Digital systems cards
Digital systems are a key concept in Digital Technologies. This resource comprises two sets of printable cards. They can be used for activities to support building knowledge and understanding of digital systems with a focus on the components of digital systems; in particular, hardware and peripheral devices.
Additional details
Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4 |
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Content type | Lesson ideas |
Format | Document |
Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Design thinking, Systems thinking |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI4K01
Explore and describe a range of digital systems and their peripherals for a variety of purposes
AC9TDI4K02
Explore transmitting different types of data between digital systems |
Keywords | digital systems, DTiF, dtif, DTIF, ACARA |
Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy, Literacy |
Organisation | Australian Government Department of Education and Training |
Copyright | Australian Government Department of Education and Training, CC BY 4.0 |
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