Units of Data
Bits n bobs (Units of data)
In this lesson, students explore different units of data.
Learning Objectives:
Suggested time: 50 mins
Starter:
Ask students to watch the video “Units of Data Measurement” from 60secondmindmeld.com. After watching the video, ask students to complete the following worksheet: Units of Data Worksheet
Main:
Ask students to investigate different units of data and to create a revision resource which explains the terms bit, nibble, byte, megabyte, gigabyte and terabyte.
Resources:
PWN ICT – Units of Data.pptx
Teach-ICT - Representing Data
OCR - Representation of data in computer systems
Cambridge GCSE Computing Online - Definitions of units
Learning Objectives:
- Define the terms bit, nibble, byte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte
Suggested time: 50 mins
Starter:
Ask students to watch the video “Units of Data Measurement” from 60secondmindmeld.com. After watching the video, ask students to complete the following worksheet: Units of Data Worksheet
Main:
Ask students to investigate different units of data and to create a revision resource which explains the terms bit, nibble, byte, megabyte, gigabyte and terabyte.
Resources:
PWN ICT – Units of Data.pptx
Teach-ICT - Representing Data
OCR - Representation of data in computer systems
Cambridge GCSE Computing Online - Definitions of units
