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Introduction to Computers

Submitted by Randy Steele on 26 June, 2016 - 08:43
Overview: 
This lesson is COMMON to both NXT and EV3 versions of STEM Robotics 101. The goal of this lesson is to explore the history and parts of the computer. The lesson utilizes resources from Intel's "The Journey Inside: The Computer" series.
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

1. List examples of early calculating machines

2. Describe the four problems of tube-based computer

3. Describe the function of a transistor

4.  Describe the four parts of a computer

5.  Categorize a given computer part

6. Distinguish between storage drives and memory chips

7. Distinguish between RAM, ROM and Flash memory chips

Instruction Guide: 
Introduction to Computers [1]
Primary Instructional Material: 
Introduction to Computers [2]
Differentiated Instruction Material: Alternative: 
Introduction to Computers (incl. Formative Assessment) [3]
Comprehensive PowerPoint 2.5 - Introduction to Computers [4]
Differentiated Instruction Material: Extended: 
Inside Your Computer video (4:12) [5]
Differentiated Instruction Material: Supplemental: 
Intel Companion Web Site [6]
WhoKnew Computers Web Video [7]
Recycling the Parts of a Computers_Web Video [8]
Education Level: 
Middle School [9]
High School [10]
Scope & Sequence: 
Technology [11]
Focus Subject: 
Science [12]
Technology [13]
HW Platform: 
Any [14]
SW Platform: 
Any [15]
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed [16]



National Science Foundation

Source URL: https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/337

Links
[1] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/338
[2] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/339
[3] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/348
[4] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/2922
[5] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/3101
[6] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/349
[7] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/831
[8] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/node/834
[9] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/taxonomy/term/40
[10] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/taxonomy/term/41
[11] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/taxonomy/term/142
[12] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/focus-area/science
[13] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/focus-area/technology
[14] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/target-hardwareplatform/any
[15] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/target-software-platform/any
[16] https://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu/taxonomy/term/26