Topicmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449000663_0Topic

Components of a computer set

Levelmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculummd29aef74f37bd266_1528449076687_0Core curriculum

Grades IV‑VI
III. Using the computer, digital devices and computer networks. The student:
1) describes the functions of the basic elements of the computer and peripheral devices.

Timingmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivemd29aef74f37bd266_1528449523725_0General objective

Lists the components of the computer set.

Specific objectivesmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Lists the basic components of the computer set and their functions.

2. Distinguishes input and output devices.

Learning outcomesmd29aef74f37bd266_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- recognizes the basic components of a computer set,

- lists input and output devices.

Methodsmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Work with computer.

Forms of workmd29aef74f37bd266_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Group work.

2. Individual work.

Lesson stages

Introductionmd29aef74f37bd266_1528450127855_0Introduction

Try to list the components of the computer set taking as an example your own computer or one of the computers in your school.

Proceduremd29aef74f37bd266_1528446435040_0Procedure

A computer is often called PC. The abbreviation comes from the English language from the words personal computer.

The term „computer” in colloquial speech is often used for a set of several connected devices.

Task 1

Look at the picture and try to name the devices on it. Check your answers by clicking on the numbers in the picture.md29aef74f37bd266_1527752256679_0Look at the picture and try to name the devices on it. Check your answers by clicking on the numbers in the picture.

[Interactive graphics]

The computer set includes the following basic components:

- Central unit - is the main component of the computer. It contains a processor and main memorymemorymemory RAM.
- MonitormonitorMonitor - is a device used to display information.
- KeyboardkeyboardKeyboard - is a set of keys marked with letters, numbers, special characters and symbols used for control,- MousemouseMouse - a devicedevicedevice used when working with the graphical interface of a computer system.

The central unitcentral unitcentral unit is the „brain” of the computer set. It contains the most important elements needed for the proper functioning of the computer.

It includes:

- processor,
- RAM memorymemorymemory,
- graphics card,
- sound sard,
- hard drivehard drivehard drive,
- motherboardmotherboardmotherboard,
- CD/DVD drive,
- case.

The computer casecasecase includes buttons, slots and ports. Below is their location.

[Illustration 1]

We can connect other devices to the basic computer set. Some of them do not have to be connected directly with a cable. We say then that these are wireless devices.

Examples of devices that we can connect:

- printer - a devicedevicedevice used to make a persistent text or image representation on various media, which include paper, foil, etc.,
- loudspeakers - a device for sound reproduction,
- headphones - a device used to reproduce sound, worn on or around the head,
- microphone (often integrated with headphones) - device for transmitting sound,
- scanner - a device used for converting text or image on a persistent carrier (paper, photographic paper) to a digital form.
- camera - a device used to transfer images,
- USB memorymemorymemory device - a portable device that allows data transfer,
- gamepad - a device used to control computer games.

Devices connected to the central unitcentral unitcentral unit are called peripheral devices. We divide them into input and output devices. The task of input devices is to provide information to the central unit, and the task of output devices is to bring information outside.

[Illustration 2]

Lesson summarymd29aef74f37bd266_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

The basic computer set includes: central unit, monitor, keyboard and mouse.md29aef74f37bd266_1527752263647_0The basic computer set includes: central unit, monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

casecasecase

central unitcentral unitcentral unit

devicedevicedevice

graphic cardgraphic cardgraphic card

hard drivehard drivehard drive

keyboardkeyboardkeyboard

memorymemorymemory

monitormonitormonitor

motherboardmotherboardmotherboard

mousemousemouse