Journey inside a computer

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  4. Computing systems and networks 3: Journey inside a computer

Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Recognise inputs and outputs and that the computer sends and receives information.
  • Explain that the parts of a laptop work together and the purpose of each part.
  • Explain what an algorithm is.
  • Suggest what memory is for inside a computer.
  • Make comparisons between different types of computer.

Suggested prior learning

Computing systems and networks 1: What is a computer?

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Inputs and outputs

  • To recognise basic inputs and outputs.
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Lesson 2: Building a paper laptop

  • To identify the components inside a laptop.
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Lesson 3: Following instructions

  • To understand the purpose of computer parts.
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Lesson 4: Computer memory

  • To understand the purpose of computer parts.
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Lesson 5: Dismantling a tablet

  • To decompose a tablet computer.
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Key skills

  • Understanding what

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Key knowledge

  • To know

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Key vocabulary

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Assessment – Computing Y3: Journey inside a computer

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Computing: Long-term plans

A suggested order for teaching Computing

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Curriculum planning | Knowledge and skills progression

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Assessment

Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme

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Computing: Equipment & resource lists

A list of the resources, hardware

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Computing: Statutory and non-statutory mapping documents

Showing which units and lessons meet

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