Lesson 1: Why Computing?

Wednesday, February 19th
Bell Ringer (Google Classroom)

​Identify 2 situations, problems, issues that you encounter in your daily lives.

​Black Innovators and Inventors

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer 6 minutes

2. Black History Month Kahoot 14 minutes

3. Timed-Pair Share 10 minutes

4. BR Bytes Login Cards 5 minutes

5. Mentor Video 1 10 minutes

6. Assignment 25 minutes

7. Exit Ticket/Clean-Up 5 minutes

Objectives

Students will be able to...

• explain the concept of a computer program.

• identify how computers/technology can aid humans in everyday life.

• state why computer science is a helpful skill to develop.

• explain and give examples of the concepts of computers and computing.

Match

Match the following

• algorithm

• bug

• code

• computer science

A set of instructions to accomplish a task.

An error in a computer program that causes the program to run incorrectly.

The instructions for a program.

The study of computers and their processes.

• A set of instructions to accomplish a task.

• An error in a computer program that causes the program to run incorrectly.

• The instructions for a program.

• The study of computers and their processes.

-Remember the grades in this course will follow you until you graduate high school. You will receive the grade your earn.

Be Responsible

Remain in your seat to avoid causing disruptions in class. Stay focused so you can complete your assignments and pass the class.

Be Safe

Use appropriate language and raise your hand if you have a question or need something.

Be Respectful

A computer is a system of many parts that work together. Computers can be used to write​ a paper, play games, email a friend, find information, and so much more.

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​Parts of a Computer

​Computer Science

Computer science is the study of computers and how computer technology can be used to solve problems.

Computers are better than humans at storing and sharing ton of information and solving complex calculations.

Involves studying computing systems, programing rules, data, and analysis, networking and the internet.

Computing Systems

​Computer Scientist


A person who is skilled at modifying problems for digital solutions

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Timed-Pair Share Activity 10 minutes

Either solo or in teams, answer the 3 questions while viewing the video. Be sure to write all names involved with the task.

What is a mentor?

The parts ​of a computer that you can actually touch are called Hardware.

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​Here are some examples of the most common types of hardware in a computer system:

Go to the next slide​

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Hardware

Multiple Choice

What is a mentor?

• a person that solves problems

• an experienced and trusted adviser.

• A person who provides financial assistance

• a sports athlete

Write your username and password on the card, then login using your credentials. Be sure to save the password .

1) Using Google Sites, you will create a webpage titled (Your Name's Digital Journal)

2) Complete the attached Google Doc Questions:

3) Click insert content on your Digital Journal Webpage and select the completed Google Doc Assignment to add to your Webpage

4) Click Publish for your webpage and copy and add the link to this assignment. 

5) Complete your Exit Ticket

6) Await further instructions

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February 19th Assignment

Made with Code Group Activity

In order to further show the impact of CS on our society, you will read about real CS mentors and record your findings.

With your group, choose two more mentors to learn about from the following websites. Then, use the following questions to reflect on what you have learned.

• Save w/ Code: Disease and Injustice Are No Match for the Simple Mobile Phone. - Erica Kochi Biography: http://ericakochi.tumblr.com

• Healed w/ Code: Head In the Cloud and Saving Lives.

• Cleaned w/ Code: Cleaning Up Their Neighborhood. One Graffiti Tag at a Time.

• People of Color in Tech (Readings/Interviews)

• Khan Academy Meet the Professional (Readings)