Hardware Components (Lesson Plan)

Hardware Elements and their functions

Grade Level: 2nd

By: Quinn James

Start

Physical Technology Project

My students are in the middle of the school year. This project was created to present how much the students have learned with the use of their research skills.

Subject Grade: 2nd Subject Area: Computer Science

ISTE Standard

1.3 Knowledge Constructor

1.3a Effective Research Strategies

Students plan and employ effective research straegies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits

Mississippi Standard

College - and Career - Readiness Standards for Computer Science Level 1A: Grades K-2 Computing Systems

CS.1A.2: Use appropriate terminology in identifying and describing the function of common physical components of computing systems (hardware).

CS.1A.2a: Students should be able to identify and describe the function of external hardware, such as desktop computers, laptop computers, tablet devices, monitors, keyboards, mice, and printers.

Materials

Students

Teacher

• Device to research with
• Prezi (example)
• Presentation device/Smartboard
• Rubric

• Device to research with
• Prezi
• Presentation device/Smarboard

Task

Anchor

Directions

Elements

Includes:

• 9 Elements incorporated into the lesson plan
• How technology will be used
• Rubric

Collaboration and Teamwork

Students Choice

Student Inquiry

Teacher Coaching and Feedback

Public Presentation

Student Reflection

Use of Technology

Conclusion

Rubric

Anchor

Technology consists of hardware and software. For this project, we will be focusing on the physical components of technology, often called Hardware. Think about the devices that you use throughout the day - when you are relaxing and watching TV, playing a virtual game, or listening to music. Each of these devices is made up of physical elements. Even technology that you do not use every day, but have seen on the internet is composed of physical components. Think of these devices as you build your project.

Task

Understanding the Project

• Choose 5 hardware components to talk about and their uses
• Create a list of the cost of each of these components
• Presentation must be a max of 3 minutes long

Teacher Example

Rubric

Requirements

Directions

How the students should proceed in their projects, what should be included, and when the project should be finished.

Prezi

Presentation

How to Start

Students will choose five physical pieces of technology. It could be a part of a computer or its own component. They will be given roughly two days to gather their research about their devices and the prices. Students are given one week to complete their projects and present them.

They will use Prezi, a presentation tool, to create a presentation that organizes all of their research. This presentation should include:

• Participants names
• Names of their five technologies
• The uses/capabilities of these technologies
• The price of each technology
• Images
• A conclusion slide to wrap everything up

After presentations are completed, students/groups will present their projects in front of the class. Each student/group has a maximum of 3 minutes to present their projects. Students will then turn in their student reflection paragraph papers.

Student Choices

Although this project has a few requirements, students are given multiple opportunities to make their own choice.

• Students can choose whatever 5 hardware devices they want to talk about
• Students can organize/design their presentations their own way
• Students can choose to work in a group or individually

(if they are working in a group, they will be graded individually)

Student Inquiry

This project is a research-based assignment.

Students can use any type of resource.

• Books
• Websites
• The example provided by the teacher
• Classmates
• etc

Collaborations and Teamwork

Students have the choice to work in a group

Plan of action

Project Teamwork

Grade

Information

LEadership

Teacher Coaching and Feedback

As the teacher, I will be available for any questions or concerns that the students have. If they want feedback on their project, I will provide that to them, without completely taking over or criticizing everything. I will guide them if they are lost and get them back on track if they get distracted.

Student Reflection

Students will be asked to write a paragraph reflection, at the end. They will write thier paragraph on a blank piece of paper and turn it in after their presentation. These are some questions that students should think about when writing their paragraph.

• Did they learn about new pieces of technology?
• What devices did they know already?
• What aspects of this project did they like/dislike?
• Did you think the project was successful, if not, what will you do the next time to avoid those obstacles?

Public Presentation

Students will be given a max of 3 minutes to present their projects. Talk about the devices that were picked and their abilities. At the end of the presentation, students can ask if there are any questions or comments regarding their project. Public presentations will teach other students new technologies they did not pick. It will also give students the experience of speaking in front of a large crowd (their fellow classmates).

The Use of Technology

Students will use the presentation tool, Prezi, to create a presentation using the research that they have gathered on their five technologies.

Rubric

15 pts

Five physical technologies are listed

The technology capabilities/uses are defined. The purpose of these technologies is clearly stated

15 pts

15 pts

The price of each technology is listed

15 pts

Students created a presentation using Prezi

15 pts

The presentation is organized and has a conclusion slide

All students participated in the spoken presentation part of this project

15 pts

The student completed the student relection paragraph

10 pts

Conclusion

This project is designed to allow students to do their own research on hardware. They will use their organization skills and creative thinking to create a presentation that includes all of their research. Students will then present their projects to the class. By presenting to a large group, students will gain public speech experience and present their work to fellow classmates. Students are also asked to write a paragraph about their personal reflection on this project. This will allow myself and students to figure out what went right/wrong with the project, and can be used for future reference.