6th Grade - Computer Systems

1. The Computer System

a. How a computer system works - list parts

b. System Software

c. Application Software

2. Types of Computer

3. Computer Memory

a. Random Access Memory (RAM)

b. Read Only Memory (ROM)

4. Parts of a Computer System

a. Hardware

i. Input Devices

ii. Output Devices

b. Software

i. Operating System Software

ii. Application Software

Due on Friday Jan 17. One extra day for students absent during the week.

Useful Websites -
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774696.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/5862/

http://homepage.cs.uri.edu/faculty/wolfe/book/Readings/Reading04.htm