In this Lesson you will learn about:

Learning Objectives:
  1. The purpose of the CPU
  2. Von Neumann architecture:
  3. Common CPU components and their function
  4. ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
  5. CU (Control Unit)
  6. Cache 
  7. The function of the CPU as fetch and execute instructions stored in memory
  8. How common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance:
  9. clock speed
  10. cache size
  11. number of cores 
  1. Define what the purpose of a CPU is.
  2. To be able to identify the key components of a CPU and their function.
  3. Be able to draw / model and describe the CPU as a F.D.E cycle.
  4. Describe how, with examples features the CPU affect performance.

Flipped Learning

Lesson Overview 

Resources
Starter:
Log on and draw a picture of a CPU, share your ideas with another student and update your drawing. Discuss what features and why the students have drawn them.

Main:
Look up a diagram of a CPU and then compare it with yours, edit it, add the extra features. Discuss what you have learnt, feedback to the group.

Look through the CPU notes and videos to learn more about the CPU, your teacher may lead this as a class or you may independently study it. 
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​​Plenary:
  • Students tell each other three new facts which they have learnt.
  • Students have 15 seconds to describe as much as they can about the CPU, the other student corrects any errors.
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Home Study:

Find out some interesting facts about Von Neumann, the best one, as voted by the class wins a lollipop.