Southeast Middle School Keyboarding 6th Grade Introducing ......Keyboarding – 6th Grade Day 31 (Lesson 31 – Introducing Your Computer) Standards: Follow oral and written instructions

Southeast Middle School

Keyboarding – 6th Grade

Day 31 (Lesson 31 – Introducing Your Computer)

Standards:

Follow oral and written instructions

Use basic keyboarding and computer terminology

Apply formal language rules for punctuation, grammar, spelling, number expression,

word division, and capitalization.

Compose at the keyboard.

Lesson Overview:

Types of Computers

A computer is an electronic device that processes data. The earliest computers took up entire

rooms. Today, a powerful computer fits in your backpack or even your pocket. Computers can

be grouped in several different ways: by size, by purpose, or intended use, or by how many

people use them.

A personal computer (PC) is used by one person at a time. Desktop and laptop

computers, MP3 players, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) are all examples of PCs,

which are also called microcomputers.

A minicomputer can be used by several people to hundreds of people at one time. These

computers are often used in small-to-medium sized organizations, such as schools.

A mainframe, or supercomputer, is so large that it can fill several rooms. These

computers are used by thousands of people at the same time in organizations such as

corporations and government agencies.

Essential Question 1: Compare and Contrast- What are the differences between

mainframe computers and minicomputers?



Day 32 (Lesson 32 – Computer Operations)

How Does My Computer Work?

When you shoot a basketball, your eyes, brain, and muscles send many signals back and forth.

When you use a computer, you send signals to the computer’s central processing unit (CPU),

which is like the computer’s brain. A CPU, or microprocessor, is a small chip that performs

calculations and carries out all the instructions you give to your computer. Every time you press

a key on the keyboard or move the mouse, you give instructions to the CPU. A faster CPU

generally means that a computer can process more data in less time. The process of receiving and

carrying out one instruction is called a cycle. The speed of a CPU is measured in:

Megahertz (MHz) – millions of CPU cycles per second

Gigahertz (GHz) – billions of CPU cycles per second

Bits, Bytes and Binary Numbers

Computers can process only two numbers: 1 and 0. All data are computer process is turned into a

string of 1s and 0s called binary numbers. A bit is the smallest unit of information, always either

a 1 or a 0. Each letter, number, and symbol that we use in English is presented by eight bits.

Eight bits make a byte, the building block for all information that flows through a computer. A

computer file can contain thousands, millions, or even billions of bytes. A five-page research

paper may use 40,000 bytes, (or 40 KB). A movie on a DVD holds around five billion bytes (or

5GB).

The word “cool” uses four bytes – one for each letter. How many bits does it use?

Essential Question 2: Identify - What are the only two numbers that a computer can

process and what are they called?

The word “cool” in binary numbers

01000011 01001111 01001111 01001100

C O O L



Day 33 (Lesson 33 – Hardware Basics)

Hardware Basics

Hardware is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. These

devices are also called components.

How Do I Connect Components?

Many of our hardware devices need to be connected to your computer. Devices such as your

monitor and keyboard may have cables with connectors at the end. These connectors are then

plugged into a port in the computer. Each port requires its own kind of connector. This makes it

easy to know which cable to plug into the correct port.

Essential Question 3: Identify – What are three hardware components that you can see

outside the computer and three components that are hidden inside the computer?



Day 34 (Lesson 34 – Input and Output Devices)

What are Input and Output Devices?

When you use a computer, information travels from you to the computer and back to you. Input

devices and output devices are components that you use to communicate with your computer.

Input is when a use enters information into a computer. Output is when a computer delivers

information back to a user.

Essential Question 4: Explain – What is the difference between input and output?

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A keyboard is used to input text and numbers and to

send commands to a computer.

A mouse is used to click icons and buttons, highlight

text, and drag images, text, files, and folders.

A scanner, like a photocopier, lets you create an

electronic snapshot of an image or a page of text.

Many digital cameras connect with computers so

that you can download, edit, and e-mail the photos

you take.

A joystick, used for computer games, controls

movement on the screen.

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A monitor displays the text and graphics that you

input or download into the computer.

A printer takes electronic information from the

computer and produces a paper copy, which also is

called a hard copy.

Speakers are used to play music on your computer

and give you “alert” sounds as you work.

Closing: Homework: Complete the attached worksheet Input/ Output Devices



Day 35 (Lesson 35 – Computer Memory and Storage Basics)

What does a computer do with all the data it processes? A computer stores data in three main

places: in its random-access memory (RAM), in its read-only memory (ROM), or on a storage

device. A computer mainly uses two different kinds of memory, RAM or ROM, depending on

the kind of task, or assigned work, the computer is performing.

Types of Computer Memory

Memory Type What Is It? How Is It Like Human

Memory?

Read-Only Memory

(ROM)

This memory is permanent information

on your computer. ROM holds your

computer’s built-in instructions and

cannot be erased or changed.

Your brain automatically controls

many basis body functions, such

as breathing. Similarly, ROM

controls the basic functions of

your computer.

Random-Access Memory

(RAM)

This memory is temporary information

that your computer uses only when you

work with a particular file. It is erased

when you turn off your computer.

RAM is like you short-term

memory. Have you ever had to

remember something for just a

minute, such as a phone number?

You used your short-term

memory for that task.

Two kinds of computer memory are RAM and ROM. Which type of memory is similar

to short-term memory?



Day 36 (Lesson 36 – Memory)

When Do I Use RAM and ROM?

RAM and ROM perform basic specific tasks that keep your computer running smoothly. For

example:

ROM works when you turn your computer on or off. ROM tells the computer how to start up

and instructs the operating system (OS) to start. When you turn on or shut down your computer,

the computer is using ROM.

