| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Computer science |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | Computer hardware |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome to your first computer science class! Today, we will learn about one of the most fascinating areas of computer science, computer hardware.
Our objective for today's lesson is for you to learn about and understand the different components of a computer, and how they work together as a system.
We will start the lesson by watching a short video about computer hardware, and then we will move on to a hands-on activity. You are going to build your own computer!
In your kits, you will find all the necessary parts to build a computer. Before we start building, let's review the different components we will be working with.
The processor is like the brain of your computer. It carries out all the instructions that the computer receives from different sources, such as the keyboard, mouse, or other peripherals.
The motherboard is like the skeleton of your computer. It holds all the components together and allows them to communicate with each other.
Memory, also known as RAM, is like your computer's short-term memory. It stores all the data that your computer needs to access while it's running.
The hard drive is like your computer's long-term memory. It stores all the data and files that you save on your computer, such as documents, photos, or videos.
The power supply converts the electricity from your wall into the type of power your computer needs to function properly.
Now that we've reviewed the different components, let's start building your computers! Follow the instructions provided in your kit and be sure to ask your teacher if you have any questions.
Congratulations on building your first computer from scratch! You've learned about the different components of a computer and how they work together. In the next class, we will discuss how to maintain and troubleshoot your computer.