Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers
Posted by sherill on 8/29/08
Are you dealing strictly with hardware?
I'm thinking that maybe you could take the disection of the
CPU a bit farther and have them make an art project out of
the parts. I teach in a fine arts school, so there's lots of
that kind of stuff around here.
Maybe have them write and perform a play or an opera about
the hardware involved in the computer - costumes could be
fun!
Maybe make a class wall hanging (just large paper off of a
roll), kinda like they did in the Olympics opening where the
dancers painted? They could use the disected parts to make
imprints or use them as mediums for applying the paint. they
could use the parts and then magazine pictures to make a big
collage....
Have they learned enough about a computer system to be able
to make an intelligent purchase of a new computer? Maybe
bring in some ads for computers and have them analyze them
to choose which one is the most bang for their buck - when
my kids learn about this, I get a great response from
parents!
Maybe they could create some sort of community service
project out of what they've learned, to give back to the
community? They could create a little computer camp for the
younger kids, or prepare a slideshow about what they've
learned for a nursing home?
I'm just thinking out loud there. I haven't actually done
any of that, but maybe I should! I'm also having to teach
computer for a few weeks without computer access.... I so
feel your pain!
good luck!
sherill
On 8/26/08, Mrs J wrote:
> I am posting this AGAIN because I still need MORE IDEAS
> for centers for teaching about computer HARDWARE to 6th
> graders. I will have approx. 30 students to teach. I have
> to be able to teach them WITHOUT computers, as they are
> going to be using my computer lab for 8 days for state
> testing.I need to be able to EASILY carry the materials
> for the centers with me on a cart, as I have to change
> classrooms every single period. :-( PLEASE HELP!
>
> Here are the centers I have so far. Please help me think
> of a few more! Thanks in advance...
>
> 1) Computer Hardware Concentration Game (I have 3 sets of
> this game, for 2 students to play on each set).
>
> 2) Ones and Zeros Computer Repair Shop-
> Students will take apart and put back together computers.
> I have 4 computers and will probably put two students to a
> computer.
>
> 3) Computer Basics Board Game (from
> http://shortcut2learning.com/). I am ordering two sets of
> this game. I believe max. 4 students can play at a time.
>
> Hope to hear from you soon!
> Thanks!
>
>
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers, 8/26/08, by Mrs J.
- Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers, 8/27/08, by CTJS.
- Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers, 8/27/08, by Mrs. J.
- Re: Intel's "The Journey Inside", 8/28/08, by CTJS.
- Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers, 8/29/08, by sherill.
- Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers, 8/30/08, by Mrs J.
- Re: Teaching about Computer HW W/O Computers -new resource, 9/19/08, by CTJS.
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