#9pisc1 Computer Science - CPU, RAM, ROM

Lesson Objectives 

LO1 - To understand the meaning and purpose of CPU, RAM and ROM

Outcomes

Red - You will have researched and mind mapped the CPU
Amber - You will have researched and mind mapped RAM
Green - You will have researched and mind mapped ROM

RED TASK

• Go to goconqr.com - create a new account using Google+
• Create a new mind map
• On your mind map - put the following information:
• What does CPU stand for?
• What does the CPU do?
• What are the different parts of the CPU?
• What do these different parts do?
• What is the clock speed? How is it measured? Why is this important?

AMBER TASK

• Add the following to your mind map:
• What does RAM stand for?
• What is stored in the RAM?
• Is RAM volatile or non-volatile? What does this mean?

GREEN TASK

• Add the following to your mind map:
• What does ROM stand for?
• What is stored in the ROM?
• Is ROM volatile or non-volatile? What does this mean?

Plenary

Try this CPU quiz - CLICK HERE