Lesson 5
Computer systems 1
Introduction
Students develop their understanding of computer systems, learning about inputs and outputs, hardware and software,applying their understanding to create algorithms and write programs using the BBC micro:bit.
Learning objectives
- To know and understand the common features of computer systems
- To be able to explain input and output devices, hardware and software
- To apply understanding to writing algorithms and programming micro:bit
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
Other resources:
Scissors, sticky tack, pens, paper - writing
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Lesson plan
1. Name the parts (15 minutes)
2. Hardware and software (10 minutes)
3. Computer systems (10 minutes)
4. Writing algorithms and programs (20 minutes)
5. Wrap up (5 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
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