Year 4 Task Sheet: Comparing Inputs and Outputs

Topic: Comparing the Inputs and Outputs of a Plant Lifecycle to the Inputs and Outputs of a Digital System

Objective:

You will create a slide show presentation that compares the inputs and outputs of a plant's lifecycle to the inputs and outputs of a digital system.

Your presentation should include:

1. AR Screencapture: Showcasing the inputs and outputs of a plant lifecycle.

2. Mindmap: A brain diagram showing its parts and comparing these parts to components of a digital system.

Task Requirements:

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: “Comparing Plant Lifecycles and Digital Systems”

• Your Name and Date

• Add a suitable background or image to represent the topic.

Slide 2: What are Inputs and Outputs?

• Write a simple definition of inputs and outputs.

• Provide one example for each:

  • Plant Lifecycle: Inputs (e.g., sunlight, water), Outputs (e.g., oxygen, seeds).

  • Digital System: Inputs (e.g., keyboard, microphone), Outputs (e.g., screen display, sound).

Slide 3: Plant Lifecycle Inputs and Outputs

• Use Augmented Reality (AR) (e.g., QLone 3D or another tool) to capture an image or video of a plant lifecycle.

• Highlight the inputs (e.g., sunlight, water) and outputs (e.g., oxygen, fruits/seeds).

• Add arrows or labels to clearly identify the inputs and outputs in your AR screencapture.

Slide 4: Digital Systems Inputs and Outputs

• Create or find a diagram of a digital system showing its components (like the example in your resources).

• Label the input devices, processes, and output devices.

• Add an explanation of how the system works.

Slide 5: Comparing the Two Systems

• Create a table or list comparing the inputs and outputs of the two systems:

  • Plants: Sunlight (input), Oxygen (output).

  • Digital System: Keyboard (input), Monitor (output).

Slide 6: Mindmap of a Brain

• Include a diagram of a brain showing:

  • Key parts of the brain (e.g., frontal lobe, cerebellum).

  • Match these parts to components of a digital system:

    • Example: The frontal lobe as the processing unit.

• Use arrows or lines to show connections.

Slide 7: Reflection

• Answer these questions in a short paragraph:

  • What are the similarities between plant lifecycles and digital systems?

  • Why do you think inputs and outputs are important in both systems?

Success Criteria

To achieve the best grade, make sure:

• Your slides are clear, creative, and well-organized.

• You include both the AR screencapture and the mindmap as required.

• You explain your comparisons thoughtfully.

• You use correct spelling, grammar, and labels on all diagrams.