Lesson Plan
Course Title: Computer Maintenance
Session Title: Inside a PC
Lesson Duration: 120 Minutes
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to identify, explain the function of,
and install the major components found inside of a personal computer (PC).
Specific Objectives:
• Students will be able to identify the major components inside a personal computer.
• Students will be able to explain the function of the major components inside a personal
computer.
• Students will demonstrate safety procedures while handling computer hardware
components.
• Students will be able to remove and/or install major hardware components inside a
personal computer.
• Students will identify new and emerging technologies related to computer hardware for the
PC.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.273(c)(1)(F)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;
130.273(c)(1)(G)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(G) identify and implement proper safety procedures;
130.273(c)(4)(H)
(4) The student acquires an understanding of computer technologies. The student is expected
to:
(H) describe the function of computer components such as central processing units, storage
devices, and peripheral devices;
130.273(c)(5)(A)
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials
used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe use of equipment in computer technologies such as hand and power
tools;
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130.273(c)(5)(D)
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials
used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(D) identify new and emerging technologies that may affect the field of computer
technology such as quantum computing, photo tonics, and nanotechnology.
130.273(c)(6)(C)
(6) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade in simulated work situations. The
student is expected to:
(C) identify the operational features and proper terminology related to computer systems;
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(6) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade in simulated work situations. The
student is expected to:
(D) identify the various components of a computer system such as the central processor,
basic input and output system, read-only memory, and random access memory; and
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the purpose and function of computer components in the operation of the
computer system such as central processing unit, mother board, sockets, chipsets,
basic input and output system and their drivers, memory, hard drive technologies,
video cards, input and output devices and ports, and modem and network interface
cards (NIC);
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(D) assemble and install a basic computer system; and
130.273(c)(6)(E)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(E) install and configure computer components and peripherals.
Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm Motherboard Video & Definitions
2. http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=agp AGP acronym
3. http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=PCI&i=48996,00.asp PCI acronym
4. http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-diagram.html
Motherboard Diagram and Build your own computer information for interested students.
Instructional Aids:
1. Vocabulary Handout
2. Intro Vocabulary PowerPoint
3. Inside a PC PowerPoint
4. Inside a PC Performance Aid
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Inside a PC Performance Rubric
Tomorrow’s Computers
Inside a PC Lab Assignment
Inside a PC Lab Assignment Rubric
MATCH GAME
Materials Needed:
NONE
Equipment Needed:
For Instructor:
1. A computer with
• Internet connection
• Microsoft PowerPoint or MS PPT Viewer
• Microsoft Word or MS Word Viewer
2. C/D Projector & Screen
3. An MS-DOS compatible computer (Pentium III or later preferred)
4. Basic computer tool set for each work station with at least the following tools:
• #1 & #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• #1 & #2 flat screwdrivers
• Microchip extractor
• Dust cleaning brush
5. Safety glasses/goggles and static-discharge wristband
6. Computer used as a demo to show how to disassemble and reassemble a PC
For Students:
1. Use MS-DOS compatible computers (Pentium III or later preferred)
• If possible, one computer work station for every two or three students
2. Safety glasses/goggles for each student
3. Basic computer tool set for each work station with at least the following tools:
• #1 & #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• #1 & #2 flat screwdrivers
• Microchip extractor
• Dust cleaning brush
• Safety glasses/goggles and static-discharge wristband
• Warning: DO NOT ALLOW any cutting tools or scissors near the computers!
4. Computers with internet access
Learner
Provide each student a copy of the Vocabulary Handout to review the night before.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: “Last night, you were to review the vocabulary terms for ‘Inside the PC.’
Today, we will see how well you did.”
Begin the Inside a PC Vocabulary PowerPoint. Go over the introduction slide and
point out that they will receive 3 clues for each vocabulary term, 5 seconds apart.
The goal is to see if they can identify the term before it appears on the slide 5
seconds after the last clue.
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* Note that you will have to click the left mouse button in order to move to each new
slide, but the clues and terms will appear automatically in 5 second intervals after
each slide starts.
* One option is to divide the class into two teams to see which team can identify
more terms by calling them out the quickest.
Outline
MI
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the Inside a PC PowerPoint, Inside a PC
Organizer, PPT note pages, Vocabulary Handout,
assignments, and MATCH GAME in conjunction with the
following outline.