RAM works when you start and use your software. After your computer starts, RAM takes

over. The computer is using RAM when your operating system starts, and you can see your

desktop. If you open a software application such as Microsoft Word and key your name, that

information is stored in RAM.

Essential Question 1: Explain – How is RAM like your short-term memory?

How Is Information Stored? If you shut down a computer without saving your work, you will lose your data. Before

you save your work, the data is stored in RAM. When you save a file, you move the

information from RAM to storage device, such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk. A

storage device is like your long term memory, where you keep memories of important

events and your family members’ names, for example.

Types of Storage Devices

Storage Device What It Does Size

Hard Drive

This is the major storage

device inside your

computer. It also is known

as the hard disk. External

hard drives are also

available.

40 GB to 320 GB or more

Flash Drives

These portable devices

plug directly into a

computer’s USB port.

Some are as small as a pen

or a keychain.

256 MB to 4 GB or more

CDs and DVDs These portable devices CD = 700 MB

DVD = 4.7 GB to 17 GB

Floppy Disk

This portable device stores

smaller files such as text

documents.

Floppy disk = 1.44 MB

Zip disk = 100 MB to 750

MB

Essential Question 2: Explore – If you had a 1 GB file, where could you store it?

Closing:

Homework: On a sheet of paper, answer the following questions:

1. What type of memory gets erased when you turn off your computer?

2. Name three input devices and three output devices.

3. How is the human brain like a computer? Give examples.



Day 37 (Lesson 37 – Software Basics)

Software is a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to

perform tasks. It translates your commands into the language of binary numbers –

the 1s and 0s that computers understand. When you key a word, select a menu, or

click a button, software sends data to the computer’s CPU (Central Processing

Unit). Software also can be called a program or an application.

How Do I Use Software?

Operating system (OS) software is the main program that makes your computer

work.

Application software lets you do different tasks on your computer, such as writing

reports or sending e-mail.

Utility software helps you control, or exercise power over, your computer and

keep it in good running condition.

It is important to choose the right software program for the type of task you want

to do. The table below can help.

Types of Application Software

Type of Software What It Lets You Do Examples

Web Browsers Visit Web sites on the

internet

Microsoft Internet Explorer,

Apple Safari, Netscape,

Mozilla Firefox

E-mail Exchange messages and files

with other computer users

Microsoft Outlook, Eudora

Word Processing Create letters, term papers,

reports, newsletters, and so

on.

Microsoft Word, Corel

WordPerfect

Spreadsheet Work with numbers and

calculations to create tables,

charts, and graphs

Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3

Database Organize and retrieve large

amounts of information

Microsoft Access, FileMaker

Pro

Presentation Create a slide presentation to

show a group of people

Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple

Keynote



Day 38 (Lesson 38 – Operating System)

What is an Operating System?

Every computerized device needs an operating system (OS) in order to work. The

operating system controls all the other software programs and allows your

hardware devices to work properly. There are many kinds of operating systems,

though most people use one of these types:

What is a GUI?

An interface is a point where two things come together. You need an

interface to communicate with your computer. To use older operating systems, you

had to key all of your commands using a text interface such as MS-DOS

(Microsoft-Disk Operating System). Today, your operating system uses a graphical

user interface, also called a GUI (pronounced “gooey”). A GUI lets you use a

pointing device, such as a mouse, to click images and icons or select commands.

The pointer usually displays as a small angled arrow. The Windows operating

system and the MAC OS use GUIs. Would you rather key all of your commands or

use a mouse to control your computer?

Microsoft Windows – the most popular OS for PCs.

Mac OS - is used by Apple computers. It works similarly to Windows, but it

has a slightly different appearance, or look.

Linux - is a powerful OS often used in large networks and business

environments.

Handheld operating systems – are used in PDAs, MP3 players, and cell

phones. These products use operating systems that were developed

specifically for them, called “proprietary software.”

Essential Question 1: Describe. Name six types of application software, and

describe what each one allows you to do.

Essential Question 2: Identify. What type of software program controls all the

other software on your computer?



Day 39 (Lesson 39 – Computer Network Basics)

Computer Network Basics

A computer network is a group of computers connected together. Networks

enable, or allow, people to share information and resources such as printers,

storage devices, and Internet connections. Most large networks, such as the ones in

schools and businesses, connect client computers to a central server. This makes a

school or company more efficient and also saves money in equipment costs.

Networks often are used in classrooms so that students have access to the same

information.

A network server is a powerful computer that lets users share storage space and

applications. A network server can be a PC or a large mainframe computer. A

client computer sends and receives information to and from a server. A client is

usually a PC, such as a desktop or laptop computer, or even can be a handheld

device such as PDA.

Essential Question 1: Identify. In a computer network, what do you call the

computer that provides stored space and applications to other computers?

Essential Question 2: Explain. Why is it helpful for schools or companies to use a

network?



Day 40 (Lesson 40 – Reflection/Review)

Key Concepts Check

1. Identify. What type of memory gets erased when you turn off your

computer?

2. Identify. Name three input devices and three output devices.

3. Explain. Why is operating system software most important software on a

computer?

4. Describe. What is a network?

Critical Thinking

5. Compare and Contrast. How is the human brain like a computer? Give

examples.

Internet Safety lesson adapted from Education Quizzes

Career and Technical Education Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 21: Internet Safety

Standards

Students recognize their rights and responsibilities in using technologies within the context of today’s world.

Students recognize the ethical and legal issues while accessing, creating, and using digital tools and resources in order to make informed decisions.

Learning Targets/I Can Statements

I can share tips with family and friends on how to be safe on the Internet.

Essential Question(s) 1. What are some future career fields that interest you from today’s lesson?

