PBO
(TSWBAT) identify (recognize) the components of a computer IOT
explain (to make clear by revealing more detail) what makes a device a computer (a machine that works with information).
PBO
(TSWBAT) identify (recognize) the components of a computer IOT
explain (to make clear by revealing more detail) what makes a device a computer (a machine that works with information).
Warm up: What devices do you use to interact with a computer?
Introduce the four functions:
Input – entering data (keyboard, mouse, microphone, touchscreen).
Processing – computer’s brain (CPU processes instructions).
Storage – saving data short-term (RAM) or long-term (hard drive, cloud).
Output – results displayed (monitor, speakers, printer)
Input Device
Output Device
Storage Device
Processing Device
RAM
CPU
Microphone
Web Cam
Plotter Printer
CD
Headphone
Name two input devices and describe their use.
What is the purpose of a monitor as an output device?
Identify whether a microphone is an input or output device.
Homework
Your homework assignment for tonight is the following: Find and list at least 3 things in your home that you believe are a computer and explain why for each one in your journal.