Description
The worksheets are a combination of explanation and craft activities to learn how computers work. It can be used as a prep for coding classes or activities for STEM classes.
◆ Contents ◆
1. Computers around us (p2-3)
- A warm-up activity to bring up the topic of the lesson.
- Students think about computers which are used in their daily life.
*Activity: cut out pictures and place each item in one of the groups (computer / none-computer)
2. What is a computer (p4)
- A reflection activity to concrete their thoughts about computers.
*Activity: writing&drawing
3. What makes a computer a computer (p5)
- What's a computer? After the chapter, students can understand four common tasks that all computers do.
4. Hardware and software (p6)
- Students how computers work to do the four common tasks.
- Students learn examples of input, output devices, and components inside of a computer
5. The role of computer hardware (p7-8)
- Students link what they learned in chapters 3 and 4.
*Activity: cut hardware pictures and paste each of them based on different roles.
6. The role of computer software (p9)
- Students learn the role of software.
- What is the Operating System (OS) and what are applications?
8. Let's build a computer (p10-11)
- Students combine what they have learned so far through craft.
*Activity: Cut hardware and software. Paste them into the right places to make it run. They can customize their own computer by decorating it as well.
9. Designing my robot (p12-15)
- Students apply what they have learned by developing an imaginary robot.
* Activity: Brainstorming & prototyping(arts and crafts, writing)
10. Extra material - Hardware and Software cards (p16-17)
11. Answer sheets
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Highlights
Description
The worksheets are a combination of explanation and craft activities to learn how computers work. It can be used as a prep for coding classes or activities for STEM classes.
◆ Contents ◆
1. Computers around us (p2-3)
- A warm-up activity to bring up the topic of the lesson.
- Students think about computers which are used in their daily life.
*Activity: cut out pictures and place each item in one of the groups (computer / none-computer)
2. What is a computer (p4)
- A reflection activity to concrete their thoughts about computers.
*Activity: writing&drawing
3. What makes a computer a computer (p5)
- What's a computer? After the chapter, students can understand four common tasks that all computers do.
4. Hardware and software (p6)
- Students how computers work to do the four common tasks.
- Students learn examples of input, output devices, and components inside of a computer
5. The role of computer hardware (p7-8)
- Students link what they learned in chapters 3 and 4.
*Activity: cut hardware pictures and paste each of them based on different roles.
6. The role of computer software (p9)
- Students learn the role of software.
- What is the Operating System (OS) and what are applications?
8. Let's build a computer (p10-11)
- Students combine what they have learned so far through craft.
*Activity: Cut hardware and software. Paste them into the right places to make it run. They can customize their own computer by decorating it as well.
9. Designing my robot (p12-15)
- Students apply what they have learned by developing an imaginary robot.
* Activity: Brainstorming & prototyping(arts and crafts, writing)
10. Extra material - Hardware and Software cards (p16-17)
11. Answer sheets
◆ kidiBits ◆
kidiBits believes that joyful learning should be for everyone in everywhere. We are dedicated to providing delight learning experiences regarding computer science and technology. We are a team of experts in designing learning activities and environments and based in Finland.
◆ Social Media ◆
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