Resources Lesson 1 – Internet Safety

Handouts Internet Safety Quiz, Internet Safety Scenarios, Internet Safety Poster (worksheets)

Paper, pen, markers, and pencil You will need to use the template provided for all assigned activities in this lesson.

Learning Activities or Experiences

Opening Activity (10 minutes) – Quiz Lesson overview: Sometimes people can be quite naive about the potential safety and cyberbullying issues related to giving away their private information such as a password, or using someone else’s password. It important for young people to protect and respect private information such as passwords and who to go to for help if they feel uncomfortable about anything online. Application (30 minutes) Internet Safety Scenarios

Closing Homework (10 minutes): Internet Safety Poster

Create an anti-phishing digital poster (you can create one on paper, if you prefer). On the poster.



Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 21: Internet Safety

(Quiz)

1. What is cyber bullying?

[ ] When someone sends you an e-mail giving you the answers to your

homework

[ ] When anyone uses the internet, a mobile,

or other technology to deliberately

upset someone

[ ] When someone disagrees with your

opinion on an internet forum

[ ] When someone is nasty to a robot

2. Which of these is NOT an example of online chatting?

[ ] Instant messaging (IM) [ ]

Using an internet forum

[ ] Reading an online news website [ ]

Commenting on blogs

3. Which of these will help keep you safe when using a chat room or

an internet forum?

[ ] Using a nickname rather than your real

name

[ ] Using an avatar (an online character

image), instead of a photo of yourself,

for your profile

[ ] Not sharing personal details such as your

surname, school or address

[ ] All of the above

4. If someone you don't know asks to be your friend on a social

networking site, what should you do?

[ ] Add them

[ ] Block them

[ ] Send messages to them [ ]

Never tell anyone

5. Which of these will help you keep your passwords safe?

[ ] Always tell your friends your passwords [ ]

Use the same password for everything [ ] Change

your passwords regularly

[ ] Make your passwords easy to guess

6. You should only open e-mails from who?

[ ] From people you know and trust [ ]

From people you don't know

[ ] From random websites

[ ] From people with obviously made-up

names

7. When could you use a webcam?

[ ] You should never use a webcam

[ ] When talking to people you know in the

real world

[ ] When talking to people you only know

through the internet

[ ] When talking to anyone

8. How can you protect your computer from viruses?

[ ] Never click e-mail links or open

attachments from people you don't

know

[ ] Always remember to log off when you are

finished using the computer

[ ] Do nothing - your computer will protect itself

[ ] Give it antibiotics


Internet safety is all about online security. In the 'cyber' world, unlike the 'real' world, you frequently communicate with people whom you cannot see - on social media websites, in forums and even in some emails. Keeping yourself safe from bullies and your computer safe from viruses when using the World Wide Web is very important. This makes internet safety a necessary skill we all should learn.

Internet Safety Poster

Directions: Create an anti-phishing digital poster (you can create one on paper, if you prefer). On the poster, include tips a) protect your password b) watch what you post online c) watch your privacy settings d) know who your "friends" are e) consider what information should always be kept private Your poster should be no longer than one page in length . Below is a list of digital poster tools. Feel free to use one of them or find one that works for you:

Canva

Adobe Capture CC

Faces iMake

MoMA Art Lab

Paper/Markers

All digital poster projects must be emailed to the teacher.

Internet Safety Poster Rubric CATEGORY 3 2 1

Graphics - Relevance

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand.

Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

Content - Accuracy At least 2 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

One accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

No accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

9. Who should you tell if something or someone on the internet

upsets you?

[ ] Only your friends

[ ] Only your little brother or sister [ ]

An adult whom you trust

[ ] Tell no one

10. What is media-sharing?

[ ] Sharing your MP3 with someone

[ ] Showing a friend your holiday photos [ ]

Chatting via a social network

[ ] Sharing music, video, photos, or other types

of files over the internet


Title Title can be read from 4 ft. away and is quite creative.

Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes content well.

The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well.

Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes on the poster.

There is 1 grammatical mistake on the poster.

There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the poster.

Comments: Grade: _________________

Thinking about Internet Safety

Read these scenarios and answer the questions that follow. Scenario #1

Nancy Newbie is 10 years old and just moved to town. She doesn’t know anyone and it is mid- school year. She is a new student in your

class and you notice that she is having a difficult time making new friends. You think that is to be expected when someone moves to a new

city. When she first arrived, she was always on the computer and looked excited to be checking her email. But now she rarely takes

computer time. When she does, her demeanor changes and she seems nervous and frightened. Every time a text message on her

phone comes, she seems jumpy and scared to look at it. At pick-up time, she appears to be hesitant about leaving.

1. What is going on in this scenario?

2. What warning signs is she exhibiting that you should be aware of?

3. What are some things that you could do for Nancy?


Scenario #2

Peter Popper is 7 years old. He loves to go on the Internet. He has signed the school’s Internet policy Agreement. The

agreement is placed above the computer station. Every day when he comes in the room, he is first to sign up and go on the

Internet. Most of the time when you see Peter playing games on the Internet, they seem to be appropriate, for example

Edutyping or sites like PBS, Lego or Disney. But lately, when you look over in the direction of the computer station, you notice

that he is changing to another Web page and is getting agitated or anxious when you question him about his online activities.

You eventually find out that he has begun to play war and violent computer games. This is against your policy and agreement.

1. What is going on in this scenario?

2. What have you done correctly so far?



Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 22: Digital Devices

Standards

Use critical thinking and evaluation while incorporating appropriate digital tools and resources into their education.

Recognize the ways in which digital devices can be distracting.

Identify how they feel when others are distracted by their devices.

Identify ideal device-free moments for themselves and others.


I can successfully use digital tools to complete school work. I can identify times when it is inappropriate to use digital devices.

Essential Question(s) 2. What are some digital devices you use for school work?

