1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers

2. Prebell Day 1 and Objective
Objective: Day 1--The student will recognize and illustrate computer system terminology
Prebell Question:: Explain how you utilize your computer at home and describe one part of the computer system

3. Daily Agenda –Monday Day 1
Complete Prebell Question –Discuss Answer
The teacher will allow students complete a Pre-Assessment- Computer Basic Skills. Computer Basics under Extras
Teacher will introduce Obsolete Technology-See handout
and discuss/Demonstrate –Basic Computer Skills applications and terminology. Use presentation equipment to introduce terminology). Use computers to point out the location of each part as it is discussed and explain that computer skills are important in this course and future career plans
Students will hi-lite terminology related to Basic Computer System and place in their ICT1 notebook for studying. Complete the Computer Components Exercise on the back of handout.
Practice computer skills and terms using the website and view video on computer system
component
Independent Activity: Web Quest-intro to Computer –Group Activity/Remedial Activity.
Closure: Wrap up lesson with review questions. (See Power Point Presentation)
Homework: Basic Computer Skills

4. Day 2 Objective –Week 6 Prebell Question –Voc.
OBJECTIVE:Day 2 –The student will identify the four operating functions of a computer system (input, processing, storage and output).DOK 2-PLD-P
PREBELL QUESTION –DAY 2
DESCRIBE ONE COMPUTER JOB SUCH AS A TECHNICIAN OR PROGRAMMER

5. Wednesday Day 2 Daily Agenda
Complete Bell Work & Discuss
Review previous lesson and discuss homework assignment reminder-Due Thurs.
Allow students to complete previous day Web Quest.-15 minutes
Introduce lesson on the Operating System 4 functions
Discuss various operating systems with students--PowerPoint
Complete activity on the operating system-vocabulary and discuss orally
Continue keyboarding lesson
Enrichment/Differentiated Instruction Activity: The students will work in groups and create a poster using the computer with the components of a computer system such as the input, output, storage device and processing devices and share with the class.
Closure Wrap up with a review-Think, Pair and Share
Homework: Complete Operating Systems Activity.
Closure: Wrap up with a review.
If time permits, students will practice online keyboarding practice.

6. Day 3 Objective Prebell Questions-
Day 3 - The student will differentiate between hardware and software and their purposes as it relates to computer safety.
PRE-BELL QUESTION –DAY 3
Why are safety precautions are so important when using a computer system.

7. Day 3 Wednesday--Daily Activities-Agenda
Complete Day 4 Bell Work Question and Discuss
Check Homework and Discuss
Introduce lesson on safety precautions while using the computer system hardware and software.
Discuss the various computer safety and care as it relates to hardware and software with students
Read and complete the computer safety activities and care as it relates to hardware and software.
Review all weekly concepts with students for computer test on Friday.
Continue keyboarding lesson daily
Differentiated Activities: Students will complete review activity on " Computer Basics Website--Go to and complete:
•Master the Basics--•Test your knowledge
Homework: Study all notes/ handouts on Computer Basic and Components Skills—Study Test Friday
Closure: Wrap up lesson with a review. (Think-Pair & Share)

8. Day 4 Thursday Bell Work and Objective
Day 4 Objective---The student will review concepts/skills on computer fundamental and operating systems.
Day 4 Bell Work Question:
Name and describe 2 Computer System Vocabulary Terms from this week lessons.

9. Day 4 Thursday Daily Agenda
The teacher will introduce lesson and give purpose of the lesson. Review and check homework
The teacher will review weekly lesson on Unit 3 Operating System with students.
The student will review concepts/skills by completing the 1st lesson on the Ignition Course Lesson 1 by logging in -20 mins.
Review all weekly concepts with students for computer test on Friday.
The students will continue keyboarding lesson daily
Closure of Lesson: Wrap up with a review question. (Think-Pair-Share

10. Day 5 OBJECTIVE-PREBELL QUESTION
Day 5- The student will demonstrate their strengths and weaknesses on the basic computer system skills with 70% accuracy. DOK 2-PLD-Prof.
Pre Bell Question:
Why is computer skills so important in the World of Work? Explain

11. Day 5 Friday Daily Agenda
Bell Activity: Why are computer skills so important to the World of Work? Discuss Bell Work.
Review weekly skills with students
Complete a computer basic skills Test- Part 1
Continue keyboarding lesson, complete I-Ready Skills in Reading & Math or Cool Math games-instructional games.
Wrap up with a Journal Entry/Review.

12. Chapter 1 Objectives Recognize the importance of computer literacy
Distinguish between system software and application software
Define the term, computer
Describe the categories of computers
Identify the components of a computer
Identify the elements of an information system
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using computers
Describe the various types of computer users
Recognize the purpose of a network
Discuss various computer applications in society
Discuss the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web
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13. A World of Computers What is computer literacy?
Knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses
Computers are everywhere
p. 5-6 Fig. 1-1
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14. What Is a Computer? How is a computer defined?
Electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
Accepts data
Raw facts, figures, and symbols
Processes data into information
Data that is organized, meaningful, and useful
Produces and stores results
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15. What Is a Computer? What is the information processing cycle? Input
Output
Storage
Communication
p. 6 Fig. 1-2
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16. The Components of a Computer
What is an input device?
Hardware used
to enter data
and instructions
Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation,
then click Input Devices below Chapter 1
p. 7 Fig. 1-3
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17. The Components of a Computer
What is an output device?
Hardware that
conveys information to one or more people
Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation,
then click Output Devices below Chapter 1
p. 8 Fig. 1-3
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18. The Components of a Computer
What is the system unit?
Case
containing
electronic
components
used to process
data
p. 8 Fig. 1-3
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19. The Components of a Computer
What are two main components on the motherboard?
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Also called a processor
The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer
Memory
Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions
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20. The Components of a Computer
What is storage?
Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
Storage media
Physical material on which data, instructions, and information are stored
Storage device
Records and retrieves items to and from a storage medium
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21. The Components of a Computer
What is storage media?
Digital cameras
Portable, thin memory cards used in:
Handheld computers
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22. The Components of a Computer
What is a floppy disk?
Thin, circular, flexible disk enclosed in rigid plastic shell
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23. The Components of a Computer
What is a USB flash drive?
Provides much greater storage capacity than a floppy disk or Zip® disk
Small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket
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24. The Components of a Computer
What is a hard disk?
Provides greater storage capacity than a floppy disk, Zip disk, or USB flash drive
Most are housed inside of the system unit
p. 8 Fig. 1-4
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25. The Components of a Computer
What is a compact disc?
Flat, round, portable metal disc
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
p. 9 Fig. 1-5
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26. The Components of a Computer
What is a communications device?
Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information
Occurs over cables, telephone lines, cellular radio networks, satellites, and other transmission media
Click to view Web Link, click Chapter 1, Click Web Link from left navigation,
then click Communications Devices below Chapter 1
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