I.
Instructor Notes:
Students identify and explain the functions of the major
components inside a PC.
Display the following video using a screen and
projector:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/23computer-tour-video.htm.
II. Students learn the location and removal process for each
component inside the PC.
Display the Inside a PC PowerPoint using a screen
and projector.
Navigate to this website:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/harvard-extensionschools-computer-science-e-1-understand/1290dissecting-a-pc-video.htm
• Play the video for the students.
III. Locate, remove, and install the major components
Using a display computer, allow the students to watch
as you locate, remove, and reinstall the major
components of the computer.
(Exception – do not remove the power supply.)
IV. Students locate, remove, and reinstall the major
components of a PC.
It is recommended that students work in groups of
two. Students should complete the lab report and
turn it in.
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V. Students perform internet research on emerging
technologies in the areas of computer hardware and
components.
VI. Summarize the lesson with the MATCH GAME
Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Students fill out the Inside a PC Organizer during the presentation.
2. Students will participate in identifying components and removing them. Some
students will identify and remove the components, while others observe and
evaluate for accuracy.
MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. Students complete the Inside a PC Assignment.
2. Students complete Tomorrow’s Computers.
Summary
MI
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
The class participates in the MATCH GAME review.
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
1. The teacher will observe the student demonstrators and student observers
during the outline presentation to assess student understanding of the concepts
and techniques. Revision/reteach will occur as needed before moving to the
independent practice portion of the lesson.
2. The teacher will circulate through the lab as the students complete the Inside a
PC Assignment independently to redirect/reteach as necessary.
3. The teacher will observe student responses during the MATCH GAME summary
and redirect/reteach as necessary.
MI
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
1. The teacher will grade the Inside a PC Assignment using the Inside a PC
Assignment Rubric.
2. The instructor will grade the Tomorrow’s Computers research assignment using
the Tomorrow’s Computers Rubric.
Extension
MI
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
1. TSA Students can look up Texas and National TSA requirements for computer
maintenance and/or electronics related competitive events.
Students can investigate careers in computer assembly, maintenance, and repair.
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Problem-solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing
with color, mental imagery (drawing in
the mind’s eye)
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities, roleplaying, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming,
cross-cultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as a
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
other, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like-minded people
Considering the personal relationship to
the larger context
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Vocabulary – Inside a PC
Major Parts & Their Connectors
(Source: Howstuffworks.com)
Motherboard
The main circuit board inside the computer. Also referred to as: The heart of a
Computer – allows the various parts of the computer to communicate with one
another
CPU (Microprocessor)
Called the “Brains” of a computer – Controls all of the other parts of the Computer.
The processing time of this chip is measured in megahertz. One megahertz = One
million cycles per second.
Expansion Cards
A circuit board that can be placed in the PCI or AGP slots on the motherboard.
Examples of these are: Video Card, Sound (Audio) card, NIC (network interface
card), FireWire ports card.
Heat Sink
A metallic device mounted over the CPU to draw heat away from it to keep it from
overheating. Most heat sinks have metallic prongs attached to them to further
dissipate the heat away from the CPU.
