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Input, Output, and Files

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.

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Type:Discussion

Estimated Time:30 minutes

Grades:6-8

Score Type:Manually Graded

Available Language: English

Primary Objectives:

Student learns about primary and secondary storage devices and the reasons you would use each of them.
Student gains familiarity with file format issues and learns about which files are most useful for certain situations.
Student understands input, output, and processing devices and how they are different.

Secondary Objectives:

Student practices problem-solving.

Subjects:

Adjusts Accordingly / Identify

Language Arts > Communication > Speaking Strategies / Presentations > Audience > Adjusts Accordingly / Identify

Compatibilit

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

Computer Structure

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Computer Structure

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

Files - 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 > Hardware

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

Meaning Definition Analysis

Language Arts > Vocabulary > Grammar / Language Structure > Meaning Definition Analysis

Operating Systems

Technology Education > Information Technology > Basic Operations and Concepts > Operating Systems

Programming

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

Storage Devices (use and/or identification of )

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

CSTA

2-CS-02

Design projects that combine hardware and software components to collect and exchange data. (P5.1)

CCSS

ELA-Literacy.L.6.6	Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
ELA-Literacy.L.7.6	Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
ELA-Literacy.L.8.6	Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.6	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.

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