YEAR 8 weekly plan 

Week 1  

Students will identify and describe key hardware components, including the CPU, motherboard, RAM, hard drive, and input/output devices. They will differentiate between primary memory (RAM) and secondary storage (HDD, SSD) and analyze how these components work together to perform tasks and impact computer performance. Additionally, students will evaluate the role of input/output devices and recommend hardware upgrades for specific scenarios to improve efficiency. 

Week 2

This week's syllabus covers both computer hardware and file compression. Students will be introduced to key internal computer components and memory along with an overview of file types and compression basics. Day 2 will include a hands-on activity to explore internal hardware and file formats. Students will practice file compression and decompression. Students will also be introduced to binary and denary number system.

Week 3

Project work on computer systems- Students will begin their initial research, using class time to explore reliable sources and gather information. They will be encouraged to divide tasks within their groups, ensuring each member contributes to the research process. 

Week 4

We are learning how robots follow instructions using algorithms, sensors, and calculations.

We are learning how computers use 0s and 1s (binary) instead of our normal numbers, and how to change between them.

We are learning what the Operating System does, how utility programs help, and the difference between RAM and ROM.