Computer Basics
Split the groups into two sections.
| Group 1 | group 2 & 3 | ||
Parts |
10m | 7.5m | |
Connection |
10m | 7.5m |
Have first group looking at opened CPU, review the names and functions of the parts inside the computer. Do a pop quiz. Second group do a hands on exercise of connecting the computer with it s peripherals Remember the last to be connected is the power. Have everyone do the exercise.
updated 8/18/200
| Knowledge | Skill | Task | |
| Parts of the computer and their functions | The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the Brain of you computer. It is the box that is attached your monitor. | ||
| Storage Devices | Floppy Disk Drive | Insert and eject a floppy disk | Storage capacity of floppy/hard disks, CD-ROMís |
| Hard Drive | |||
| CD-Rom | Insert and eject a CD-ROM | ||
| ZIP Drive | |||
| Input devices | Keyboard | Use correct keyboarding techniques | |
| Mouse | Operating a mouse | Use the mouse to point to and select objects on the desktop | |
| Output Devices | Monitor | ||
| Printer | |||
| Scanner | |||
| Modem | |||
| Speakers/ headphones | |||
| Microphone | |||
| Learn common hardware terms and their functions | Microprocessor | Identify the speed of your Processor. | |
| Ports | |||
| Power supply | Switching from 110 to 220 | ||
| Random Access Memory (RAM) is the internal memory that your programs use to run their applications. | Identify the amount of RAM that is in your computer. | ||
| Connecting your computer | Start up necessities | Plug in power to computer | |
| Plug in power to monitor | |||
| Plug in monitor to CPU | |||
| Pug in Keyboard and mouse to ports | |||
| Peripherals | Plug in power to printer and connect to computer | ||
| plug in Modem | |||
| Plug in speakers/ head set | |||
| Plug in Microphone |