#9m4 Computer Science - Lesson 16 - Application Software

Lesson Objectives: To develop your knowledge of different types of software

Outcomes:You will have created a Powtoon about operating systems and application software

Starter

Complete the worksheet

Main

Your task today is to continue to develop your Google Slides presentation on Software

RED TASK

• Slide 1 - Create a title slide for your presentation about software
• Slide 2 - Explain what System Software is
• Slide 3 - Explain what Application Software is

ORANGE TASK

• Slide 4
• Explain what an Operating System is
• Is is system or application software?
• What operating system do our PCs use?
• What operating system do our Macs use?

GREEN TASK

• Slide 5
• Explain what application software is

• Slide 6
• Explain the purpose of:
• Word Processor
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• Desktop Publishing
• Graphics Software
• Presentation Software
• Web Design Software
• Web Browsing Software

EXTENSION TASK

• Slide7
• Explain what utility software is
• Slide8
• Explain the purpose of:
• Anti-virus software
• Spyware protection
• Firewalls
• Disk formatting
• File Transfer
• Disk De-fragmentation
• System Cleanup
• System Restore

Plenary

Test your knowledge by playing the software quiz - CLICK HERE