Journey inside a Computer
Journey inside a Computer
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Learning Intention:
Students will identify different types of computers within the environment, and understand the process of how computers work.
Success Criteria:
The student will be able to explain the four things that all computers do.
Vocabulary:
Input - to put data into a computer
Output - to produce, deliver, or supply data out of a computer
Process- a series of actions or steps taken to achieve something.
Store - a computers memory
Engage:
Today we are going to talk about Computers.
Think About It:
Do you know what a Computer is?
Do you know different types of computers?
Do you know how a Computer works?
These are the questions we are going to explore today.
Imagine:
What does a computer look like?
Let's Chart It!
What Makes something a Computer?
Computers do 4 things in a sequence of events.
Input Information
Output Information
Process Information
Store Information
Call and Response
T: What do computers do?
S: They input, they output, they process and store!
Repeat Multiple Times!
Is it a Computer?
Computer Sort Activity (Partners)
Materials:
Construction Paper
2 Pairs of Scissors
Glue
1 Marker
Picture Sheet from Teacher
Directions:
Make your Construction Paper look like the example in the picture to the right using the marker.
Work together to Cut out the images on the Picture Sheet.
Together with your partner SORT the images into 2 groups.
Decide - Is it a Computer or is it Not.
Glue the images down.
Be ready to share your ideas.
Group Share: Let's go through your sort and share your ideas and reasons.
Hello Ruby!
Today we are going to meet a girl named Ruby. She loves to go on adventures. She also likes to use Computational Thinking to solve problems. Today she is going to start an adventure inside a computer. Are you ready to hear more?
**After listening to the chapter, Anchor Chart what happened in Ruby's Adventure.
Let's learn more by watching the Video
Exploration:
Now that we have learned about what makes a computer a computer, you and a partner are going to on a Computer Safari.
Directions: With your partner find 5 different computers around the school. List what it is, where you found it, and how you know it is a computer.
Review:
Pick one of the questions to answer during Circle Share
What are the four things that all computers do?
What surprised you about the computers you found today?
What do you think Ruby will see when she goes inside the computer?
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