By Elimu Assistant Team 
LESSON PLAN 12: ROM Technology and RAM vs. ROM
Lesson Details
Strand: 1.0 Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub Strand: 1.4 Computer Storage
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 3 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
Why do computers need permanent storage that cannot be easily changed?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) explain the features of Read-Only Memory (ROM) chip technology,
b) discuss the differences between RAM and ROM chips,
c) understand how ROM and RAM chips are used in computer systems.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (6 minutes)
- Review homework: Discuss DRAM vs. SRAM findings
- Pose the key inquiry question
- Ask: “What happens to data in RAM when you turn off your computer?”
- Introduce the need for non-volatile memory
Development Activities (29 minutes)
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