Name________________________________________ Period _______
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PART 1: Vocab: Directions: Go to Mrs. Reeder’s Computers and Networking page.
Click What is a Computer? Answer the questions as you read the information.
1. Computer-_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. What can you do on a computer? ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Hardware-_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Examples: _______________________________________________________________________
4. Software-________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Examples: _______________________________________________________________________
5. Desktop computer-________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
6. Laptop computer-_________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. Tablet (Handheld) computer-________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
8. Server computer-__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
9. List three other types of computers-___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
10. What is the difference between a PC and a Mac computer? ________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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11. A _____________________________ is two or more computers connected together. Computer
networks help companies and schools because they allow for people to _____________ computer
resources. For example, one ________________ can be connected to many computers. Everything
you do on our network can be tracked on our _________________________________.
12. The __________________ is a worldwide computer network that connects users all over the world.
13. Computers have changed the way we do things. Write six things we can do with computers.
________________________________________________________________________________
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14. __________________________ devices are hardware parts that let you put information into the
computer. Examples: ______________________________________________________________
15. _____________________________ device are computer parts that can display or put out
information. Examples: ____________________________________________________________
16. Write three things that are both input and output devices (They can store data). ________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
PART 2: Input & Output REVIEW ACTIVITY Directions: Match the devices.
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An input device that lets you scan pictures or bar codes into the computer.
An input device that lets you speak into the computer.
An input device that lets you press keys to put information into the computer.
An input device that lets you move around and click things on the screen.
An input and output device that lets you put information into the computer and see it as you do it.
An output device that prints information so you can see it.
An output device that lets you quietly listen to sound and music without disturbing others.
An output device that plays sound and music out of the computer.
An output device that displays what the computer is doing on a screen so you can see it.
A handheld device for communication that can send and receive information. (Both input & output)
An interactive display board where information can be shown & changed. (Both input & output)
A storage device used for saving and storing information so it can be transferred.
1. ________ Printer
5. ________ Speaker
9. ________ Touch screen
2. ________ Mouse
6. ________Cell phone
10. ________ Flash drive/thumb drive
3. ________ Scanner
7. ________ Headphones
11. ________Microphone
4. ________ Monitor
8. ________ Keyboard
12. ________ Promethean board
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PART 3: Hardware and Software REVIEW ACTIVITY Directions: Write H for
hardware and S for software.
13.______ PowerPoint
16.______ iPad
19.______ Stylus pen
14.______ Google Chrome
17.______ Cell phone
20.______ Study Island
15.______ YouTube
18.______ Facebook
21.______ Gaming Console
PART 4: Inside a computer Go to Mrs. Reeder’s Computers and Networking page.
Click Inside a Computer? Answer the questions as you read the information.
22. Motherboard-____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
23. CPU/Processor-__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
24. RAM-__________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
25. Harddrive-_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
26. Power Supply Unit-________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
27. Expansion Slots-__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
28. List three types of expansion cards? ___________________________________________________
29. Bluetooth Card-___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
PART 5: Computer Ports: Go to Mrs. Reeder’s Computers and Networking page. Click
Computer Ports and Sockets. Answer the questions as you read the information.
30. Power Socket-____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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31. Ethernet Port-_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
32. Audio-__________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
33. Monitor Port-____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
34. PS/2-___________________________________________________________________________
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35. Expansion Slots-__________________________________________________________________
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36. USB Ports-_______________________________________________________________________
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*Computer Port iPad Activity: Click Desktop, All-in-one, and Laptop. Click each cable
and match it to the port.
PART 6: Matching Activity: – Match the parts with the picture. A. PS/2 (Keyboard)
B. USB C. Power Supply D. Audio/Speaker E. Ethernet/Network F. Monitor/VGA
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42. ______
PART 7: Binary Code:
43. Computers use the __________________________ to communicate the digital information they
process. It's called the binary code because it consists of only _____________ symbols—0s and 1s.
It is either on (open) or it's off (closed). On is _______________, off is ________________.
44. A __________________ is one binary digit. A group of eight
bits is called a _________________.
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45. When a binary number card is __________ showing, it is represented
by a zero. When it ______________ showing, it is represented by a
one.
inary Code PART 8: Directions: - Add the numbers and write the answer in the column.
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PART 8B: Binary Decoding Activity: - Figure out the binary code for the numbers
below. The first few are done for you.
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PART 9: Computer Programing:
46. A computer _________________________________ is a set of step-by-step instructions that
directs the computer to do the tasks you want it to do and produce the results you want.
