Technology 6
Computers
PLEASE NOTE: This packet will be updated each day in Technology. Please make sure you save it to your 890#
Directions: Review the Power Point and take notes below:
Computer
Hardware
Processors
Personal Computer (PC)
CPU
Peripherals
Software
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Computers
2 Types of Software:
Operating System
Application
4 Functions of a Computer:
Input:
Processing:
Output
Storage
Input
Output
Processing
CPU
Manipulate Data
"View" Processed Data
Enter Data
Storage
Technology 6
Computers
Directions: Open Microsoft Word. Using the Shapes (Click Insert – Shapes) in Microsoft Word create the
following computer drawing. Label each part of the computer with what it is and whether it is
Input,
Storage, Output, or Processing. Use the arrow shape to point to each part.
See how I started the example. Do not copy mine exactly. Different computers look differently.
You must include & label:
Monitor
CPU
CD Drive
Mouse
Speaker
Keyboard
USB Port
Keyboard
Input
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Operating Systems: Directions: Using the websites below and your own internet research fill in the chart on
the 3 operating systems. Be prepared to share your answers.
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Linux_vs_Windows
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000575.htm
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001238.htm
Operating
System
Windows
Founder of the
company
Price
Security
Support
Macintosh
Linux
Application Software: Directions: Fill in the blanks explaining what each application
software does.
In Microsoft Word you create _______________________________
In Microsoft Excel you create _______________________________
In Microsoft Power Point you create ______________________________
If you need help, a good website: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/office
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Computers
Review of Computers – Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Go to http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp and set up a
crossword puzzle using at least 12 of the computer terms you have learned so far. Follow the steps below
Steps:
1. Enter a Title and your name
2. Leave the # of squares and size of squares as is
3. On each line enter a word followed by a space and then the clue for that word
4. Click “Create my Puzzle”
5. Click on the down arrow next to the Print icon
6. Choose page 1 to print (We are saving paper & ink by only printing page 1)
7. See if you can complete your own puzzle
8. Hand in for a grade
History of Computers
Watch the Movie about the History of Computers then answer the questions
Go to www.brainpop.com
Click on Log in
Username: jcwma
Password: Student
Click on Engineering and Tech
Click on Computers & Internet
Click on Computer History
Click on Q & A and answer the following questions:
1. Who made the first computer and when?
2. Give 1 example of how computers are used?
3. Who is Edmund Berkeley
4. Who is Steve Jobs?
5. Who is Bill Gates? (this question is not on Brain Pop – you will need to research it)