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First Grade- Computer Parts Worksheet and Student Login- Sample Worksheet Grade: 1 Major Topic: Computer Hardware, logging into the computer Week/Weeks: 1 class Mrs. Bloom NETS for Students: Basic operations and concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Motivation: Have students sit in a group and play a game called “Simon Says” and have them take turns finding a part of the computer. “Simon Says, [child’s name] find me the monitor!” This is a great way to learn your students’ names! Materials: Pencil Computer Parts Worksheet Computer Activity: Discuss directions and have students complete the computer parts worksheet as per directions. Computer activity: On the whiteboard at the front of the class, have the first grade student sign in and password displayed. Teach them how to log in and out of their computer by demonstrating first and then walking them through the process ste...

Kindergarten- Learning the Parts of the Computer with Worksheet Grade: Kindergarten Major Topic: Computer Hardware Week/Weeks: 1 class NETS for Students: Basic operations and concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.   Materials: Computer Parts Worksheet Crayons Paint program such as Microsoft Paint- open. Motivation: Have students sit in a group and play a game called “Simon Says” and have them take turns finding a part of the computer. “Simon Says, [child’s name] find me the monitor!” This is a great way to learn your students’ names! Procedure: Discuss directions and have students complete the computer parts worksheet (1AComputerPartsWS). Color as per directions. If time permits, have a paint program open for them to practice their mouse skills. Allowing free time in this program will help you assess who will need extra help in the beginning and who may already understa...