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Name Parts of a Computer and Terms for Interface Elements Lesson PlanName Parts of a Computer and Terms for Interface Elements Lesson Plan
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K - 2nd
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21 Century Skills
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2 hrs
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Name Parts of a Computer and Terms for Interface Elements

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Familiarize your young learners with the parts of a computer and some basic key terms relating to technology. As the teacher demonstrates using an LCD projector, class members practice moving a mouse, opening the Internet, typing in a web address, and using an online interactive game.

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Concepts

Computer Skills, computer hardware

Additional Tags

Computer Skills, computer parts, typing basics, computer basics, college and career readiness

Pros

  • Detailed instructions for teacher to lead activity
  • Engaging lesson that allows learners to develop gross motor skills and practice use of technology

Cons

  • May wish to break this lesson up over a few days, as some concepts are more complex and may take more time
  • Material may be too advanced for Kindergarten

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