Rosie the Robot's Computer Adventure: Discovering Machines!

Computer Science Grades 1st Grade 6:08 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Rosie the Robot to explore the world of machines, learn about natural and man-made things, and discover how computers help us every day! This lesson is designed for 1st graders.

Video Resource

🖥️ COMPUTER: A SMART MACHINE! Learn Types of Machines | Man made things and Natural things| Class 1

Kidz Korner Creative learning

Duration: 6:08
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Key Concepts

  • Machines make work easier.
  • Computers are smart machines.
  • Difference between natural and man-made things.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify a computer as a machine.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between natural and man-made objects.
  • Students will be able to explain how machines, including computers, help us.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about machines. Show pictures of different machines (car, bicycle, computer) and ask them to identify them. Introduce Rosie the Robot as their guide for the lesson.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the YouTube video '🖥️ COMPUTER: A SMART MACHINE! Learn Types of Machines | Man made things and Natural things| Class 1'. Encourage students to pay attention to the different types of machines and the difference between natural and man-made things.
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After the video, facilitate a discussion about what they learned. Focus on the definition of a machine, examples of machines, and the difference between natural and man-made objects.
  • Activity: Natural vs. Man-Made (10 mins)
    Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of pictures of natural (trees, rocks, animals) and man-made objects (cars, computers, toys). Have them sort the pictures into two categories: Natural and Man-Made.
  • Conclusion (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to share one thing they learned about machines and computers. Praise their participation.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sorting Game
    Use an online sorting game where students drag and drop pictures of objects into 'Natural' and 'Man-Made' categories. This reinforces the concepts learned in the video and discussion.
  • Draw a Machine
    Have students draw their favorite machine and explain how it helps people.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a machine?
  • Can you name some machines you use every day?
  • What is the difference between something natural and something man-made?
  • How does a computer help us?

Skills Developed

  • Critical thinking
  • Classification
  • Observation
  • Following instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

A ______ is something that helps us do work.

Correct Answer: machine

Question 2:

Which of these is a machine?

Correct Answer: A computer

Question 3:

Which of these is a natural thing?

Correct Answer: A bird

Question 4:

Something that is made by people is called...

Correct Answer: Man-made

Question 5:

Rosie is a...

Correct Answer: Robot

Question 6:

A computer is a ______ machine.

Correct Answer: Smart

Question 7:

Which machine helps us travel?

Correct Answer: Car

Question 8:

Is a computer natural or man-made?

Correct Answer: Man-made

Question 9:

Can a computer help us learn?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Is a rock natural or man-made?

Correct Answer: Natural

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ________ helps us do work.

Correct Answer: machine

Question 2:

A computer is a ________ machine.

Correct Answer: smart

Question 3:

Trees are ________ things.

Correct Answer: natural

Question 4:

Cars are ________ things.

Correct Answer: man-made

Question 5:

________ the Robot helps us learn in the video.

Correct Answer: Rosie

Question 6:

We can play games on a ________.

Correct Answer: computer

Question 7:

A bicycle is a type of ________.

Correct Answer: machine

Question 8:

A ________ grows in the ground.

Correct Answer: tree

Question 9:

We can ________ things on a computer.

Correct Answer: learn

Question 10:

Computers help make our lives ________.

Correct Answer: easier

Educational Standards

1.CS.D.01:With guidance, select and use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome. 1.CS.HS.01:Use appropriate terminology in naming and describing the function of common computing devices and components (e.g., mouse is used to control the cursor). 1.IC.CU.01:Identify how people use different types of technologies in their daily work and personal lives.

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