Resources Lesson 2 – Digital Devices

Handouts Digital Devices Quiz, Technology and Your Health, Digital Devices Labeling, (worksheets)



Opening Activity (10 minutes) – Quiz Lesson overview: Digital devices are pieces of hardware for computers and include any technology which can understand binary code - in other words, digital devices speak the same language as computers. There are many different digital devices: monitors, microphones, speakers, cameras, scanners etc. All of these pieces of technology are digital devices. You will probably have used many of these in the classroom or at home. Application (30 minutes) Technology and Your Health: Read the article and complete the worksheet that follows your reading.

Closing Homework (10 minutes): Digital Devices Labeling: Label each digital device and write one paragraph (five to seven sentences) on which three devices you use the most and why.


Match the names with the pictures.

game consoles gamepad CPU (Central Processing Unit) external drive headset joystick keyboard laptop loudspeaker microphone mobile phone mouse mp3 / iPod PDA printer scanner screen tablet (iPad) webcam USB / flash drive


Technology

and your

Health

I have believed for a while that mobiles, mobile phone masts and another technology is harmful to

our health, due to the exposure of radiation. Scientists at the very least think mobile phones should be

used as little as possible. They think it is better to be cautious about using mobiles and a lot of scientists

believe they are harmful to your health. Mobile phones are particularly bad for children. The phone

companies will tell you that they are safe. But remember they are selling a product so they are hardly

going to put you off buying their product by telling you it is unsafe. Where there is a lot of money

involved there tends to be corruption. So don't think that they or the government, who get a tax of the

money from the use of masts and mobile phones that are put up, have your best interests in mind.

After all people said that smoking, asbestos, a medication called Thalidomide, pesticides and so on

were either safe or wouldn't cause you serious harm. However they were wrong as they caused cancer,

disability and terrible illnesses.

I think technology will be to the next generation what drink, smoking and drugs have been to previous

generations. In fact research claims mobile phones could kill more people than smoking.

Wireless (wi-fi) can cause headaches, nausea, tiredness and memory loss in some people. Technology

can be particularly hazardous if you are sensitive to it. We have so much technology now there is 24

hour television, computers, Nintendo games, phones and so on. It is not just mobiles but Dect phones

(cordless) too and on top of all this there is wireless as well.

Electrical gadgets in the bedroom can also cause sleep problems. It is best to have no electronic items

in your bedroom. But if you can't do without them at least make sure you don't have a computer,

cordless phone or mobile in your bedroom or at least make sure that are turned off. Cordless phones

emit a high amount of radiation this is because they have to be on all the time so that the phone can be

charged up. If you didn't do this the phone wouldn't work. So keep your technology use to a limited

amount of time each day. Particularly keep your use of mobile phones to a minimum and use a landline

instead, because mobile phones can cause cancerous brain tumours if they are used for a long period of

time over the years.

Always remember that your health is very important as you might find you are unable to return to

good health once you have lost it.

To find out more about protecting yourself from these dangers visit www.wiredchild.org.

http://www.childrenswebmagazine.com/Technology%20and%20your%20Health.html (slightly adapted)

Read the following text carefully.

A) Say who or what the following words

refer to.

1. they --------------------------------------

2. they --------------------------------------

3. it --------------------------------------

4. them --------------------------------------

5. your --------------------------------------

6. this -------------------------------------- 7. it --------------------------------------

B) Match the equivalent words.

a while ● ● careful

harmful ● ● secure

cautious ● ● some time

safe ● ● exhaustion

tiredness ● ● release

emit ● ● without wires

wireless ● ● dangerous

http://www.wiredchild.org/

http://www.childrenswebmagazine.com/Technology%20and%20your%20Health.html


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C) Say if the following statements are True or False. Correct the false ones.

1. The author of the text is against the use of technology.

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2. We should use mobile phones as much as possible.

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3. Scientists consider mobile phones shouldn’t be used by children.

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4. Scientists and phone companies’ opinion on mobile security diverge.

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5. Research claims smoking kills much more than mobile phone use.

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6. Electrical appliances in the bedroom are advisable.

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D) Answer the following questions about the text.

1. What’s the author’s position about the use of technology?

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2. Why do phone companies say mobile phone use is safe?

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3. Which symptoms may wireless cause in human beings?

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4. Why does the author advise us not to have turned on wireless gadgets in our bedrooms?

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5. Which possible hazard may excess use of mobiles cause?

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6. Which piece of advice does the author give at the end of the text?

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E) Topics for discussion, write responses in complete sentences on the back of this paper.

1. Have you got a mobile phone?

2. How many hours a day do you spend talking on your mobile?

3. Could you do without it?

4. What’s your opinion about the subject raised in the text?

5. Have you ever felt some of the symptoms the text refers?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones?

7. Are you worried about radiation from your mobile phone?

8. At what age do you think you should be allowed to have a mobile phone?

9. What could happen if mobile phones were banned?

10. Does technology bring happiness to people’s lives?


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 22: Digital Devices

(Quiz)

1. Which digital device would you use to create a 'hard copy' of a

document or other file?

[ ] A printer

[ ] A webcam

[ ] A microphone

[ ] A digital scanner

2. You would like to print a document and you have clicked

'print', but nothing has happened. What should you NOT do?

[ ] Check that the printer has paper

[ ] Keep pressing 'print' until the printer works

[ ] Check that the printer is not out of ink [ ]

See if you've sent the document to the

correct printer

3. If you wanted to magnify a sugar crystal and display a detailed

image of it on the interactive whiteboard, which of these could

you use?

