies. Activities can be saved and used as an ongoing activity. The activities can be used as a starter, plenary, homeworks or as part of a class activity leading on to discussions about various aspect of computer science / studies.

This activity sheet allows students to practice exam questions. They will be given a question to answer or pick their own question to answer from an exam paper, revision book or any other appropriate revision resource and answer the question on the sheet. Once the question has been answered the students can self or peer mark the answer by looking up the answer on a mark scheme or revision source. Students can discuss with peers the answer and exam technique and correct any mistakes made. The activity sheet allows four questions to be answered on each side (print on both sides to save paper). The marking of the answers can be set as a peer or self assessment task or worked through with the teacher.

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

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

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