CPU

Lesson Objectives

To identify the basic function of the CPU
To understand the different parts of the CPU and their roles

Starter
Watch the starter videos on CPUs Education Portal - trial only

 
Main Task 
1. Basic CPU simulation - CLASS ACTIVITY

2. Answer the following questions on your blog:

Red Task

• What does CPU stand for?
• What does the CPU do?
• What are the different parts of the CPU?
• What do EACH of these different parts do?

Orange Task

• What is the clock speed? How is it measured? Why is this important? 
• What is meant by Dual Core and Quad Core?

Green Task

• Where is the CPU located within the computer?
• Is it better to buy a computer with more cores or faster clock speed? Explain.
• Any useful facts / images about the CPU that you can find

Useful Websites:

• http://www.oocities.org/cfleri/main.html
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/hardware/0inputandoutputdevicesrev3.shtml
• http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/computer%20systems/cpu/miniweb/index.htm
• http://www.ictworkout.co.uk/topics/presentation/with/introductiontocomputersystems.php

Extension
Make notes on your blog on the Fetch Decode Execute Cycle

Plenary

Test your knowledge HERE, HERE, and HERE