In this lesson, teachers use the discussion points to help students understand the concepts of computer fundamentals such as input, output, and processing devices, analog vs. digital information, storage devices, and file formats.
Teacher-Facing Resources
Type:Discussion
Estimated Time:30 minutes
Grades:6-8
Score Type:Manually Graded
Available Language: English
Primary Objectives:
Secondary Objectives:
Subjects:
Adjusts Accordingly / Identify
Language Arts > Communication > Speaking Strategies / Presentations > Audience > Adjusts Accordingly / IdentifyCompatibilit
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Formats > CompatibilitComputer Structure
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Computer StructureFile Formats
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File FormatsFile Management / Backup / Transfer
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Management / Backup / TransferFile Management/ Import and Export
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > File Management/ Import and ExportFiles - Naming Conventions / Extensions (gif. jpg, xls, pdf)
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Files - Naming Conventions / Extensions (gif. jpg, xls, pdf)Hardware
Science > History / Technology / Social Perspectives > Computer Science > HardwareHardware / Software Applications
Language Arts > Computer Literacy Skills > Personal Use > Hardware / Software ApplicationsHardware Identification
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Hardware IdentificationMeaning Definition Analysis
Language Arts > Vocabulary > Grammar / Language Structure > Meaning Definition AnalysisOperating Systems
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Operating SystemsProgramming
Science > History / Technology / Social Perspectives > Computer Science > ProgrammingStorage Devices (use and/or identification of )
Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Storage Devices (use and/or identification of )