Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (1CP2)Specification point 5.1.1

Edexcel 1CP2 5.1.1: Environmental issues

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Lessons that teach it

  1. F12.1 Impacts of technology Technology and society
    Ethical, legal, cultural, environmental and privacy impacts, stakeholders, and weighing them up.
  2. F12.5 Technology and the environment Technology and society
    Making, running and disposing of devices: materials, data centres, e-waste and what helps.
  3. F12.6 The digital divide and accessibility Technology and society
    Who is shut out of technology, designing for disability, and measuring colour contrast.
  4. F12.9 Project: an impact report Technology and society
    Read the trial log, anonymise it, cost its energy and carbon, and publish a report.
  5. F13.6 Long answer questions Exam preparation
    Point, because, so: a structure for discuss and evaluate questions, and a conclusion that decides.

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