COMPUTER
HARDWARE
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Week
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Learning Area
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Learning Outcomes
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Suggested Learning Activities
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Remark
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3
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1.
Introduction to Computers
1.1
Evolution of the Computer
1.2
Types of Computers
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1.1.1
State the generations of computers
together with the respective
processors
used.
1.1.2
Explain the generations of computers
together with the respective
processors
used.
1.2.1
Identify the types of computers:
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Supercomputer
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Mainframe
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Mini Computer
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Micro Computer
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Work Station
1.2.2
Define different types of computer.
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Explaining the evolution of the computer from the
vacuum tube to the fifth generation and
showing the
respective processors used
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Matching the types of processors used with the
respective generations of computers in a
worksheet to
be kept in the portfolio
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Gathering information on the evolution of computers and
presenting the information in groups
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Introducing various types of computers using a
PowerPoint presentation.
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Labeling a flow chart of the types of computer in a
worksheet to be kept in the portfolio
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Gathering information on the types of computer and
presenting the information in groups
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Note:
the evolution of the computer
a worksheet
Note:
the types of computers
a worksheet
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2.
Computer Parts & Components
2.1
Overview of the Computer
System
2.2
System Unit
2.3
Peripherals
2.4
Input Devices
2.5
Output Devices
2.6
Storage Devices
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2.1.1
Identify main components in the computer
system:
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Monitor
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Keyboard
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Speaker
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Mouse
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System unit
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Printer
2.1.2
State the functions of the main
components in the computer system.
2.1.3
Explain briefly the data processing
cycle of a computer system:
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Input
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Process
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Output
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Storage
2.2.1
Identify the components of a system unit:
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Input/Output port (I/O port)
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Reset button
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CDROM drive
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Floppy drive
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Hard disk drive
2.2.2 State the functions of the
main
components of a system unit.
2.2.3
State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM
and expansion slots found on the
motherboard.
2.2.4
Inculcate values of responsibility and
cooperation among the pupils.
2.3.1 State the definition of
peripheral.
2.3.2 Identify different types of
peripherals:
• Input devices
• Output devices
• Storage devices
2.3.3 State examples of different
types of
peripherals:
• Printers
• Scanners
• LCD projectors
• Digital cameras
• External CD drives
• External storages
2.3.4
Explain the functions of each peripheral.
2.4.1
Identify input devices.
2.4.2
List input devices.
2.4.3
State the respective functions of input
devices.
2.5.1
Identify output devices.
2.5.2
List output devices.
2.5.3
State the respective functions of output
devices.
2.6.1
Identify storage devices.
2.6.2
List storage devices.
2.6.3
State the functions of storage devices.
2.6.4
Identify differences between primary and
secondary storage devices.
2.6.5
State the units for data measurement:
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Bit
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Byte
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Kilobyte
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Megabyte
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Gigabyte
2.6.6
Inculcate values of responsibility,
accountability and cooperation
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Showing the main components of the computer system
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Labeling the main components of the computer system
in a worksheet to be kept in the portfolio
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Carrying out brainstorming session on the functions of
the main components of the computer system
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Writing down the functions and keeping the sheet in the
portfolio
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Drawing and explain the data processing cycle of the
computer system on a paper and to be kept in
the
Input
à Processà Output
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Storage
portfolio.
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Explaining the functions of the component of a system
unit such as I/O, Reset button, CDROM
drive, floppy
drive, hard disk drive
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Writing down the functions of the component off the
system unit and keeping it in the portfolio
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Showing a motherboard to pupils
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Identify, explain and discuss the functions of CPU,RAM,
ROM and expansion slots found on the
Motherboard
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Writing the functions of the components in the
worksheets provided and keeping them in the
portfolio
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Carrying out in pair or group activities
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Explaining the definition of peripheral
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Showing the different types of peripheral
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Showing the example of different types of peripherals
such as printers, scanners, LCD projectors,
digital
cameras, external CD drives and external
storages
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Collecting pictures of peripherals and keeping them in
the portfolio
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Show types of peripherals commonly found in the computer lab
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Carry out a brainstorm session on the functions of each
peripheral
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Write the functions of each peripheral in worksheets and
keeping them in the portfolio
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Explaining the use of peripherals and demonstrating
how to operate them
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Doing hands-on activities while teacher facilitates
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Facilitating a session where pupils brainstorm on
various input devices
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Showing examples of input devices
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Collecting pictures of input devices, label and keep in
the portfolio
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Facilitating group discussions on the functions of input
devices
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Brainstorming on various output devices
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Showing examples of output devices
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Collecting pictures of output devices, labeling and keep
in the portfolio
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Facilitating group discussions on the functions of output
devices
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Brainstorming on the various storage devices
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Collecting pictures of storage devices, labeling and
keeping in the portfolio
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Facilitating group discussions on the functions of storage
devices
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Explaining the differences between primary and
secondary storage devices
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Categorizing the two storage devices
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Explaining the units used for data measurement
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Completing a conversion table for units of data
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Carry out in pair or group activities
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Note:
components of the computer system
a worksheet
a worksheet
a worksheet
Note:
the components of a system unit
a worksheet
Note:
the components of a a motherboard
a worksheet
Note:
definition of peripheral
different types of peripheral
a worksheet
functions of each
peripheral
a worksheet
examples of input devices
Function of input devices
Portfolio
examples of output devices
Function of output devices
Portfolio
examples of storage devices
Function of storage devices
differences between primary and
secondary storage devices
the units used for data
measurement
Portfolio
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3.
Basic Maintenance
3.1
Handling Input and Output
Devices
3.2
Computer Settings
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3.1.1
Set up the input and output devices
correctly.
3.1.2
Inculcate values of responsibility in
handling hardware.
3.2.1
Customize settings for:
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Display, Mouse and Sound
3.2.2
Customize settings for:
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Date and time
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Regional and language options
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Setup the input and output devices:
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Monitor
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Speaker
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Demonstrating how to customize settings for display,
mouse and sound
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Carry out hands-on activities
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Demonstrating how to customize settings for date and
time, language and regional options
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Carry out hands-on activities according to instructions
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Hands-on:
Set up the input and output
devices
customize
settings for display, mouse and sound
customize
settings for date and time, language and regional options
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4.
Technology Development
4.1
Current Development of
Hardware Technology
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4.1.1
Gather information on the current or latest
development of hardware technology.
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Gathering information/carrying out research on the
current or latest development of hardware
technology
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Produce a hardware portfolio (A compilation of pupils’ work throughout the
learning area on hardware)
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hardware portfolio
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