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Student-Facing

Shown a computer system, the student is asked to identify the item that contains the hard disk

Student-Facing

Computer Fundamentals: Data Storage

During this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice with data storage devices, accessing stored data, and using and taking care of compact discs, DVDs, flash drives, and computer drives.

Teacher-Facing Resources

Type:Lesson

Estimated Time:7 minutes

Grades:K-2

Score Type:Automatically Graded

Available Languages: English, Spanish

Vocabulary: CD, DVD, USB, data storage device, disk, drive, flash drive, hard drive, optical drive, read, write

Primary Objectives:

Student understands the basic concepts of data storage devices.
Student learns to identify flash drives, optical drives, USB ports, CDs and DVDs.
Student understands the difference between a drive and a disk.
Student learns proper care and use of flash drives, CDs and DVDs.
Student learns about hard drives.
Student learns the difference between read and write.
Student learns to access files from storage devices.
Student is introduced to basic file structure (drives > folders > files).

Secondary Objectives:

Student matches and recognizes basic shapes, including circle, square, and triangle.
Student recognizes basic colors, including blue and green.
Student identifies the difference between inside and outside.

Subjects:

Cell phones, Hand Held Devices, PDAs

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Cell phones, Hand Held Devices, PDAs

Desktop Symbols

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Desktop Symbols

Diagrams of

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Hardware Components and Identification > Diagrams of

English Language Arts

Technology Education > Information Technology > Connects to Other Disciplines > English Language Arts

File Formats

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Formats

File Management / Backup / Transfer

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Management / Backup / Transfer

File Management/ Import and Export

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Management/ Import and Export

Fonts / Graphics Symbols

Language Arts > Computer Literacy Skills > Personal Use > Fonts / Graphics Symbols

Hardware / Software Applications

Language Arts > Computer Literacy Skills > Personal Use > Hardware / Software Applications

Hardware Identification

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Hardware Identification

Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard, Remote Control, etc

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Input Devices: Mouse, Keyboard, Remote Control, etc

Instructions

Language Arts > Communication > Listening Strategies / Context > Follow Directions > Instructions

Math

Language Arts > Connects to Other Disciplines > Math

Mathematics

Technology Education > Information Technology > Connects to Other Disciplines > Mathematics

Responsible Use

Library Media > Information Literacy > ALA Social Responsibility > Responsible Use

Responsible Use

Technology Education > Digital Literacy > Student Use > Digital Citizenship > Responsible Use

Responsible Use of Software

Technology Education > Information Technology > Software Applications > Responsible Use of Software

Responsible use and care of equipment

Library Media > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Responsible use and care of equipment

Responsible use and care of equipment

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Responsible use and care of equipment

Storage Devices (use and/or identification of )

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Storage Devices (use and/or identification of )

VCR and DVD Operation

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > VCR and DVD Operation

Vocabulary and Abbreviations

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Vocabulary and Abbreviations

Students should be familiar with basic directions (inside and outside), colors, and shapes before taking this Lesson.

To help students identify the computer items discussed in the lesson, show students a floppy drive and CD. Also, show students the optical drive and the USB port on a computer. To reinforce the concept of inside and outside, you could play a simple game. Hold up a shoebox. Then, using a cut-out shape, an eraser, or any object big enough for all the students to see, hold the object inside or outside of the box. Ask students to tell you where the item is located. Try moving the object very slowly toward the box while the class keeps saying "outside... outside... outside... INSIDE!"

CSTA

1A-CS-02	Use appropriate terminology in identifying and describing the function of common physical components of computing systems (hardware). (P7.2)
1A-DA-05	Store, copy, search, retrieve, modify, and delete information using a computing device and define the information stored as data. (P4.2)

CCSS

ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10	By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
ELA-Literacy.RI.2.3	Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.