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Computer Repair
LESSON: Computers / Internet
OBJECTIVE: The student will demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of
hardware components, software programs, and their connections. The student
uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources
(Internet), with appropriate supervision.
MATERIALS: 1. Computer with access to Internet. 2. Computer with MSWord or other word processing software and PowerPoint presentation software.
ACTIVITY: Students will complete the activity for each of the four centers.
Instructions for each center are included with the instruction sheets.
ASSESSMENT: Students will complete worksheets for each activity and turn
them in when all four centers are completed.
Center 1: Computer Software
Center 2: Computer Hardware
Center 3: Presidential Cyber Hunt
Center 4: How Computers Work (includes PowerPoint)
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Center 1: Computer Software
OBJECTIVE: The student applies computer technology to specific tasks. Identify and describe
the roles of computer technology.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. On your worksheet you will find a list of software applications. Go through the list and
find a definition for each part on the Internet or another resource, (Use your favorite
search engine if you choose to use the Internet.)
2. After you find all definitions, go to your computer and create the next documents:
a. Write a word processing document explaining the experience through the
activity. How long did it take you to complete the activity? Which resources did
you used? What part of the activity did you like the best?
b. In your Drawing program, make a picture and insert it in a word processing
document. Around your picture, write a story about the picture. Your story should
be at least half page long without counting the picture space.
c. Create a spreadsheet with a budget for a month. If you don’t have your own
budget, ask someone who does or research it.
d. Create a presentation about what you have learned in this activity. Make sure
you have a minimum of 8 slides. Include Title slide and Resource slide .
e. Create a database that includes every student in this class. Include the next
fields: First Name, Last Name, City, State.
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Computer Software Worksheet
1. Word Processing Software
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Definition:
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List two word processing programs in the market:
______________________________________________
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If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
________________________________________________________________________
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If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
__________________________________________________________________
2. Spreadsheet Software
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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List two spreadsheet programs in the market:
___________________________________________________
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If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
________________________________________________________________________
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If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
__________________________________________________________________
3. Presentation Software
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Definition:
_______________________________________________________________________
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List two presentation programs in the market:
___________________________________________________
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If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
________________________________________________________________________
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If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
__________________________________________________________________
4. Database Software
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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List two database programs in the market:
____________________________________________________
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If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
________________________________________________________________________
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If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
__________________________________________________________
5. Drawing Software
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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List two drawing programs in the market:
_______________________________________________________
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If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source here:
________________________________________________________________________
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If you used a book to get your answers, write your source here, including the page
number: _____________________________________________________________
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Center 2: Computer Hardware
OBJECTIVES: The student develops computer systems using the appropriate resources.
Describe the properties and characteristics of computer-related hardware and software.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. On your worksheet you will find a list of computer parts. Got through the list and
find a definition for each part on the Internet. (Use your favorite search engine.)
2. After you find all the definitions, go to the special computer workstation and
match the parts on your list to each computer component within the computer
case and label them with the appropriate number.
3. When complete request teacher’s approval.
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Computer Hardware Worksheet
1. Network Card
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
2. Video Card
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
3. Sound Card
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
4. Fax/Modem Card
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
5. CD-ROM Drive
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
6. 3½" Disk Drive
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
7. Hard Drive
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
8. Monitor
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
9. Keyboard
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
10. Network Cable
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
11. Mouse
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
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Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
12. Mother Board
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Definition:
________________________________________________________________________
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Write the web site where you find it:
____________________________________________________
Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition:
_______________________________________________
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Center 3: Presidential Cyber Hunt
OBJECTIVE: The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to
technology. Apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed
technological solutions.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Visit the Internet Web Sites:
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President and First Ladies
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/odmdhtm/preshome.html
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List of U.S. Presidents by military rank
http://answers.com/topic/list-of-u-s-presidents-by-military-rank
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Genealogy of the U.S. Presidents
http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/public/genealogy/presidents/presidents.html
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Presidential Biographies
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/presidents
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U.S. Presidents: List and Records
http://www.heptune.com/preslist.html
2. After getting familiarized with the content of each web site, type your answers. See
worksheet attached.
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Presidential Cyber Hunt - Worksheet
Search for: President____________________
1. Write something you already know about this president
2. Date of Birth
3. State of Origin
4. Party Affiliation
5. Number of Terms Served
6. Dates of Terms
7. War Fought During Presidency
8. Important Accomplishment(s)
9. Other Fact(s) That Interest You
10. Something You Would Like To Know About This President
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Center 4: How Computers Work
OBJECTIVE: The student describes how a systems model can be used to describe
computer hardware and software. Identify the inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback
associated with computer applications.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Go to the computer and search in your favorite search engine for “How
Computers Work.” Look at least at a couple of web sites but not more than five.
2. Research the components of the computer listed below and create a PowerPoint
with the information. Put all your information into a PowerPoint presentation; be
sure to include pictures, examples, and diagrams in a way that someone who
doesn’t know anything about computers can understand. Find what they do,
where they are located, what they look like (use clip art), and problems that can
occur with them.
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System unit
Motherboard
CPU
Hard Drive
RAM
CD-Rom Drive
Floppy Disk Drives
Adapter Cards
Here are some helpful sites to find this information:
How Stuff Works: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
Inside the Computer: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/inside-computer.htm
3. Now that you have basic knowledge of the computer, you should now research
the answers to the following questions and include information in your
PowerPoint.
A. The sound on my computer is not working, what do I do to solve this?
B. When using the internet, there are numerous amounts of advertisements and
annoying pop-ups, is there anything that can fix this?
C. When attempting to load a new program, a message is received saying there is
not enough memory, can I not add anything else to my computer ever?
D. I have Macintosh software, why is it not working with my PC?
E. My screen freezes often, what do I do when this happens?
F. My printer doesn’t work, why is this happening?
Basic Computer Troubleshooting:
http://www.winnpsb.org/dhs/troubleshooting/bct.htm
Common Computer Problems and Fixes:
http://www.geocities.com/johnniemccoy/tipstricks.html
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How Computers Work - Worksheet
Through a combination of resources (Internet search, books, encyclopedias, ...) researched,
answer the next questions:
1. List the main components of a computer system (4):
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. Explain how the memory works:
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Explain how the microprocessor works:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. List five (5) types of memories:
______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
5. List two (2) of the most used operating system software:
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
6. Explain how the hard drive works:
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
7. The memory that is erased every time you turn off your computer is:
______________________________________________________________________________
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