1. Starter
Components in computer systems may be classed as one of the following:
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
Find the Starter Activity on the RLP and complete

2. Learning Objectives Define a computer system
Know that a computer is made up of different components
Be able to identify and explain different input and output devices
Create or alter a device to help benefit yours or someone else’s life.

3. Model of a computer system
Input
CPU
(Processing)
Output
Storage
A computer system is made up of hardware and software. Hardware is any physical component that makes up the computer. Software is any program that runs on the computer.

4. Are the following inputs, outputs or both?

9. This depends. Technically its neither

11. Why is this important? We take these devices for granted
We use them everyday without thinking about them
But what if your life dependent on these little devices?
Can you think of any examples?

12. The Emma
SMSC

13. Activity
You need to create or edit a device that will improve your life or someone else’s.
You will put a short PowerPoint together to help you
Explain your ideas
Highlight how it is either an input or output device (show your understanding)
Explain how the device works
Explain the impact your device will have

14. Plenary What 4 things make a computer a computer?
Explain using an example with an input device is
Is your mobile an input or output device?