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K- 2 COMPUTING SYSTEMS
GradeK-2
Lesson duration: 10 days
Topic/Title of lesson: Introduction to Computing Devices
STANDARD(s) ADDRESSED 8.1.2.CS.2: Explain the functions of common software and hardware components of computing
(Include the performance expectation number and text systems.
of each standard.)
CS PRACTICE(s) that students will engage in Pattern recognition, Algorithmic thinking
throughout the lesson.
CS CORE IDEA(s) or A computing system is composed of software and hardware.
SUB-CONCEPT(s) related to the performance
expectation(s).
CENTRAL FOCUS (The central focus is an Individuals use a wide range of computing devices. Some are stationary and some are mobile.
overarching goal of the lesson or big idea for student
learning.)
EU/EQ (The enduring understanding(s) and/or What is computer hardware? What is computer software?
essential question(s) that guide the lesson.) Why do you need both hardware and software inorder for your computer system is work
properly?
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPTIONS
(What prior knowledge, skills and/or academic Using pencil and paper
language do these students need to have that will help Shape recognition
them be successful with this lesson? Any
misconceptions you may anticipate?)
Letter recognition
UDL/PLANNED SUPPORT
(Discuss the universally designed decisions guided by learner diversity and/or individualized adaptations for the variety of learners in your class/group who may
require different strategies/support (e.g., children with IEPs or 504 plans, English language learners, children at different points in the developmental continuum,
struggling readers, and/or gifted children).
UDL: Multiple means of representation Multiple means of expression Multiple Means of engagement
How are you universally designing
your lesson with your focus learner in
mind? What other characteristics of Vocabulary will be printed in the Students can communicate what Students can participate by
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diverse learners are considering classroom, and provided in their they know verbally, worksheet volunteering in the activity,
through UDL? worksheet. Terms will be spoken as completion (individually or with a discussion, think-pair-share,
they are applied in the lesson. peer), and exit slip. individual work.
Illustrations of various hardware
components will be displayed.
ADAPTATIONS with focus learner
noted: If you were not able to meet
your focus learners needs through
UDL, what individual adaptations
will you use to meet your focus
learners needs (especially ELLS)
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY/ Relevant vocabulary: Describe the supports for each language demand in this
LANGUAGE Developing: computer, hardware, software, apps, lesson. Address whole class and individual needs.
keyboard, laptop, desktop, microphone, mouse,
headphone, printer, screen, speakers, tablet, Vocabulary will be printed in the classroom, and
smartphone. provided in their worksheet. Students will work with
letter tiles to practice spelling words. Terms will be
Advancing: applications or apps, programs, central spoken as they are applied in the lesson.
processing unit (CPU), computing, computing
devices, computer, document, external hardware,
external storage, hard drive, input/output, internal
hardware, memory, mobile device, monitor,
motherboard, presentation software, scanner,
software, storage, troubleshooting, virus, wearable
devices
LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING CRITERIA (How will you know that ASSESSMENT (What will be the pre assessment,
students have met and/or are moving toward formative, or summative assessment(s) in this lesson?)
meeting that LO?)
Define a computing system. Students explain in their own words. Whole class discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit
slip.
Explain that difference between Students categorize a group of devices as either Whole class discussion, small group worksheet
stationary, mobile and wearable stationary, mobile or wearable. completion or and whole class gaming with Kahoot!
computing devices.
Apply computational thinking. Students discuss and provide examples of how they Student artifact/list of pros and cons for selected
determined the good and not so good things about a computing device.
computing system (device).
Identify/Explain that computing Students identify/explain in their own words. Students write and repeat factual statement.
systems (devices) require both
hardware and software to work.
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Define hardware. Students explain in their own words. Whole class discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit
slip.
Define a software program. Students explain in their own words. Whole group discussion, think-pair-share with notes,
formative assessment.
Identify/Explain the difference Students identify/explain in their own words. Whole class discussion, small group worksheet
between internal hardware and completion or and whole class gaming with Kahoot!
external hardware.
Sort components as either internal or Students label different components of a computing Whole class discussion, individual worksheet, offline or
external hardware. device as either internal hardware or external online.
hardware.
