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Re: Teaching about Computer Hardware WITHOUT Computers
Posted by Mrs J on 8/30/08
Sherill,
Thanks for the great ideas!!!
I will consider all of them!!
On 8/29/08, sherill wrote:
> 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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