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Here are 8 ready to use worksheets to help students recap how a computer works and the hardware that is commonly found inside a computer. You can immediately use these worksheets with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary.

 

You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.

 

These worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.

 

HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for

  • An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
  • homework tasks and
  • cover worksheets.

 

These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 8 PDF worksheets included:

  • Building a computer – This worksheet asks pupils to perform some internet research to find out the price and descriptions of common pieces of hardware. It also includes an extension activity for pupils to research Doug Engelbart.
  • How does a computer work – Students label a diagram of the Von Neumann computer model based on the description given.
  • Input and Output – an ideal homework activity where pupils identify common input and output devices found in their home.
  • Inside a computer crossword – You have two versions of this crossword which uses picture clues rather than written clues. One version even includes the words they will need which can help lower ability pupils with the spelling of key words.
  • Inside a computer – Pupils write descriptions of common hardware found inside computers including power supply, motherboard, fan, hard drive, expansion cards, ROM, RAM, CPU and heat sink. A great assessment activity.
  • Inside devices – a nice quick activity demonstrating how different devices will have the same technology inside. Pupils need to identify the file storage, motherboard and power supply/battery in a laptop and a desktop computer.
  • Memory and Storage – Pupils answer questions non the differences between ROM and RAM and a magnetic hard drive and a SSD.

 

Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.

 

These 8 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.

 

They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of memory and storage.

 

What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.

Inside A Computer Worksheets

£8.50Price
  • You are purchasing a single school licence for use in the original individual school you are working for at the time of purchase. You can share these resources with students and teachers within your school and department using a secure link but they must not be shared with people outside of your school even those within the same academy chain.

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