UNIT PLAN (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Unit Title
Fundamentals of Hardware and Software/Hardware/Data Processing
Cycle/Central Processing Unit

Unit Summary
This unit deals with the appreciation of the fundamental hardware
terminologies, concepts and usage associated with the CPU and what
component may affect the speed of a computer.

Curriculum Links
Information and Communication Technology Curriculum - Computer Fundamentals

and a career in ICT

Year Level
2014 Form 3

Approximate Time Needed Total (4) lessons spread over (7) 35-min
periods

Standards/Syllabus Outcomes
On completion of this Unit, students should appreciate the fundamental
hardware and terminologies, concepts and usage.

Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question

Essential Question
How can I speed up my computer?

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Unit Questions

What part of the Data Processing Cycle most

affects the speed?
How much will it cost to speed up my computer?

Content Questions

What is a motherboard?
Where is the CPU?
What is a microprocessor?
What are the parts of a CPU?
What is the ALU?
How do processors differ?
What is CU?
What is memory?
What is cache?
What are the types of memory?
Do all types of memory do the same function?
How does memory work with other parts to allow the
computer to work quickly?
Does memory affect speed of a computer?
How is speed measured?
Which parts of the computer are more expensive?
Why?

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Before Unit Work

Begins

k-w-l chart

While Students Work

on Unit

After Unit Work

Ends

Think-pair-share sheet
(investigating)

Assessment(demonstrat
e understanding)

Socratic- seminar
Oral- assessment
observation
Unit Details
1.

Data Processing Cycle

2.

Functions of the CPU

3.

Memory

4. Functions and Usage of

PROM and EPROM

Explain the Data Processing cycle and

how it works
Explain each component of the Data
Processing Cycle
Explain how the cycle impacts on
speed.
Functions of the ALU and CU will be
examined.
Explain the chip/microprocessor and
how it works
Explain the term Memory and
cache
Explain the types of memory in a
computer.
ROM and RAM will be established as
Primary memory (volatile and nonvolatile) and their impact on speed of
the computer.
Identify the use of Secondary memory

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Explain the functions of PROM and

EPROM
Explain the relationship between
memory and the other parts of the
computer to enhance speed.

Student Prerequisite
Skills

Reading and Writing Skills

Computer literacy skills
Research skills
Accessing the Internet

Students Prior
Knowledge

Internet Browser
Occupational Health and Safety regulations
as it relates to ergonomics in the workplace

Teachers Professional
Learning

Comprehensive Knowledge on the functions

of Hardware and Software and real world
applications.
Current knowledge on OSHA
Use of productivity tools

Teaching and Learning Activities

Strategies
Oral questioning, think-pair-share, brainstorming, pair and group activity and
assessment, role playing, simulations, observation, Socratic seminar
Accommodations for Diverse Needs
Students with Special Needs
Pair students who can understand each other and relate questions to the
teacher.

Gifted Students
Students will be assigned in a group to assist their peers.
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Students will be asked to assist others in the class with activities.

Materials and Resources Required for Unit

Technology
Hardware

Computer

Projector

Technology
Software

Windows 8

Internet Browser

Printed Materials

activity sheets
Brainstorming sheets
think-pair-share sheets
questioning sheets
test sheets
picture cut-outs

Other Resources

Unit Author
First and Last
Name

Leena Balkaran

School District

Victoria

School Name

San Fernando West Secondary School

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School Address

Farah Street, Les Effort West, San Fernando

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