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What is a computer?

What is a computer?

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Computers

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6th - 8th Grade

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Easy

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Donnel Smith

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8 Slides • 11 Questions

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Fill in the Blanks

A computer is a machine that works with

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Open Ended

What are two ways that the first computers and modern computers are the same? What is one thing you think is true of ALL computers?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following objects is considered a computer?

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Broom and dustpan

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Vacuum cleaner

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Robot vacuum

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All of the above

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Problem Solving and Computing Lesson 4 - Activity

What is a Computer?

● What rules or definition did you use to categorize your

objects?

● Which item was most difficult for you to categorize? How did

you eventually make the decision of where to place it?

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Multiple Choice

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Is this a computer?

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No

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Yes

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Multiple Choice

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Is this a computer?

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No

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Yes

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Multiple Choice

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Is this a computer?

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No

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Yes

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Is this a computer?

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No

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Yes

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Problem Solving and Computing Lesson 4 - Activity

What made computers different from machines that came before them?

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Problem Solving and Computing Lesson 4 - Activity

Key Vocabulary

Computer - A machine that works with information

Compute- : To use information to perform or create something .


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Open Ended

Prompt:

Think of a problem that a computer can help you to solve.


  • What is the information problem?

  • What information does the computer need to solve that problem?

  • What type of thinking work does the computer need to do to solve the problem?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST defines a computer?

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A machine that makes sounds

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A machine that works with information

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A machine that moves

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A machine that cooks food

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a computer?

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Video game console

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Toaster
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Smart phone

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Laptop

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Multiple Choice

  • What is the KEY difference between a computer and other machines?

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Computers are bigger

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Computers have screens

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Computers work with information

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Computers use electricity

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