IDE Cable
Integrated Device Electronics. This is a cable that looks like a wide ribbon. It
connects the hard drive to the motherboard.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A board made up of small memory chips. The
motherboard has expansion slots specifically for “RAM Banks”
•
Volatile memory – data is lost when main power to computer is turned off
Peripheral Devices
Devices that are outside of the computer, but are plugged into an available port on
the computer. Common peripheral devices are: keyboard, mouse, speaker, printer
Power Supply
Converts external power – regulates and distributes appropriate power throughout
the PC
Hard Drive
An input and output device that stores program and data files used by a PC
Optical Drive
Uses a light reader (laser) to record and store information, e.g., a DVD/CD-ROM
R/W
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Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________
PERFORMANCE AID
OPENING/CLOSING A PC
Task Completed
Manufacturer:
Model:
Hard drive capacity/space:
External location of hard drive:
Assessment Criteria
Notes
Opening a PC
•
Make sure workspace is clean
•
Make sure the PC is turned off
•
Verify that the PC has been unplugged from the
power source
•
Put on antistatic wrist strap
•
Locate screws on the back of side of the case
•
Remove the screws and place in a tube container
for safe keeping
• Carefully remove the case watching out for
internal wires and cables
Closing a PC
•
Replace the case watching out for internal wires
and cables
•
Replace the screws removed earlier
•
Plug in the power source
•
Turn on and reboot the machine to make sure the
PC works properly
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Opening/Closing a PC Evaluation Rubric
Able to Perform
Task with Little Help
Able to Perform
Task Independently
Assessment Criteria
Able to Perform
Task with Help
Manufacturer:
Model:
Hard drive capacity/space:
External location of hard drive:
Unable to Perform
Task
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________
0
3
6
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Comments
Opening the PC
•
Make sure workspace is clean
•
Make sure the PC is turned off
•
Verify that the PC has been
unplugged from the power source
•
Put on antistatic wrist strap
•
Locate screws on the back of side of
the case
• Remove the screws and place in a
tube container for safe keeping
• Carefully remove the case watching
out for internal wires and cables
Closing the PC
•
Replace the case watching out for
internal wires and cables
•
Replace the screws removed earlier
•
Plug in the power source
•
Turn on and reboot the machine to
make sure the PC works properly
Overall Ability to Perform Job:
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MATCH GAME
Inside a PC
SELECT
A
A
E
E
RAM
B
B
C
I
Motherboard
F
F
Power Supply
C
MATCH
J
Hard Drive
G
CPU
G
D
K
Expansion Card
Optical Drive
H
H
Disconnect the
power cord
J
K
N
L
1000 Pts
Disconnect
the
power cord
N
CPUPts
1000
(Microprocessor
accepted)
O
RAMPts
1000
L
M
Expansion
Card
1000 Pts
Motherboard
1000 Pts
(Microprocessor
accepted)
D
I
Power
1000Supply
Pts
M
O
Hard
1000Drive
Pts
P
P
1000Drive
Pts
Optical
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Match Game Instruction Sheet
1. Divide the class into two teams.
2. Each team creates a team name and selects a team captain.
3. Determine who goes first (coin toss, draw straws, etc.)
4. First team captain selects a letter from one of the “Select” columns (A-H).
5. Teacher reads the question or definition corresponding to the letter on the Match
Game Terms Sheet. Do not read the term in italics.
6. First team must give the answer that matches the question or definition. Captain
gives the answer.
7. Teacher clicks on, and moves, the covering text box to the right or left side of the
grid to reveal the answer. (Left side for first team; right side for second team).
8. If the answer revealed is not the same as that given by the first team captain, the
teacher recovers the square with the text box and play goes to the second team.
9. If the answer is the same as that given by the first team captain, the first team has
the opportunity to select a letter under the “Match” columns (I-P). Captain says the
letter name.
10. Teacher moves the text box off of the square. If the same answer appears on the
“Match Side,” the first team has won 1000 points and the teacher moves the blue
text box with “1000 pts” to the left side on top of the red text box from the “Select”
column. Play then goes to the second team.
11. If a different answer appears under the “Match” square, the teacher will recover both
squares with their respective text boxes and play goes to the second team. The
second team may select any letter under the “Select” column except the one just
played by the previous team.
12. Play continues until a match has been made for every question.
13. Team with higher number of points wins.
14. No player may have notes or definitions in view.
15. No player may take notes of the terms as they are revealed.
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Match Game Questions
A.
What is the volatile memory that goes into expansion slots?
RAM
B.
What converts external power and distributes appropriate power throughout the
PC?
Power Supply
C.
What is called the “brains” of a computer?
CPU (Microprocessor also accepted)
D.
What uses a light reader to record and store information?
Optical Drive
E.
What is called the “heart” of a computer, and allows all of the parts of the
computer to communicate with each other?
Motherboard
F.
What is an input and output device that stores program and data files used by the
PC?
Hard Drive
G.
A circuit board that can be placed in the PCI or AGP slots on the motherboard.
Expansion Card
H.
What should you do before removing the case of a computer?
Disconnect the power cord
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Lab Assignment Sheet – Inside a PC – The Motherboard
Objective:
Students will explore the major components inside a personal computer (PC), and will
practice removing and replacing elements attached to a motherboard in teams of two or
more students.
