Lesson Plan
Unit 1: Hardware/Software
Topic: Computer Components and Care and Handling of a Computer
Framework: CBA 1.2
ELA Standards: W.4.9.1, W.4.10.4; W.4.11.4; W.4.12.4
(Authors: Jackie Taylor, Karen Haley, Lynn Gross)
 What concept within the framework is to be developed? What is the specific objective of
the lesson?
** ID hardware components of a computer system
** Label and define hardware components
** Explain care and handling of storage devices
** Explain proper procedures for starting and shutting down a computer
 What do students probably already know about the content? What prior knowledge
needs to be activated?
** The basic computer parts – monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse
 What don’t they know?
** Correct function of each computer component
 Is there potential for misconception?
**Yes, they might be confused about the various components and their correct usage.
 What should students be able to do at the end of the lesson?
** Label and define computer components
** Explain care and handling of storage devices
** Explain procedures for starting and shutting down a computer
 What resources are available to develop the concept?
** Computer
** PowerPoint
** Worksheet
**MS Office 2010 text
** Learn It Online scsite.com/ic8/learn
 What questions will focus students’ thinking on the concept and help guide learning?
** Refer to computer parts and ask “What does this do?”
** Why is it important to know the parts of a computer, and what is the purpose of those parts?
** Are all computers the same?
** Why is it important to know the similarities and differences of computers?
 How will I assess students’ understanding of the essential concepts and major details?
** Worksheet
** Quiz
Description of Lesson
Part of
Lesson
Before
During
After
Strategy
What Students Will Do
What Teacher Will Do
Students will brainstorm on what
they see in the collage on the
screen. They will have 2 minutes
for individual work.
Introduce lesson by showing
pictures of various computer
components on the screen.
Students will listen, watch, and
take notes.
Teacher will discuss the computer
components through a PowerPoint
presentation.
Students will access the Internet to
use the Learn It Online resource at
the end of the Unit.
--Chapter Reinforcement
--Flash cards
--Practice test
--Who wants to be a computer
genius?
--Wheel of Terms
Monitoring and troubleshooting as
students work.
Bell Ringer Brainstorming
Teacher will ask students to share
what they already know.
Cornell Notes
(4 questions)
Use the
“Learn It
Online”
resource from
the text.
Quiz
Check for proficiency and
understanding of the unit.
CORNELL NOTES: Students will listen to discussion and take notes on the following questions:
Questions:
1. What is the proper procedure for shutting
down a computer?
2. List two (2) dos and two (2) don’ts of care
and handling of storage devices.
3. What is an input device and give two (2)
examples.
4. What is an output device and give two (2)
examples.
Summary: List the five (5) most important points
of the lesson.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
HOW MANY OF THESE DEVICES CAN YOU NAME?