Suggested Activities


Skill T4.1Identify basic components of a computer and peripheral devices and how they function

Grade Level:  Third

Objective:  Student will identify computer components and peripheral devices and their functions in written form.

Academic Expectations:  1.16

Resources:  "The Journey Inside: The Computer" by Intel.

Sample Activity:

Students will identify in written form the following computer components and peripheral devices: CPU (case that includes the hard, floppy, and CD Rom drive), monitor, keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, CD driver, printer, and digital camera/QuickCam. The student will also describe the function of each device in written form.

Recommended Core Content:  Language Arts