1. Human Computer

2. Lesson Title – Parts of a Computer
All will describe how 2 different parts of the computer work.
Most will describe how 4 different parts of the computer work.
Some will describe how 6 different parts of the computer work.
Key Terms - Computer, components, hard disk, CPU, RAM, Motherboard, graphics card, power supply
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3. Case and Power Supply Power Supply = Heart
The case of the computer holds everything together and keeps each of the components in place, similar to the way your skeleton keeps your body together!
Just like your heart pumps blood around your body to give you energy. The power supply pumps electricity around the computer to power all of the components.
Power Supply = Heart
Computer Casing = Skeleton
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4. The Insides Motherboard = Central Nervous System Processor = Brain
The processor is where the computer carries out all of it’s tasks (processes) in a similar way to your brain thinks about things.
The motherboard sends messages to all of the other components inside the computer like your nervous system sends signals to the organs in your body.
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5. Memory/Storage ? Hard Disk Drive = Long Term Memory
This is where all of your documents, pictures, programs etc. are stored on the computer, similar to all of the long term memories in your brain. ?
Random Access Memory (RAM) = Short Term Memory
RAM is where the computer stores the current task that is being carried out. This is like when you are thinking about how to work out a sum in maths or what your are going to say next.
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6. Learn how different parts of the computer work
Task
Open the file called ‘Parts of a computer’;
Student shared / ICT / 9 / term 6 – intro to computer Science / lesson 4
Using the explanations during the lesson and this PPT write your own definitions of each computer component.
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7. Learn how different parts of the computer work
Extension Task
Using the information create a PowerPoint presentation with one slide for each computer part.
Each slide should have:
Title
Picture of part
Description of what it does (written in your own words)
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8. Learn how different parts of the computer work
Plenary
Complete the 2st part of “What do I Know” at the top of the document.
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