What is inside a computer? Give your budding computer scientists a activity that has them label parts of a computer. They use a link included on the sheet to label basic input/output systems, video cards, drives, case fan, and more. Each clickable part contains pictures and definitions of the systems that make up a computer.

Concepts

computer hardware, computer software, computers, computer science, computer applications, basic computer skills, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a PowerPoint presentation to go along with the sheet, or project the website link on the board to use as an instructional tool
• Flip the lesson and have learners complete the website exploration and worksheet at home before coming to class the next day to expand on the topic

Classroom Considerations

• Use the included link to accompany the worksheet's graphic, as it is very small and hard to read
• Requires Internet access to complete the sheet

Pros

• Helpful worksheet for computer novices

Cons

• Graphic on the worksheet is too small