Parts of a Computer Lesson Ideas

Worksheet 1

This worksheet asks pupils to answer a set of questions about the difference between hardware and software, CPUs, RAM and ROM and binary numbers.

They can use the mini-website from the student's area to help them with the theory

Worksheet 2

Students are given a photograph of a computer and asked to label the main parts i.e. monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, DVD & floppy drives.

They then have to complete a short fill-in-the gaps exercise.

Good for a starter or plenary.

NOTE: The answers are contained on page 2, so you will need to pre-print out the worksheet for students.

Worksheet 3

Fill in the gaps

This worksheet asks students to fill in the gaps in the text with the correct words.

Useful to check understanding and provides a permenant record for revision.

Worksheet 4

Crossword

This crossword is a useful task for checking students' understanding.

It could be used as a task within the lesson or as a starter/plenary activity

Worksheet 5

What am I?

Students are given descriptions related to this topic and asked to identify what is being referred to.

Mind Map

Mindmaps are an excellent way to condense a lot of information onto one page, and can be an invaluable aid to revision.

Students could use the website to help them create their own mindmaps.