By Elimu Assistant Team 
LESSON PLAN 16: Types of CPUs
Lesson Details
Strand: 1.0 Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub Strand: 1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 3 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
What are the technological advancements in the development of CPUs?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) examine the types of CPUs in computing devices,
b) compare CPUs according to different criteria,
c) recognize technological advancements in CPU development.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (6 minutes)
- Review homework: Check fetch-decode-execute cycle diagrams
- Pose the key inquiry question
- Show different devices: smartphone, laptop, desktop computer, tablet
- Ask: “Do all these devices have the same type of CPU?”
- Brief discussion on CPU variety
Development Activities (29 minutes)
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