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Learning Objective:  To learn about developments in memory and processor technologies To learn about developments in input, output and storage technologies To discuss how developments in different hardware technologies are leading to innovative new products being created Quick Recap Quiz.... What does CPU stand for? What is the main job of the CPU? What does RAM stand for? What does ROM stand for? Which one is volatile? Why is this one volatile? What are the 3 types of Secondary Storage? Which one is also known as Flash memory? Use green pens to mark! Task 1 1. Who created Moore's Law and who did he work for? 2. How do we measure capacity of computers? What does KB stand for? What does MB stand for? What does GB stand for? Put these in order of size, smallest first: MB, KB, GB? Can you find out anything else about capacity of computers? Task 2 3.  Find out about mobile phone technology: How have mobiles developed in technology? What...

Learning Objective:  How have developments in hardware technologies led to innovative products being created? Should any makeup be allowed at school? Does that include boys? What you rather give up Instagram or Snapchat? Should photoshopped/modified images be banned from magazines? If there was a magic pill that meant you would never fail, would you take it? In your groups create a discussion question based on your area for the class.  You will need to ensure you have given the class some background information to aid the discussion. You will present 1 minute of information in your area (bullet points might be good for this) and then your discussion question. 1. Developments in memory and processor technologies  2.  Developments in inputs, outputs and storage devices 3.  Innovative new products that are being created JUDGING Golds for the winning team! Out of 5 Team 1 & 2 ...

Learning Objective:  Apply knowledge in answers to a range of questions regarding Computer Hardware How do you like to revise? Books? Internet? Quizzes? Reading? CPU/Memory Revision CPU/Memory Quiz Input and output Revision Input/Output Quiz Secondary Storage Revision Secondary Storage Quiz Developments in Hardware Revision Developments in Hardware Quiz Reflection Tuesday 19/01/16 What ways of revision helped me? Your partner? What will you do next time to improve your revision? Reflection Thursday 21/01/16 What have I learnt about revision over the last 2 lessons? What tips would I tell another year 10 class to help them revise this topic or in general?

Learning Objective:  Understand how magnetic media, optical media and solid state work What did we do last lesson? Hardware l4 how storage devices work diff.pptx from Clare Applegate Magnetic Storage  Optical Storage SSD Storage KAHOOT

Learning Objective:  Understand what secondary storage is by researching and displaying knowledge. Describe the most common types of secondary storage What is volatile memory?  Non-volatile?  Example?  What might secondary storage mean?  Is your storage device magnetic/optical/SSD? What does magnetic/optical/SSD mean (only explain your one)? What other devices use this type of storage? Advantages of this type of device. Disadvantages What capacity can your device hold? Any other information? Presentation to the class! What 1 thing have you learnt today? Do you have any questions from the learning today?

LO -  Apply knowledge of Hardware within computer systems by completing the test papers Revision links: Input and Output Devices Storage Devices CPU and Memory RAM/ROM After Half Term - Software!