[ ] A digital camera [ ] A

scanner

[ ] A digital microscope [ ] A

printer

4. What is a memory card?

[ ] A computer server's data storage system

[ ] A data storage device often used for large files

[ ] The memory located in a printer [ ]

A birthday card which you keep

because it reminds you of good

memories

5. Which of these can capture a moving image?

[ ] A camcorder [ ] A

scanner

[ ] An MP3

[ ] An interactive whiteboard

6. Which of these allows you to 'input' sound into a computer or

other digital device?

[ ] Headphones / earphones [ ]

Speakers

[ ] Graphics application [ ]

Microphone

7. Which of these is NOT an 'output' device?

[ ] Monitor [ ]

Printer

[ ] Computer keyboard [ ]

Speakers

8. Which of these does an interactive whiteboard or touchscreen

device allow?

[ ] Input only

[ ] Output only

[ ] Input and output

[ ] Neither input nor output

9. Which of these mobile devices are used for data storage?

[ ] Printers [ ]

Monitor

[ ] Scanners

[ ] USB flash drives

10. For which of these could a scanner be used?

[ ] To create a digital copy of a drawing [ ]

To take a photo of someone

[ ] To send an e-mail

[ ] To record a piece of music


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 23: Communicating with Others

Standards

Recognize the ways in which digital devices can be distracting.

Identify how they feel when others are distracted by their devices.

Identify ideal device-free moments for themselves and others.


I can identify times when it is inappropriate to use digital devices.

Essential Question(s) 3. What are five ways you communicate with other using digital devices?

Resources Lesson 3 – Communicating with Others

Handouts Communicating with Others Quiz, Communication; Communication and Idioms (worksheets)



Opening Activity (10 minutes) – Quiz Lesson overview: The biggest impact the internet has had on our lives is the ease with which it allows communication with people all over the world, whether shopping, playing games or just chatting. Communication with others is social interaction. One of the most popular uses of computers is for communicating with others. People use computers to share information, opinions, news, music and work. Many people also enjoy using computers to keep in contact with friends and family. Application (30 minutes) Communication; Communication and Idioms: Complete the worksheets to discover how people communicate with and without technology.

Closing Homework (10 minutes): Reflection: How many times a day do you communicate with your family and friends? How do you communicate (cell phone, face to face, email, social media)? What method is best to make sure people clearly understand your message? Write one paragraph (five to seven sentences) with your responses to the questions.

1. Directions: Complete the text about how Josh's brother communicates.

Use the terms below to help fill in the blanks. blog post email forum post phone call

Skype Tweet text message

My brother is a

college student but

he doesn’t study

much. When he gets

up he goes on a

social media site

named Twitter to read all the (1) ___________ from people he follows. After breakfast

he writes a(n) (2) __________ he usually talks about college life. He reads all

the (3) ___________ he’s got on Facebook. Then he reads and answers any

(4) ___________ too, but he says a lot of them are junk with advertisements time

on a skateboard (5) __________ talking to skaters from all over the world. In the

evening we often talk on (6) ___________ (he helps me with my homework!).

When he goes out with his friends, they use WhatsApp and organize it by (7)

______ . So my brother does a lot of communicating. The funny thing is, he’s got a mobile

phone and a home phone, but he never makes any (8) __________ ___.

Communication

2. Directions: Circle the correct options.

1. A lot of my virtual/ computer friends are also friends in real life.

2. I try not to look at social/ friend network sites when I’m doing my homework.

3. My last status update/ post just said “Help!- I was doing my homework!

4. My dad says we are the digital/ network generation because we don’t know a world without computers.

5. Sometimes it’s better to talk face-/ head- to- face than online.

Communication and the Media: Idiomatic Expressions Part I - Directions: Look at the idiomatic expressions and guess what they mean, write your response to each

idiomatic on the back of this sheet or blank notebook paper.

1. No, I said at 10 pm, not 9pm. We must have got our wires crossed.

2. The gutter press are going crazy about Antonio’s divorce.

3. Have you got a copy of the local rag?

4. The story spread like wild fire.

5. The government kept the details covered up/under wraps/ hush hush.

6. They tried to keep it secret but the cat’s out of the bag.

7. I tried to read the scientific journals but it’s all Greek to me.

8. Our local journalist is keeping us posted.

9. Most of the stories about the financial crisis are just scare mongering.

10. The article’s too long to read right now. Can you explain in to me in a nutshell?

11. After hundreds of people signed the petition the government decided not to build the new road.

The pen is mightier than the sword.

12. When the corruption story broke it really ruffled a few feathers/ put the cat

among the pigeons.

Part II - Directions: Now complete the following text with the appropriate idiomatic expressions (use some of the

words in bold from Part I activity):

The Lance Armstrong scandal is a long story but here it is ____________________.

Lance Armstrong was a professional road racing cyclist who was diagnosed with cancer

in 1996. He was treated and declared cancer free in 1997. He returned to professional

cycling in 1998 and became a hero.

Despite numerous allegations in the _____________________and more serious

newspapers like The Sunday Times, Armstrong denied using any performance enhancing

drugs and sued The Sunday Times for libel. (The allegations had clearly

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_bicycle_racing

____________________.)

Armstrong managed to keep his doping ___________________for many years.

However, in 2011 various teammates let _____________________. They admitted

taking performance enhancing drugs together with Lance. The story

_______________ and now Lance Armstrong is famous for all the wrong reasons.


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 23: Communicating with Others

(Quiz)

1. What does the 'C' in ICT stand for?

[ ] Communications [ ]

Community

[ ] Complicated [ ]

Clever

2. What is a podcast?

[ ] A television program which you can watch

after it has been broadcast

[ ] A live music program broadcast on digital

radio

[ ] A digital audio file which can be

downloaded from the internet

[ ] The discarded 'pod' or skin of a growing

insect

3. Video-conferencing depends on which piece of hardware?

[ ] A podcast

[ ] A wireless router [ ] A

printer

[ ] A webcam

4. Which of these is NOT a method you could use to share a

photo with someone?

