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

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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:

Diagrams of

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

File Formats

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

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

Science > History / Technology / Social Perspectives > Computer Science > Hardware

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

Listening / Pay Attention

Language Arts > Communication > Media Literacy / Viewing > Comprehension > Listening / Pay Attention

Listening to Nonfiction

Language Arts > Communication > Listening Strategies / Context > Listening to Nonfiction

Storage Devices (use and/or identification of )

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

Student Evaluation and Selection of Tools / Software for Task

Technology Education > Information Technology > Student Use > Student Evaluation and Selection of Tools / Software for Task

Vocabulary Development

Language Arts > Communication > Listening Strategies / Context > Vocabulary Development

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!"

ISTE

S.1.d

Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.

CSTA

1A-CS-01	Select and operate appropriate software to perform a variety of tasks, and recognize that users have different needs and preferences for the technology they use. (P1.1)
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.L.1.6	Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
ELA-Literacy.L.2.6	Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
ELA-Literacy.L.K.6	Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
ELA-Literacy.SL.1.2	Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA-Literacy.SL.2.2	Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
ELA-Literacy.SL.K.2	Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

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