47. Is a program hardware or software? ______________________________________
48. A computer can act on only ________________ piece of information at a time, so you have to work
out the __________________. Make sure that they are in the correct order.
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49. All programs must be carefully _______________________ because errors will lead to mistakes in
the computer’s work.
50. Example of a program for buying peanuts.
1. Leave home.
2. Go to shop ask for peanuts.
3. If shop has none, go back to line 2.
4. Go home.
51. There are some mistakes in the program above can you spot them? Mistakes in programs are often
called __________________ .
52. What is a virus? _________________________________________________________________
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PART 10: Scratch Programing:
53. ________________________ is a program that lets you create interactive stories, animations, and
games.
54. The blocks of commands and steps for the program are called ____________________________.
55. You use scripts (commands) to tell the characters or __________________________ how to move.
56. You can create different looks, motions, sounds, and actions by changing the
___________________________________________.
Scratch Vocabulary
Stage – The background or backdrop of your project
Coordinates – the x and y coordinates on the stage
Sprite – a character that you can program or edit
Blocks – puzzle pieces that you fit together to command your project
Script – the step by step instructions or program
Categories - the different tabs that contain the blocks for looks, motions, sound, etc.
Green flag – the button that usually starts the project
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PART 11: SCRATCH Assignment 1: Name Animation:
1. Open Scratch from your desktop.
2. Click New Sprite. Select Letters. Select the first letter of your name. Click ok.
3. Click New Sprite. Select Letters. Select the second letter in your name. Click ok.
4. Continue to add new sprites for each letter of your first name.
5. Click and drag the letters on the stage to rearrange them to spell out your name.
6. Click File – Save As. Go to your g:drive and open your Tech Ed folder. Call it Name
Animation. Click Save.
7. Click the first sprite. Click Events category. Select when green flag is clicked. Drag the
block over to the script area.
8. Click the Looks category. Find change color effect by 25.
Drag the block under when the green flag is clicked. You can
change the color or the time by playing with the settings. There
are other cool animations for you to try. Create a cool
animation for your letter.
9. I like to make mine change forever but you can play with the control categories.
10. Click the second sprite (second letter in your name. Click Events category. Select when the
green flag is clicked. Drag the block over to the script area.
11. Click the Looks category. Find change color effect by 25. Drag the block under when the
green flag is clicked. You can change the color or the time by playing with the settings. There
are other cool animations for you to try. Create a cool animation for your letter.
12. Continue following the steps for each letter in your name.
13. Change the stage by adding a different backdrop.
14. You can add sounds to the letters.
15. Click the green flag to watch your animation
16. Click File –Save to update your work.
17. Email this to your teacher. The subject should be Name.
Assignment 1 is due:______________________
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MORE TIME CHALLENGE
Computers and Networking PowerPoint Slideshow
Directions:: Make a PowerPoint presentation with the vocabulary terms in this unit.
Include the word and the definition. When you finish email the presentation to your
teacher. Everyone that makes a complete presentation will receive 10 ROCK STARS
for Keeping on Learning.
Computer
Network
Server
Types of Computers
Hardware
Software
Motherboard
Internet
Ethernet
USB
CPU
RAM
Bits and Bytes
Binary Code
Input devices
Output devices
Bug
Virus
Program
Scratch
Script
PART 12 - Computer Career Research: Go to Mrs. Reeder’s Computers and
Networking page. Pick three careers and answer the questions below.
1. Career Title: ___________________________________________________________________
2. Summarize “What they do”: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Write about their “Work Environment”: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Summarize “How you become one”: _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
5. Write the “Pay”: ________________________________________________________________
6. Write about the “Job Outlook”: ___________________________________________________
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7. Career Title: ___________________________________________________________________
8. Summarize “What they do”: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
9. Write about their “Work Environment”: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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10. Summarize “How you become one”: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
11. Write the “Pay”: ________________________________________________________________
12. Write about the “Job Outlook”: ____________________________________________________
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13. Career Title: ___________________________________________________________________
14. Summarize “What they do”: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
15. Write about their “Work Environment”: ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
16. Summarize “How you become one”: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
17. Write the “Pay”: ________________________________________________________________
18. Write about the “Job Outlook”: ____________________________________________________
DIRECTIONS: Based on what you learned answer the questions below.
19. Which career sounds the most appealing to you? _______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Why? _____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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PART 13: Word Search: Circle the following words in the puzzle.
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PART 14: 3-2-1: Write your answers in complete sentences and (UWFP) use words
from the prompt.
33 New Things I Learned:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
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