[ ] Post it on a website

[ ] Send it as a text attachment

[ ] Right click on the picture and click 'send to

internet'

[ ] Send it as an e-mail attachment

5. Which wireless technology allows you to transfer files from one

device to another that is a short distance away?

[ ] A modem [ ]

Bluetooth [ ] GPS

[ ] A digital recording device

6. Which of these could be used to communicate with a class of

children living in another country?

[ ] Letters [

] Skype [ ] E-

mails

[ ] All of the above

7. What does 'WiFi' mean?

[ ] Wireless Fidelity

[ ] Wireless Freedom [ ]

Wired Finally

[ ] Wicked Fickleness

8. What does KB mean?

[ ] Knowledge bits

[ ] Knowledge beast [ ]

Kilobytes

[ ] Kinda big

9. What does 'social networking' mean?

[ ] Belonging to and using a specific website

to communicate with other members

[ ] Having lots of friends

[ ] Meeting with friends to talk about ICT [ ]

Using the internet

10. When communicating with others you need to be aware

of your audience. What does this mean?

[ ] Explaining every word you write

[ ] Considering whether your information will

be understood and enjoyed by the people

you share it with

[ ] Making your writing very complicated and

impressive

[ ] Expecting applause for your work


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 24: Inside Your Computer

The Little Artist Inside Your Computer

Activity Pack: Note to Parents & Teachers

The Activity Pack can be completed by kids as young as 4, if they have a parent working

with them.

If they’re working on it by themselves, we recommend ages 6 and up.

The packs can be used as a group activity, with 2-4 students working on it in teams,

competing to finish first. The pages do not have to be completed in order, so students can

work together on the same page or split it up. You can save the last page until they’ve

completed all the puzzles.

After completing the pack, we recommend reviewing these key concepts:

• Coding • Bugs • Repeat loop

• Decomposition •Pixels • RGB

Afterwards, your little digital artists can make art online with the Artist at www.code.org.

Permission for use of Code.org characters, names and likenesses is provided by Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to

giving every student at every school the opportunity to learn computer science.

See www.code.org.

For more activities to do with your students, go to www.codespeaklabs.com/hourofcode

presents

http://www.code.org/

http://www.code.org/

http://www.codespeaklabs.com/hourofcode

The Little Artist Inside Your Computer Did you know that there’s a little artist who lives inside

every computer and smart phone?

I’m the little artist who lives in your parent’s phone, and

I need your help!

I got dropped in water and now the images on the screen

are all messed up! Can you help me fix the screen saver

before your parent notices?

First, write your name inside the rectangle and then cut it out:

The face is missing its tooth!

Circle the TWO blocks we should use to fix it.

Using only the directions from those same two

blocks, can you draw a line that gets you from

the STAR to the CUPCAKE?

Let’s start by teaching you how to draw digital art using computer code.

Coding is telling your computer what to do.

For example, you use the RIGHT coding block...

to draw a line that goes from here...

How many blocks would you need to use?

With just a simple line we can make so many things!

What 4 blocks do you need to fix this house?

Draw the arrows in the empty blocks below.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Now what code do you need to complete

the castle?

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

The flower is missing its stem! To fix it, we need to use TWO

of the SAME blocks.


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 25: Bugs

ARGH! Bugs are attacking!

3 of the 4 sequences of codes below have BUGS

in them! Bugs are mistakes in code.

Circle the correct sequence of blocks that completes

this square. The correct sequence has NO bugs!

A B C D

A bug is a m ______________ in the code.

I learn a lot from the bugs I find

but they can be super annoying!

It’s time to teach you a shortcut!

To draw this line, we could use the same block 4 times.

RIGHT

RIGHT

RIGHT

RIGHT

Or we could use the special block: a repeat loop. Repeat loops are

a great shortcut so we don’t need to use as much code.

repeat 4 RIGHT

How would I draw this line? Imagine if we had to move

4,000,000 steps! With a

repeat block, we’d still only

need 2 blocks.

‹–Fill in your number.


Repeat loops make it easy to turn one diamond... into many more!

How many diamonds does it take to make this shape?


How many diamonds does it take to fill in this shape?

Hint: You can cut this diamond

out to help you count.

What is this special block called?

Repeat __ __ __ __


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 26: Decomposition

You can do even more with a lot of different shapes!

You can break down the cat I made into these

smaller pieces and then make something new (that’s

what we call decomposition). The same building

blocks can make many different things.

Cut out these shapes and put them together in the

space below to make any animal or design you want!


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 27: Decomposition

Now let’s do it again — this time, make

something new! And you can add any

lines or draw any additional shapes that

you’d like.


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 28: Coding

You’ve written awesome code that gave me instructions on

what to draw. Can you be the artist now and follow these

instructions?

Draw the hidden letter by filling in the squares according to the steps below.

Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17

What is the hidden letter?

Fill in square Move one Move one Move one with color. square down. square up.

Start

You’re a Digital Artist too now!


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 29: Coding

If you zoom up really close, you can see that

everything I draw is made up of lots of tiny

PIXELS — little squares of color — that turn

into beautiful things when you put them together.

Color in the correct pixels to reveal the secret image! Color in the square that matches with the letter and number.

C3 and B4 have already been filled in.

A B C D E F G H I

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Finish the image by coloring in

these squares:

D4, E3, F4, F5,

E6, D7, C6, B5

What is the secret image?

H


Computer Science, Computer Apps and Digital Literacy Lesson 30: COLOR!

Let’s talk about COLOR!

You can tell a computer what color you want by using a RGB value. This tells the

computer how much RED, GREEN, and BLUE light to use together to make the

color you want.

