A lesson plan to introuduce types of technology and basic hardware to kindergarten students.
This lesson will teach students key vocabulary needed to understand computing systems. The lesson starts by showing a BrainPOP video to introduce key vocabulary. Then, the teacher and students will have a class discussion to review the components of a computer. After reviewing, the teacher and students will work together to label the parts of a computer and discuss each component as it is labeled. To wrap up the lesson, the teacher and students will continue to review the computer components by completing the computing systems matching game.
Teachers read aloud an eBook about computer systems. Teacher guide includes questioning activities and suggested follow-ups for after reading.
These posters define the vocabulary for K-2 Computing Systems SOLs in pictures and words.
Students will conduct an apple investigation that includes if the apple sinks or floats, the number of seeds inside, the weight of the apple, and even a taste test. They will also have the chance to make an apple life cycle spinner.
Let’s learn circuit knowledge while playing! Students will have access to a variety of electronic components (kits) to design, assemble and troubleshoot different types of circuit designs. Will you sound a horn, blow a small fan, operate a speaker or make a traffic light? The possibilities are endless!
Students learn about cause and effect while learning basic troubleshooting skills. Then students build their own “computers'' that blow bubbles.
Kindergarteners explore the scientific method in a fun and engaging way!
Grab your hard hat and tool belt for this lesson, exploring engineering and computer science with the scientific method.
Do you like to troubleshoot and solve problems yourself? This lesson will teach you to solve problems on your technology devices and to create cars by using troubleshooting and problem solving as well.
Problem solving can be so much fun when you are building cars! Let’s learn to troubleshoot on our computers and use those skills to create a working, rolling, car!
Take the “User Friendly” approach to increase your students' knowledge of computing systems with this simple and fun lesson. Students will be able to identify basic computer components, compare hardware vs software, and troubleshoot simple problems when using their tablets.
Students get a hands-on approach to identifying a problem and working through steps to create a solution.