Assignment:
1. With your team partner(s), remove and replace the following components on the
Motherboard of an older computer using the tools provided: (Take turns)
A. Identify the Power Supply (do not remove it)
B. RAM Memory Sticks
C. Expansion card (either PCI or AGP)
D. Cooling Fan and CPU (use the chip pulling tool to carefully remove CPU)
E. Hard Drive or Optical Drive (you may remove & replace both if you have time)
2. All components should be in proper location when team finishes assigned tasks.
3. Turn in the Lab report at the end of the period.
LAB REPORT
Name of team members(s):
1.
2.
3.
Did each team member get a chance to remove and replace at least one component?
Did all team members participate and help other team members?
Which component was the easiest to work with?
Which component was the most difficult to work with?
Sketch the location below where you found the following on your lab computer.
Sketch location & use letter to identify
A. Power Supply
B. RAM Slots
C. Expansion Card
D. PCI Slots
E. AGP Slot
F. Heat Sinking Fan
G. CPU (probably covered by fan)
H. Hard Drive
I. Optical Drive
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PowerPoint Scoring Rubric – Inside a PC Lab Assignment
Total possible points is 60
10 Points
8 Points
5 Points
3 Points
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
SUPERIOR
SUITABLE
MEDIOCRE
INADEQUATE
SUPERIOR
SUITABLE
MEDIOCRE
INADEQUATE
Awarded
TECHNICAL
•
•
•
•
•
•
LAB REPORT
SKETCH: DRAW
LOCATION OF
COMPONENTS
LAB REPORT
SKETCH:
IDENTIFY
COMPONENTS
REMOVE
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
RETURNED TO PC
IN PROPER
LOCATION
WORK AREA
CLEAN
FOLLOWS SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Grade (total points
awarded)
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Inside a PC - PowerPoint Outline
Objectives
Students will explore the major components inside a personal computer (PC).
Students will work in teams to remove and replace elements attached to a
motherboard.
I. Safety First – General Guidelines
A.
Wear a static discharge ______________ while working on computer
components.
B.
BEWARE: Some electronic devices will ______________ energy and
______________ at unexpected times.
• DO NOT remove the power supply from the PC.
C.
Disconnect the ______________ cord before removing the case.
D.
Disconnect the peripheral devices such as: ____________ and _________ .
II. Major Components – Courtesy of Howstuffworks.com
A. Motherboard
1.
Referred to as the ________________ of the computer.
2.
Is the _________ circuit board of the computer.
3.
Allows ________________ to ________________ with each other.
B. CPU
1. The initials CPU represent what words?_____________ ______________
_______ .
2. Runs ________________ ________________
3. Location: Under the ________________ ________________
4. Remove with ________________ ________________ ________________
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C. RAM
1. The initials RAM stand for: _____________ ____________ ____________ .
2. It has ________________ memory. This means that ________________ is
lost with ________________ ________________ .
D. Expansion Cards
1. Circuit _______ that fits into slots on the _____________ .
2. Common types are: ________________ and ________________ .
3. Types of cards: ____________ ___________ _________ _____________
___________ .
4. Have _______ located on the vertical ________ of the card.
5. _____________ ___________ can be ___________ into these ports.
E. Hard Disk
1. A ________________ device that stores ________________ used by a PC.
F. IDE Cable
1. A cable that looks like a ______________ and connects the ________
________ to the _____________ .
G. Optical Drive
1. Uses a ________________ ________________ to store ________________.
2. Types of Optical drives are: ________________ or ________________ .
H. Power Supply
1. Converts ________________ ________________
2. ________________ and ________________ appropriate ________________
throughout the PC.
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Tomorrow’s Computers
The major components of today’s computers have changed to some degree. Memory is
larger, hard drives hold more and run faster, and CPU’s run faster. And now, there is
often more than one CPU inside a computer. Still, the look and function of these
components don’t really differ that much from the personal computers years ago.
But Bill Gates recently said, “You haven’t seen anything yet.” How will computers look
and function in the coming years? There are promises of big changes.
Assignment:
1. Working in a group and using the internet, research new developments in
computers. To get started, use a search engine (such as Google or Yahoo) and
search for “Computer Future,” “New Developments for Computers,” etc. Think of
new words or phrases to get a variety of responses.
2. Find at least one big change in the way computers will look or function (you may
use more than one change).
3. Answer the following questions:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Where did you find the information?
What is the change?
Which of “today’s” components will change and how?
What does the change mean to those who use computers?
4. Be prepared to present your findings to the class.
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