Operating Systems Lesson Plans

Eighth graders observe and demonstrate how to count using a different base system. They discuss the base ten system, and together with the class create a base two system and observe how to add in a different base system. Students independently complete a worksheet.

Learners examine different parts of the computer and utilize the keyboard, mouse, printer drives, disks and CD's. They explore an Operating System which allows them to locate, open and close files and they are introduced to word processing and spreadsheets. They research the Internet and write a letter via E-mail.

In this computer activity, students draw a picture of what they think a computer looks like inside. They learn the function of each part of a computer, learn the definitions of unfamiliar computer terms, and complete a worksheet of definitions of computer parts.

Eighth graders explore how to count and add in different base systems. They compare numbers and discuss numeration and bases and exponents. Students discuss how to represent numbers in other base systems. They explore how to add in a different base system.

Ninth graders explore how to count and add in different base systems. They compare numbers using different base systems. Students discuss the various base systems they can use. They practice adding in the base 2 system and the base 10 system.

Students define the procedures involved in information relay within a computer. They become familiar with DOS commands and gain a basic understanding of the Windows 3.1 operating system.

Learners explore operations with whole numbers.  In this K-6 mathematics lesson, students use a calculator to develop operation sense in terms of the effect an operation has on the numbers involved.  Learners collect data and look for patterns and make conjectures regarding numbers or operations. 

Students read about Bill Gates. For this reading comprehension lesson students read the book Bill Gates: Helping People Use Computers by Charnan Simon. Students read silently to themselves and discuss what they read with their classmates.

Students demonstrate thier understanding of light composition and reflection using a Techno-K'Nex device. They write a program and demonstrate the programs that control different actions of their K'Nex device.

Seventh graders investigate how to count and add with different base systems while practicing the comparison of numbers. They also demonstrate the use of the most familiar base 10 system. The lesson includes extensive examples for the teacher to use during direct instruction.