Name Parts of a Computer and Terms for Interface Elements
Familiarize your young learners with the parts of a computer and some basic key terms relating to technology. As the teacher demonstrates using an LCD projector, class members practice moving a mouse, opening the Internet, typing in a...
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Computer Lessons for Kids and Small Adults
Here is a series of easy-to-understand and well-designed computer lessons for pupils. In them, learners learn about the parts of a computer and what they do, the DOS operating system, the variety of files that are used, and how to keep...
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What Does It Do? Parts of the Computer
This is a nice introduction for first graders to parts of the computer. It includes several resource links to PowerPoints to show the class. There is one activity for the class to do. This is a basic introduction, and could definitely be...
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Computers for Beginner
The kids in your class are probably experts at navigating the computer, but do they know the difference between hardware and software? Teach computer skills to any level of computer user with a helpful reference sheet. It...
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Draw a Computer
In this computer lesson plan, students examine the various parts of the computer using terms - computer, keyboard, monitor, mouse, on/off switch, headphones, speaker. They repeat vocabulary and discuss correct operation and safety.
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What's Inside My Computer?
Pupils draw a picture of what they think a computer looks like inside. They learn the function of each part of a computer, the definitions of unfamiliar computer terms, and complete a worksheet of definitions of computer parts.
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Computers: Inside And Out-- Outer Hardware Labeling Worksheet
In this technology activity, students examine the parts of a computer by studying the 9 pictures. Students use the word bank to match the name of the computer part to the picture.
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Computer Parts
What is inside a computer? Give your budding computer scientists a instructional activity that has them label parts of a computer. They use a link included on the sheet to label basic input/output systems, video cards, drives, case fan,...
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"Inside Parts of a Computer Project" WebQuest
Students participate in a role play situation in which they act as a private investigator to determine the parts found inside a computer. They complete web based research. They create a slide show that describes inner workings of a...
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Conversations with Computers—The Turing Test
Will the real computer please stand up? The premise of this activity is for the class to ask questions to a human and to a computer and to determine which is which. The class asks a given set of questions, and the person playing the role...
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Knowing Your Computer
In this computers learning exercise, students examine the eight parts of a computer and ask for adult help to define the functions of each piece of hardware.
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Computers, Input or Output
In this computers worksheet, students examine the parts of a computer and differentiate between the devices that provide input or output.
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Using a Computer to Write a Letter- Nouns- Vocabulary Skills
This nicely-done computer based letter writing worksheet has learners fill in each blank with a noun from the word bank. There are 20 sentences. They complete instructions for writing a letter using the computer, and use words such as...
Minnesota Literacy Council
Adult Computer and Employment Skills
Whether you are an experienced computer user or a newcomer to technology, a packet full of computer vocabulary, tips, and guided practice is sure to enhance your technological knowledge. Learners can hone their word processing skills and...
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Parts of a Plant
First graders discover the parts of a plant. In this science lesson, 1st graders identify and label the parts of a plant and record their findings on a word processor.
College Board
2018 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions
The best way to familiarize yourself with a test's format is to look at past tests. The free-response questions for the 2018 AP Computer Science A are available for instructors to reference. Topics include simulation methods, word pairs,...
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GridWorld: A Curriculum Module for Computer Science
Stretch out the grid. Teaching modules provide suggestions on how to use the case study, GridWorld, throughout the year as opposed to only right before the exam. The instructional units provide suggestions for presentations, assignments,...
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Parts of a Computer
Students, after identifying the parts of a computer, and categorizing the parts by functions (input, output, process, and storage), explore how all the parts of a computer work together. They compare/contrast the differences between...
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Identifying Basic Parts of the Computer
Students identify the basic parts of a computer and discuss the function of each part. They observe a PowerPoint presentation which explores the correct names and function of the computer parts and their devices. Students complete a...
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Parts of a Computer: A Beginning Computer Lesson
Students are introduced to the basic parts of a computer, how to maintain an optimal posture and position at the computer workstation and review appropriate computer terminology. They practice keyboard techniques and assess how to...
College Board
2005 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions
Four free-response questions from the 2005 AP® Computer Science exam show pupils how topics appear on the test. Scholars use the questions to practice coding skills in preparation, while teachers use the items to determine what concepts...
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2010 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions
Your AP Computer Science class should know what to expect when they take the AP exam. Learners use past free-response questions to become accustomed to the test content and format. The questions from the 2010 AP Computer Science A exam...
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2012 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions
There's really no better way to become acquainted with the AP test format than to look at past exams. A set of four free-response questions assesses knowledge of computer science skills. They cover a variety of topics including how to...
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Computer Words
Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a instructional activity per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted instructional...