Advancing
Define and explain the job of common Students investigate a number of common internal Small group discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit
internal hardware. components and explain in their own words its slip.
function.
Explain the different types of external Students explain I/O devices in their own words. Small group or individual worksheet completion offline
hardware (peripheral devices), or online.
specifically input/output (I/O) devices.
Identify the parts of a computer Students label the different parts of a keyboard. Small group or individual worksheet completion offline
keyboard. or online using Quizlet, Kahoot or Google Drawing.
Define and provide examples of Students investigate a number of common input Match a function and input device.
common input devices. devices and explain in their own words its function.
Small group discussion, think-pair-share with notes,
formative quiz.
Define and provide examples of Students investigate a number of common output Match a function and output device.
common output devices. devices and explain in their own words its function.
Small group discussion, think-pair-share with notes,
formative assessment.
Explain how hardware and software Students explain in their own words. Whole group discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit
work together. slip, formative assessment.
Students explain in their own words.
Explain what system software is used for. Whole group discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit slip, formative a
Explain what application software is usedStudents
for. discuss and provide examples of the types of apps
Whole
used
group
at school.
discussion, think-pair-share with notes, exit slip, formative a
Sort Categorize the types of apps used Students discuss the types of apps used at school and Small group worksheet completion offline or online
using Quizlet, Kahoot or Googl
at school. place them into categories (word processing, , create artifact
presentation, educational, etc.). (table/graph) of apps used in school.
MATERIALS, RESOURCES, and INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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What resources and technology do you need to teach the lesson: What materials, technology will students need?
Weblink: Paper/pencil or laptop with access to the Internet.
Computer Systems Presentation
Presentation is initially thorough. Save a copy and modify it to
meet the needs of your learners.
Computing Systems Word Wall
Several word walls based on topics covered in the Computer
Systems presentation.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
(Describe explicitly what the teacher and the students will do to meet learning outcomes. Use bulleted or numbered list)
What is the teacher doing? What are students doing? (including adaptions)
LAUNCH/ Ask questions like: Students discuss in small groups and provide answers.
Beginning (5 mins) What is a computing system?
How will you engage What types of devices do you use at
students and capture their
interest? 3-7 minutes
home/school?
What types of things do you do with a
device?
Review and outline the goals of the lesson on
computing systems.
LEARNING This activity is teacher led, moving through the ● Group students into pairs or small groups
ACTIVITIES/ the Computing Systems presentation. ● Picture recognition for computing devices.
Middle ( mins) ● Categorizing computing devices.
“I do” “We do” “You do”
Explain concepts and gather input using inquiry to ● Categorizing computer hardware as either internal or
How will you explain/
demonstrate knowledge evaluate students’ understanding of the terms external.
/skills required of each ❖ computing systems ● Grades K-1 cross curriculum focus
objective? How will you ❖ good and bad of using computer devices. ○ letter recognition
ensure that students have ❖ stationary, mobile, and wearable devices ○ writing practice (letters and words)
multiple opportunities to ❖ internal computer hardware ○ pronunciation
practice? How will you
address the academic ❖ external computer hardware (peripheral ○ drawing/coloring
language demands? devices), specifically I/O devices. ○ vocabulary building
❖ software or apps ○
❖ What apps are used at school. create an artifact look at a picture of a device, think about its u
➢ What does each do?
○
create an artifact pictures of devices and orally communicate w
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● Grades 1-2
○ writing (short sentences)
○ vocabulary building
○
create an artifact look at a picture of a device, think about its u
○
create an artifact pictures of devices and write one to sentence
● Grade 2 (additional task)
○ Grade 2 Pre test and Post Test on Computing
Systems.
CLOSURE/ Teacher conducts a whole group debrief to recall Students complete an exit slip.
End (5 mins) takeaways and distributes exit slips.
How will students
summarize and state the
significance of what they
learned? 3-7 minutes
Extension/Reinforcement/Homework: See links below.
Family/Community Engagement—
* Please attach copies of assessments and/or handouts to be used
○ Computing Systems presentation
○ Grade 2 Pre test and Post Test on Computing Systems.
○ What is a Keyboard
○ Computing Systems Word Wall
○ Traceable Letters Worksheets (Aa to Zz)
