Generation of Computers and Parts… · B4 Computing

Lesson notes

Indicator: B4.1.1.1.3 - Differentiate between RAM and ROM.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define RAM and ROM in their own words, using at least one key difference between them.
Identify RAM and ROM by sight, using physical components or pictures.
State what each acronym stands for: RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read Only Memory).
Sort a list of statements into those that describe RAM and those that describe ROM.
Explain what happens to the contents of RAM and ROM when the computer is switched off.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer and technology tools
Indicator: B4.1.1.1.3 - Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

strand name - printed p.2 and the table of contents head B4 strand 1 "WORD PROCESSING", which is a copy-paste error. Corrected to "INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING" on four pieces of evidence: the scope-and-sequence names strand 1 "Introduction to computing"; B5 and B6 both print "STRAND 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING" over the same sub-strands; B4 own p.9 heads strand 3 "WORD PROCESSING"; and B4 strand 1 sub-strands are Generation of Computers, MS-Windows Interface, Data Sources and Usage, and Technology in the Community, none of which is word processing
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Bring a RAM or ROM to class or a picture of RAM and ROM to class.
Guide learners to differentiate between ROM and RAM.