1. Computer Buying Project
Lesson 1-2

2. Objectives The student will be able to:
Describe the uses for computer hardware components
Choose hardware components for various types of users

3. Computer Buying Project
At your tables, choose one of the interviews of buying a new computer to use for this project. Your task is to give them at least 4 options and then give them advice on which one to buy. Your project will be presented to the class.
The final product can be a:
PowerPoint
Debate
Skit
Video
Other approved product

4. Computer Buying Project
Your final product should have:
A title with group members’ names
The questions and responses from the interview chosen
Computer comparison chart
Which computer is chosen
Justification for choosing that computer, including completion of the Computer Components Checklist.
Who did what work
You should be prepared to answer questions about your choices from other students.

5. Computer Components Checklist
To buy a computer you need to decide what parts are important.
Look at the component list and decide which are important to the person you are shopping for.
Use these components to create a comparison chart between the computers you are considering.

6. Example Comparison Chart (more information can be added)
This is Important because…
Dell Inspiron
MacBook
Laptop or Desktop
Processor (CPU)
Operating System
Memory (RAM)
Hard Drive (storage)
Optical Drive
Monitor or Screen Size
Video Card
Sound Card
Other Accessories
Cost

7. Rubric Scale 5 Exceeding - Above and Beyond 4
Meeting - Correct and Complete 3
Developing - Mostly Correct and Complete 2
Emerging - Partially Correct and Complete 1
Underdeveloped- Relevant but Incorrect
No Response
Points
Exceeding
100
Above and Beyond
Meeting 88
Correct and Complete
Developing 76
Mostly correct and complete
Emerging 64
Partially correct and complete
Underdeveloped 50
Relevant but incorrect

8. Rubric This project will be graded against the following standards:
Each standard will be graded on the 0-5 scale and entered in Gradebook by standard
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CL.L2-02
Collaboratively design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., videos, podcasts, websites) using technology resources that demonstrate and communicate curriculum concepts.
CL.L2-03
Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using collaborative practices such as pair programming, working in project teams, and participating in group active learning activities.
CL.L2-04
Exhibit dispositions necessary for collaboration
CPP.L2-08
Demonstrate dispositions amenable to open-ended problem solving and programming (e.g., comfort with complexity, persistence, brainstorming, adaptability, patience, propensity tinker, creativity, accepting challenge).

9. When is this due…
You have today and some of Monday or Tuesday to complete this project.
Presentations will done in the second half of class on Monday or Tuesday.
Your presentation must include a description of who did what work...