Unit 1 Understanding Computers

Lesson 1: What is a Computer?

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

  1. Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
  2. Describe the functions of common computer peripheral devices (e.g., printer, monitor, scanner, keyboard, mouse, speakers, USB flash drive)

Assignment: Online tutorials, complete the review sheet during the lesson

Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like

Resources:

Lesson 2: Computer Basics

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

  1. Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
  2. Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing

Assignment: Complete the review sheet, class participation, Typing practice 1 at TypingClub.com

Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like

Resources:

Lesson 3: Inside the Computer

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

  1. Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
  2. Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing

Assignment:  Online tutorials, Complete the review sheet, class participation and “Match the Part” activity in Moodle Unit 1.

If time allows, typing practice at SensLang

Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like

Resources:

Lesson 4: Software Basics

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

  1. Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
  2. Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing

Assignment:  Complete the review sheet, class participation, Lesson 4 review in Moodle, Unit 1

Resources: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/understanding-operating-systems/1/

Lesson 5: Computer Maintenance and Security

Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:

  1. describe different types of malware (e.g., viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, adware, malevolent macros) and common signs of an intrusion, and explain how to prevent malware attacks
  2. explain the importance of maintaining software updates (e.g., operating system updates, application software updates, virus definitions) to increase computer security and maintain hardware and software compatibility;

Assignment: Read through each of the resources in today's announcement. Then create a comic, a PowerPoint, or a poster showing what you learned. I do expect you to use the full period, so take your time and do a good job.

If you like, you can use a site like makebeliefscomix.com or comicmaster.org.uk/to do your work. Make sure you print before you go so I can see what you made.

Resources: from the GCFLearnFree Website: