Intro to Computers

Activity 1: Introduction to Computer Parts Lesson Plan and Inventory Worksheet

  • The lesson plan outlines introducing students to basic computer parts like monitors, keyboards, and fans. 
  • The inventory worksheet gives students space to record what they know about each computer part listed.

Activity 2: Build and Use a Personal Computer

  • Raspberry PI Setup Presentation provides detailed instructions putting together the hardware and programming the software of a Raspberry PI (version 4), a build-it-yourself computer kit. 
  • The presentation also explains the differences between hardware and software. 
  • Purchase a Raspberry PI (version 4) from Labists. Note: this kit must be connected to a monitor, sold separately.