Learning Intention:
Students will explore the inner workings of a computer and learn the hardware components.
Success Criteria:
Students will be able to name and describe the five hardware components that make up a computer.
Vocabulary:
Input
Output
Process
Store
Engage:
We are going to continue learning about computers, but today we are going to explore the inside of a computer. When Ruby goes inside the computer what do you think she will see?
Can you predict what she might find?
What is inside a computer? (Hand up, Pair Up, Activity)
Hello Ruby!
Let's join Ruby again as she goes on her adventure inside the computer. Be sure to pay very close attention to what she finds so we can add to our chart.
**After listening to the chapter, Anchor Chart what happened in Ruby's Adventure.
Building a Computer
Materials:
Paper Computer Handout
Scissors
Tape
Glue
Now we are going to follow the directions to build your own computer and learn more about the hardware components that we can find inside a computer.
What have we learned?
What can we find inside of a computer?? (Anchor Chart)
Exploration:
Memory Match Games
Review:
Pick one of the questions to answer during circle time.
What did Ruby discover inside the Computer?
What surprised you about the tings Ruby discovered inside the computer?
What part of the computer you created today are you most proud of?