RGB ( 255, 0, 0 ) is this color

This shows

how much

RED there is.

This shows

how much

GREEN.

This shows

how much

BLUE.

Using RGB computers can make MILLIONS of colors!

RGB ( 191, 0, 255 ) is this color

It has RED and BLUE in it but no GREEN

(that’s why the middle number is 0).

The top of the screen saver is supposed to be this color (all GREEN).

Circle the correct RGB value!

RGB ( 0, 255, 0 ) RGB ( 255, 0, 0 ) RGB ( 0, 0, 255 )

The bottom of the screen saver is supposed to go with this RGB value: RGB ( 0, 0, 255)

Circle the correct color!

The screen saver is just missing one piece! Can you find it and

glue it on?


Computer Applications - 8th Grade

Day 31 (Lesson 31 – Introducing Your Computer)

Standards:

Follow oral and written instructions

Use basic keyboarding and computer terminology

Apply formal language rules for punctuation, grammar, spelling, number expression,

word division, and capitalization.

Compose at the keyboard.

Lesson Overview:

Types of Computers

A computer is an electronic device that processes data. The earliest computers took up entire

rooms. Today, a powerful computer fits in your backpack or even your pocket. Computers can

be grouped in several different ways: by size, by purpose, or intended use, or by how many

people use them.

A personal computer (PC) is used by one person at a time. Desktop and laptop

computers, MP3 players, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) are all examples of PCs,

which are also called microcomputers.

A minicomputer can be used by several people to hundreds of people at one time. These

computers are often used in small-to-medium sized organizations, such as schools.

A mainframe, or supercomputer, is so large that it can fill several rooms. These

computers are used by thousands of people at the same time in organizations such as

corporations and government agencies.

Essential Question 1: Compare and Contrast- What are the differences between

mainframe computers and minicomputers?



Day 32 (Lesson 32 – Computer Operations)

How Does My Computer Work?

When you shoot a basketball, your eyes, brain, and muscles send many signals back and forth.

When you use a computer, you send signals to the computer’s central processing unit (CPU),

which is like the computer’s brain. A CPU, or microprocessor, is a small chip that performs

calculations and carries out all the instructions you give to your computer. Every time you press

a key on the keyboard or move the mouse, you give instructions to the CPU. A faster CPU

generally means that a computer can process more data in less time. The process of receiving and

carrying out one instruction is called a cycle. The speed of a CPU is measured in:

Megahertz (MHz) – millions of CPU cycles per second

Gigahertz (GHz) – billions of CPU cycles per second

Bits, Bytes and Binary Numbers

Computers can process only two numbers: 1 and 0. All data are computer process is turned into a

string of 1s and 0s called binary numbers. A bit is the smallest unit of information, always either

a 1 or a 0. Each letter, number, and symbol that we use in English is presented by eight bits.

Eight bits make a byte, the building block for all information that flows through a computer. A

computer file can contain thousands, millions, or even billions of bytes. A five-page research

paper may use 40,000 bytes, (or 40 KB). A movie on a DVD holds around five billion bytes (or

5GB).

The word “cool” uses four bytes – one for each letter. How many bits does it use?

Essential Question 2: Identify - What are the only two numbers that a computer can

process and what are they called?

The word “cool” in binary numbers

01000011 01001111 01001111 01001100

C O O L



Day 33 (Lesson 33 – Hardware Basics)

Hardware Basics

Hardware is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. These

devices are also called components.

How Do I Connect Components?

Many of our hardware devices need to be connected to your computer. Devices such as your

monitor and keyboard may have cables with connectors at the end. These connectors are then

plugged into a port in the computer. Each port requires its own kind of connector. This makes it

easy to know which cable to plug into the correct port.

Essential Question 3: Identify – What are three hardware components that you can see

outside the computer and three components that are hidden inside the computer?



Day 34 (Lesson 34 – Input and Output Devices)

What are Input and Output Devices?

When you use a computer, information travels from you to the computer and back to you. Input

devices and output devices are components that you use to communicate with your computer.

Input is when a use enters information into a computer. Output is when a computer delivers

information back to a user.

Essential Question 4: Explain – What is the difference between input and output?

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A keyboard is used to input text and numbers and to

send commands to a computer.

A mouse is used to click icons and buttons, highlight

text, and drag images, text, files, and folders.

A scanner, like a photocopier, lets you create an

electronic snapshot of an image or a page of text.

Many digital cameras connect with computers so

that you can download, edit, and e-mail the photos

you take.

A joystick, used for computer games, controls

movement on the screen.

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A monitor displays the text and graphics that you

input or download into the computer.

A printer takes electronic information from the

computer and produces a paper copy, which also is

called a hard copy.

Speakers are used to play music on your computer

and give you “alert” sounds as you work.

Closing: Homework: Complete the attached worksheet Input/ Output Devices



Day 35 (Lesson 35 – Computer Memory and Storage Basics)

What does a computer do with all the data it processes? A computer stores data in three main

places: in its random-access memory (RAM), in its read-only memory (ROM), or on a storage

device. A computer mainly uses two different kinds of memory, RAM or ROM, depending on

the kind of task, or assigned work, the computer is performing.

Types of Computer Memory

Memory Type What Is It? How Is It Like Human

Memory?

Read-Only Memory

(ROM)

This memory is permanent information

on your computer. ROM holds your

computer’s built-in instructions and

cannot be erased or changed.

Your brain automatically controls

many basis body functions, such

as breathing. Similarly, ROM

controls the basic functions of

your computer.

Random-Access Memory

(RAM)

This memory is temporary information

that your computer uses only when you

work with a particular file. It is erased

when you turn off your computer.

