Computers are Cool! Exploring How We Use Them

Computer Science Grades 1st Grade 6:04 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's discover all the amazing things computers can do and how they help us every day!

Video Resource

Uses of Computer for Kids |Computer Learning for Kids |Kidz Korner Creative Learning | Computer Fun

Kidz Korner Creative learning

Duration: 6:04
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Key Concepts

  • Computers help us with many things.
  • Computers are used in different places.
  • We can use computers for fun and learning.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least three different uses of a computer.
  • Students will be able to name at least two places where computers are used.
  • Students will be able to describe how computers can be used for fun and learning.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about computers. What do they use computers for at home or at school? Show the YouTube video: 'Uses of Computer for Kids |Computer Learning for Kids |Kidz Korner Creative Learning | Computer Fun'.
  • Discussion (10 mins)
    After watching the video, discuss the different uses of computers shown in the video. Reinforce the concepts of typing letters, storing information, drawing pictures, playing games, learning, doing math, booking tickets, watching movies, listening to music, and sending messages.
  • Activity: Computer Uses Matching Game (15 mins)
    Print out pictures representing different uses of computers (e.g., someone typing, a store with a cash register, someone watching a movie). Have students match the pictures to descriptions of the computer's use. This can be done as a class or in small groups.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts learned in the lesson. Ask students to share their favorite way to use a computer. Mention to them to remember what they learned for the quiz.

Interactive Exercises

  • Drawing with Computers
    Use a simple drawing program (like MS Paint or an online drawing tool) to let students draw pictures on the computer. This reinforces the concept that computers can be used for creating art.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing to do on a computer?
  • Where have you seen computers being used outside of your home or school?
  • How do you think computers might change in the future?

Skills Developed

  • Computer literacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Observation

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

A computer can help you do what?

Correct Answer: Type letters

Question 2:

Where can you use a computer?

Correct Answer: At school

Question 3:

What can you watch on a computer?

Correct Answer: Movies

Question 4:

What can you listen to on a computer?

Correct Answer: Music

Question 5:

Can you play games on a computer?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

What can you draw on a computer?

Correct Answer: Pictures

Question 7:

A computer can help you learn about?

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 8:

What is something you can send to a friend using a computer?

Correct Answer: A message

Question 9:

A computer is a wonderful and useful ________.

Correct Answer: machine

Question 10:

You can do ________ very fast on a computer.

Correct Answer: Sum

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

You can type ________ on a computer.

Correct Answer: letters

Question 2:

A computer can ________ information.

Correct Answer: store

Question 3:

You can watch ________ on a computer.

Correct Answer: movies

Question 4:

You can listen to ________ on a computer.

Correct Answer: music

Question 5:

Computers can solve ________ very fast.

Correct Answer: sums

Question 6:

You can book ________ online using a computer.

Correct Answer: tickets

Question 7:

Computers are used in ________ to do office work.

Correct Answer: offices

Question 8:

Computers can help you ________ different subjects.

Correct Answer: study

Question 9:

You can send and receive ________ on a computer.

Correct Answer: messages

Question 10:

A computer is a ________ machine.

Correct Answer: useful

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.IC.CU.01:Identify how people use different types of technologies in their daily work and personal lives. 1.AP.A.01:With guidance, model daily processes and follow algorithms (sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices, or a programming language.

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