Chapter 1
Introduction to
Computers
Prebell Day 1 –Week and Objective
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TODAY
DAY –NO SCHOOL
Prebell Day 2 and Objective
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Objective:Day 2--The student will recognize
and illustrate computer system terminology
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Prebell Question:: Explain how you utilize
your computer at home and describe one
part of the computer system
Daily Agenda –Tuesday Day 2
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Complete Prebell Question –Discuss Answer
The teacher will allow students complete a Pre-Assessment- Computer Basic Skills.
http://www.gcflearnfree.org Computer Basics under Extras
Teacher will introduce Obsolete Technology-See handout
and discuss/Demonstrate –Basic Computer Skills applications and terminology. Use
presentation equipment to introduce terminology). Use computers to point out the
location of each part as it is discussed and explain that computer skills are important in
this course and future career plans
Students will hi-lite terminology related to Basic Computer System and place in their
ICT1 notebook for studying. Complete the Computer Components Exercise on the back of
Handout—Guided Practice & Integration of Language Arts and Technology Skills
Handout—Guided Practice & Integration of Language Arts and Technology Skills
Practice computer skills and terms using the website http://www.gcflearnfree.org and view
video on computer system
component
Independent Activity: Web Quest-intro to Computer –Group Activity/Remedial Activity.
Closure: Wrap up lesson with review questions. (See Power Point Presentation)
Homework: Integration of Language Arts and Technology Skills/Summarizing in one
paragraph the article related to computer skills
Day 3 Objective –Week 3 Prebell Question –Voc.
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OBJECTIVE:Day 3 –The student will identify the four
operating functions of a computer system (input, processing,
storage and output).DOK 2-PLD-P
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PREBELL QUESTION –DAY 3
DESCRIBE ONE COMPUTER JOB SUCH
AS A TECHNICIAN OR PROGRAMMER
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Wednesday Day 3 Daily Agenda
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Complete Bell Work & Discuss
Review previous lesson and discuss homework assignment reminder-Due Thurs.
Allow students to complete previous day Web Quest.-15 minutes
Introduce lesson on the Operating System 4 functions
Discuss various operating systems with students--PowerPoint
Complete activity on the operating system-vocabulary and discuss orally
Continue keyboarding lesson
Enrichment/Differentiated Instruction Activity: The students will work in groups and
create a poster using the computer with the components of a computer system such as the
input, output, storage device and processing devices and share with the class.
Closure Wrap up with a review-Think, Pair and Share
Homework: Complete Operating Systems Activity.
Closure: Wrap up with a review.
If time permits, students will practice online keyboarding practice.
www.freetypinggame.net
Day 4 Objective Prebell Questions
Day 4 - The student will differentiate between
hardware and software and their purposes as it
relates to computer safety. DOK 2- PLD-P
PRE-BELL QUESTION –DAY 4
 Why are safety precautions are so important when
using a computer system.
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Day 4 Thursday-- Daily Activities-Agenda
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Complete Day 4 Bell Work Question and Discuss
Check Homework and Discuss
Introduce lesson on safety precautions while using the computer system hardware and
software.
Discuss the various computer safety and care as it relates to hardware and software with
students
Read and complete the computer safety activities and care as it relates to hardware and
software.
Review all weekly concepts with students for computer test on Friday.
Continue keyboarding lesson daily
Differentiated Activities: Students will complete review activity on " Computer Basics
Website--Go to http://www.learnthenet.com and complete:
•Master the Basics--•Test your knowledge
Homework: Study all notes/ handouts on Computer Basic and Components Skills—
Study Test Friday
Closure: Wrap up lesson with a review. (Think-Pair & Share)
Day 5 OBJECTIVE-PREBELL QUESTION
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Day 5- The student will demonstrate their
strengths and weaknesses on the basic
computer system skills with 70% accuracy.
DOK 2-PLD-Prof.
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Pre Bell Question:
Why is computer skills so important in the
World of Work? Explain
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Day 5 Friday Daily Agenda
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Bell Activity: Why are computer skills so
important to the World of Work? Discuss Bell
Work.
Review weekly skills with students
Complete a computer basic skills Test- Part 1
Continue keyboarding lesson and Cool Math
games-instructional games.
Wrap up with a Journal Entry/Review.
Chapter 1 Objectives
Recognize the importance of
computer literacy
Distinguish between system software
and application software
Define the term, computer
Describe the categories of computers
Identify the components
of a computer
Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of using computers
Identify the elements of
an information system
Describe the various types
of computer users
Recognize the purpose of a network
Discuss the uses of the Internet and
World Wide Web
Discuss various computer
applications in society
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A World of Computers
What is computer literacy?
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Knowledge and understanding
of computers and their uses
Computers are everywhere
p. 5-6 Fig. 1-1
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What Is a Computer?
How is a computer defined?
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Electronic device operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory
Accepts data
Raw facts, figures, and
symbols
Processes data into
information
Data that is organized,
meaningful, and useful
Produces and stores results
p. 6
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What Is a Computer?
What is the information processing cycle?
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p. 6 Fig. 1-2
Input
Process
Output
Storage
Communication
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The Components of a Computer
What is an input device?
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Hardware used
to enter data
and instructions
Click to view Web Link,
click Chapter 1, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Input Devices
below Chapter 1
p. 7 Fig. 1-3
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The Components of a Computer
What is an output device?
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Hardware that
conveys
information
to one or more
people
Click to view Web Link,
click Chapter 1, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Output Devices
below Chapter 1
p. 8 Fig. 1-3
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The Components of a Computer
What is the system unit?
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p. 8 Fig. 1-3
Case
containing
electronic
components
used to process
data
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The Components of a Computer
What are two main components on the motherboard?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Also called a processor
The electronic component that interprets and carries
out the basic instructions that operate the computer
Memory
Consists of electronic components that store
instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by
those instructions
p. 8
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The Components of a Computer
What is storage?
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Holds data, instructions, and information
for future use
Storage media
Physical material on which data, instructions,
and information are stored
Storage device
Records and retrieves items to and from
a storage medium
p. 8
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The Components of a Computer
What is storage media?
Digital
cameras
Portable, thin
memory cards
used in:
p. 8
Handheld
computers
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The Components of a Computer
What is a floppy disk?
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p. 8
Thin, circular,
flexible disk
enclosed in rigid
plastic shell
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The Components of a Computer
What is a USB flash drive?
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p. 8
Provides much
greater storage
capacity than a
floppy disk or
Zip® disk
Small and
lightweight enough
to be transported
on a keychain or
in a pocket
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The Components of a Computer
What is a hard disk?
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Provides greater storage
capacity than a
floppy disk, Zip disk, or
USB flash drive
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Most are housed inside
of the system unit
p. 8 Fig. 1-4
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The Components of a Computer
What is a compact disc?
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Flat, round, portable metal disc
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p. 9 Fig. 1-5
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
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The Components of a Computer
What is a communications device?
Hardware component that
enables a computer to
send and receive data, instructions,
and information
Click to view Web Link,
click Chapter 1, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Communications
Devices below Chapter 1
p. 9
Occurs over cables, telephone
lines, cellular radio networks,
satellites, and other
transmission media
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