RAM is like you short-term

memory. Have you ever had to

remember something for just a

minute, such as a phone number?

You used your short-term

memory for that task.

Two kinds of computer memory are RAM and ROM. Which type of memory is similar

to short-term memory?



Day 36 (Lesson 36 – Memory)

When Do I Use RAM and ROM?

RAM and ROM perform basic specific tasks that keep your computer running smoothly. For

example:

ROM works when you turn your computer on or off. ROM tells the computer how to start up

and instructs the operating system (OS) to start. When you turn on or shut down your computer,

the computer is using ROM.

RAM works when you start and use your software. After your computer starts, RAM takes

over. The computer is using RAM when your operating system starts, and you can see your

desktop. If you open a software application such as Microsoft Word and key your name, that

information is stored in RAM.

Essential Question 1: Explain – How is RAM like your short-term memory?

How Is Information Stored? If you shut down a computer without saving your work, you will lose your data. Before

you save your work, the data is stored in RAM. When you save a file, you move the

information from RAM to storage device, such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk. A

storage device is like your long term memory, where you keep memories of important

events and your family members’ names, for example.

Types of Storage Devices

Storage Device What It Does Size

Hard Drive

This is the major storage

device inside your

computer. It also is known

as the hard disk. External

hard drives are also

available.

40 GB to 320 GB or more

Flash Drives

These portable devices

plug directly into a

computer’s USB port.

Some are as small as a pen

or a keychain.

256 MB to 4 GB or more

CDs and DVDs These portable devices CD = 700 MB

DVD = 4.7 GB to 17 GB

Floppy Disk

This portable device stores

smaller files such as text

documents.

Floppy disk = 1.44 MB

Zip disk = 100 MB to 750

MB

Essential Question 2: Explore – If you had a 1 GB file, where could you store it?

Closing:

Homework: On a sheet of paper, answer the following questions:

1. What type of memory gets erased when you turn off your computer?

2. Name three input devices and three output devices.

3. How is the human brain like a computer? Give examples.



Day 37 (Lesson 37 – Software Basics)

Software is a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to

perform tasks. It translates your commands into the language of binary numbers –

the 1s and 0s that computers understand. When you key a word, select a menu, or

click a button, software sends data to the computer’s CPU (Central Processing

Unit). Software also can be called a program or an application.

How Do I Use Software?

Operating system (OS) software is the main program that makes your computer

work.

Application software lets you do different tasks on your computer, such as writing

reports or sending e-mail.

Utility software helps you control, or exercise power over, your computer and

keep it in good running condition.

It is important to choose the right software program for the type of task you want

to do. The table below can help.

Types of Application Software

Type of Software What It Lets You Do Examples

Web Browsers Visit Web sites on the

internet

Microsoft Internet Explorer,

Apple Safari, Netscape,

Mozilla Firefox

E-mail Exchange messages and files

with other computer users

Microsoft Outlook, Eudora

Word Processing Create letters, term papers,

reports, newsletters, and so

on.

Microsoft Word, Corel

WordPerfect

Spreadsheet Work with numbers and

calculations to create tables,

charts, and graphs

Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3

Database Organize and retrieve large

amounts of information

Microsoft Access, FileMaker

Pro

Presentation Create a slide presentation to

show a group of people

Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple

Keynote



Day 38 (Lesson 38 – Operating System)

What is an Operating System?

Every computerized device needs an operating system (OS) in order to work. The

operating system controls all the other software programs and allows your

hardware devices to work properly. There are many kinds of operating systems,

though most people use one of these types:

What is a GUI?

An interface is a point where two things come together. You need an

interface to communicate with your computer. To use older operating systems, you

had to key all of your commands using a text interface such as MS-DOS

(Microsoft-Disk Operating System). Today, your operating system uses a graphical

user interface, also called a GUI (pronounced “gooey”). A GUI lets you use a

pointing device, such as a mouse, to click images and icons or select commands.

The pointer usually displays as a small angled arrow. The Windows operating

system and the MAC OS use GUIs. Would you rather key all of your commands or

use a mouse to control your computer?

Microsoft Windows – the most popular OS for PCs.

Mac OS - is used by Apple computers. It works similarly to Windows, but it

has a slightly different appearance, or look.

Linux - is a powerful OS often used in large networks and business

environments.

Handheld operating systems – are used in PDAs, MP3 players, and cell

phones. These products use operating systems that were developed

specifically for them, called “proprietary software.”

Essential Question 1: Describe. Name six types of application software, and

describe what each one allows you to do.

Essential Question 2: Identify. What type of software program controls all the

other software on your computer?



Day 39 (Lesson 39 – Computer Network Basics)

Computer Network Basics

A computer network is a group of computers connected together. Networks

enable, or allow, people to share information and resources such as printers,

storage devices, and Internet connections. Most large networks, such as the ones in

schools and businesses, connect client computers to a central server. This makes a

school or company more efficient and also saves money in equipment costs.

Networks often are used in classrooms so that students have access to the same

information.

A network server is a powerful computer that lets users share storage space and

applications. A network server can be a PC or a large mainframe computer. A

client computer sends and receives information to and from a server. A client is

usually a PC, such as a desktop or laptop computer, or even can be a handheld

device such as PDA.

Essential Question 1: Identify. In a computer network, what do you call the

computer that provides stored space and applications to other computers?

Essential Question 2: Explain. Why is it helpful for schools or companies to use a

network?



Day 40 (Lesson 40 – Reflection/Review)

Key Concepts Check

1. Identify. What type of memory gets erased when you turn off your

computer?

2. Identify. Name three input devices and three output devices.

3. Explain. Why is operating system software most important software on a

computer?

4. Describe. What is a network?

Critical Thinking

5. Compare and Contrast. How is the human brain like a computer? Give

examples.

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