Y7 Software 2024

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

THINK - The pictures above show 4 different examples of software. Think about the examples - What is software? What is the purpose of each of the examples?

PAIR - The pictures above show 4 different examples of software. Think about the examples - What is software? What is the purpose of each of the examples?

SHARE - Work with your partner to write a definition for Software..
"Computer Software is ..."
Only one definition is required per pair!

KO - Understand the purpose of Computer Software

ALL - Identify different types of software

MOST - Describe the purpose of different types of software

SOME - Explain how application, system and utility software differ and how they are essential in the opperation of a computer

Extension - Create a fact sheet about the hardware and software we have learnt about over the last 2 lessons

What apps do you use?

What is Application Software?

Application software are programs designed for specific tasks, like playing games, creating documents, or learning new things. They make computers useful and fun by enabling users to perform various activities.

Examples

• Games: Minecraft, Roblox, Among Us
  
• Creativity: Paint, Scratch, Tux Paint
  
• Learning: Educational apps for math, science, language
  

Purpose

• Word Processing: Type stories and essays with Word
  
• Presentations: Create slideshows with PowerPoint
  
• Spreadsheets: Make charts and tables with Excel

Apps Vs Utility

So apps do specific jobs

Well do do utility packages but there is something special about their job.

Try the next activity to see if you can make the connection

Utility Software Match Up

Move the text label to the correct image.

What is the difference then?

What makes a utility package different to an app?

What is Utility Software?

Utility software consists of specialized programs designed to perform specific tasks that maintain, optimise and protect a system.

Examples

• Antivirus Software
• Disk Cleanup Tools
• Backup Software
• File Compression Tools
• Disk Defragmenters
• System Optimizers
• Password Managers
• Firewall Software

What piece of software is in control of the device completely?

What is System Software?

System software is the backbone of a computer, managing its basic functions and providing a platform for other software to run. It includes operating systems like Windows or macOS, essential for the computer's overall operation and coordination of hardware and software components.

Examples

• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
  
• Device Drivers: Enable communication with hardware devices.

Purpose

• Operating System Functions: Manage files, memory and peripherals.  Also run programs, and provide a user interface.

Application Software

Systems Software

Utility Software

Sort the following softwares into the correct category...

THINK - About the different software we use in school

Our school system uses software to allow the network to function. Spend 20 seconds silently thinking about what application, system and utility software that we have in school. What purpose do they each have?

SHARE - About the different software we use in school

Our school system uses software to allow the network to function. Discuss with your partner about what application, system and utility software that we have in school. What purpose do they each have?

SHARE - Work with your partner to write an explanation of different software we use in school. Try to give specific examples of application, system and utility software and explain what their purpose is within the school network.

Only one definition is required per pair!

What type of software is...
A Word Processor - Example - Micorsoft Word

1. Application Software
2. Utilities Software
3. Operating System

What type of software is...
A Web Browser - Example - Google Chrome

1. Application Software
2. Utilities Software
3. Operating System

What type of software is...
Windows 11, IOS, Android, OSX and Linux?

1. Application Software
2. Utilities Software
3. Operating System

What type of software is a file explorer?

1. Application Software
2. Utilities Software
3. Operating System

Task - Hardware & Software Fact Sheet

Open www.office.com and choose a suitable applications software to create a fact sheet.

It should explain the following topics to a year 7 audience:

1. Input Devices / Output Devices / Primary Storage / Secondary Storage
2. Application Software / System Software / Utility Software

We will share your fact sheets with the class at the end of the lesson

KO - Understand the purpose of Computer Software

ALL - Identify different types of software

MOST - Describe the purpose of different types of software

SOME - Explain how application, system and utility software differ and how they are essential in the opperation of a computer

Extension - Create a fact sheet about the hardware and software we have learnt about over the last 2 lessons

Plenary - Different Software Types

Create a resource to show what the 3 different types of software are, what they do and include examples of each type of software.

Applications Software, Utilities Software and Operating Systems