#9p3 Computer Science - Lesson 15 - Introduction to Software

Lesson Objectives:To understand what software is and what different types there are

Outcomes:You will have created a presentation defining key software terms

Starter

Main

Over the next few computer science lesson you will be creating a Google Slides presentation all about different kinds of 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

• Add suitable images and animations to your Google Slides presentation
• Embed your presentation into a post on your blog

EXTENSION TASK 

• Can you find out what tasks the operating system performs?
• Add your findings to your presentation

Plenary

• With a partner try the operating system penalty shootout - CLICK HERE