Learning Intentions
To be able to: Identify the main parts of a computer & common computing devices (K)

To understand: the importance of computers in today’s world (C)

To know how to: correctly start & shut down a computer (S)

Success Criteria
You will be able to identify at least one input and one output device.Have a basic idea of the role of the CPU & Motherboard and be able to explain the role of storage devices & how they connect to a computer.
          Keywords
computer
peripherals,
components
hard disk,
central processing unit
random access memory

motherboard
graphics card
video card 
sound card
power supply

STARTER - click on the link and complete the quiz
                         http://media.sfcs.net/sandvik/computer-lessons/computer.htm

A computer is made up of many components and  they have different jobs to do, some parts can be classed as input or output devices. I want to assess how much you already know about computer components so I would like you to complete the
                                                  "what do I already know?" sheet



Be as honest as you can when completing the sheet
Task:
In pairs complete this worksheet to give a brief description of what each of the components does. 

You can use the internet and this notes sheet to help you
Let's test your knowledge again. Click on the link to take the test
test
Finally to finish off - a spelling test!