1. How Computers Work

2. Objectives What Explain what is inside a computer. To be able to explain what is needed to build a PC. Why To understand how computers work. How Active Participator

3. Levels Level 4 Be able to identify at least 3 hardware parts of a desktop computer. Level 5 Be able to identify 4 parts of a desktop computer and explain what their function is. Level 6 Be able to identify 6 parts of a desktop computer and explain their function.

4. What hardware do you need to build a personal computer? In pairs write down as many pieces of hardware you know of

5. Inside A Computer

6. Task 1: True or False? 1) CPU stands for Computer Professional Unit. 2) The CPU is often referred to as the “Brain” of the computer. 3) RAM is where you store your work files e.g. a presentation. 4) Hard drives are slower but cheaper than solid state drives. 5) Expansion slots can be used to upgrade a computer.

7. What are these? A CPU (Central Processing Unit) A CPU (Central Processing Unit) H Hard Drive H Hard Drive G Graphics Card G Graphics Card F Wireless Network Card F Wireless Network Card E RAM E RAM B Monitor/VDU B Monitor/VDU C Power Supply C Power Supply D Motherboard D Motherboard

8. Homework/ Extension – Research and Assessment Task Your task is to create a presentation which explains what is inside a Desktop computer. Open the presentation template from section 2