YEAR 9 weekly plan 

Week 1 - Student-Teacher Introduction 

Students will explore the roles of input, output, and storage devices in real-world scenarios, such as supermarket systems and educational settings. They will identify and categorize devices, analyze their functionality, and evaluate their suitability for specific tasks. Through activities like creating flowcharts, matching devices to use cases, and evaluating system models, students will deepen their understanding of device interactions within computing systems. Additionally, they will learn to follow and design algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode, focusing on loops and processes, aligning with Year 9 Computational Thinking and Managing Data standards. 

Week 2

This week's syllabus covers both computer hardware and file compression. Students will be introduced to key internal computer components (CPU, motherboard, RAM, hard drive) and their functions, 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. 

Week 3

Students will choose a research project on "Computer Systems."  Project options include studying how operating systems manage task execution, exploring the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, or investigating ways to optimize instruction execution in an OS. Start researching how operating systems handle tasks, manage memory, or optimize CPU performance. Be ready to discuss your project plan by the end of the week.