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Grade 7 Group Work

This document outlines a group assignment for Grade 7 students focused on understanding computer software, with a total of 30 points available. It includes three sections: creating a concept map comparing hardware and software, categorizing various software types, and discussing scenarios related to system software and software licensing. Each section requires group collaboration and individual contributions to complete the tasks.

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Grade 7 Group Work

This document outlines a group assignment for Grade 7 students focused on understanding computer software, with a total of 30 points available. It includes three sections: creating a concept map comparing hardware and software, categorizing various software types, and discussing scenarios related to system software and software licensing. Each section requires group collaboration and individual contributions to complete the tasks.

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Group Members:______________________________, ____________________________,

___________________________________, ______________________________________

Grade 7 Group Work: Understanding Computer Software


Total Points: 30

Instructions: Work together in your assigned groups to complete the following three
sections. Ensure every member contributes to the discussion!

Section 1: Concept Mapping (10 Points)

Task: Based on your notes, complete the following "Hardware vs. Software" table to show
you understand the difference between the two.

Feature Hardware Software

Physicality Can you touch it? (Yes/No) Can you touch it? (Yes/No)

Example Give one example: Give one example:

The Analogy In the DVD analogy, this is the... In the DVD analogy, this is the...

Function What is its role? What is its role?

Section 2: The "Software Sorting Hat" (10 Points)

Task: Read the list of software below. For each one, decide if it is System Software or
Application Software, and briefly explain why based on its purpose.

1. Android OS
o Category: ____________________

o Why? ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. Microsoft Excel
o Category: ____________________
o Why? _________________________________________________
o __________________________________________________________

o __________________________________________________________

3. Antivirus Programs

o Category: ____________________
o Why? _________________________________________________
o ___________________________________________________________
o ___________________________________________________________
4. Google Chrome
o Category: ____________________
o Why? _________________________________________________

o _____________________________________________________________
o _____________________________________________________________
5. VLC Media Player
o Category: ____________________

o Why? _________________________________________________
o _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Section 3: Scenario & Critical Thinking (10 Points)

Task: Discuss the following scenarios as a group and write down your best answers.

Scenario A (5 Points):

Imagine you just bought a brand-new printer and plugged it into your computer. The
computer recognizes that something is plugged in, but the printer won't print.

 Question: According to your notes, what specific type of System Software might be
missing or need updating to help the computer and printer "talk" to each other?

Scenario B (5 Points):

Your notes state that software is protected by law and created by programmers.

 Question: Why do you think it is important for software to be protected by


"Licensing" rather than people just taking it for free? Give one reason your group
agrees on.

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