Computers: Our Helpful Machines!

Computer Science Grades 1st Grade 4:31 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn what computers are and how they help us, just like other machines!

Video Resource

How to Learn Computer For Kids | Kids Computer Learning | Computer Learning For Kids |Computer class

Kidz Korner Creative learning

Duration: 4:31
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Key Concepts

  • Computers are machines.
  • Machines help us do work.
  • Computers run on electricity.
  • Computers are fast and smart.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify a computer as a type of machine.
  • Students will be able to describe ways a computer helps us.
  • Students will understand that computers use electricity.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what machines they use every day (e.g., washing machine, microwave). Discuss how these machines help them. Introduce the video: "Today, we're going to learn about another helpful machine called a computer!"
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "How to Learn Computer For Kids | Kids Computer Learning | Computer Learning For Kids |Computer class". Encourage students to pay attention to what the video says about computers.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about computers. Review the key concepts from the video (computer as a machine, uses of computers, electricity).
  • Activity: Computer vs. Other Machines (10 mins)
    Divide students into groups. Give each group pictures of different machines (computer, washing machine, bicycle, etc.). Have them sort the pictures, explaining why each item is a machine and how it helps us.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Quickly review what was learned. Reinforce that computers are helpful machines that use electricity to do many things.

Interactive Exercises

  • Drawing Activity
    Have students draw a picture of themselves using a computer and write one sentence about what they are doing. This reinforces the idea that computers are tools used for various tasks.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a machine?
  • What are some machines you use every day?
  • How does a computer help us?
  • What do computers need to work?

Skills Developed

  • Identifying machines
  • Understanding computer basics
  • Critical thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is a computer?

Correct Answer: A type of machine

Question 2:

What do machines help us do?

Correct Answer: Work

Question 3:

What does a computer need to work?

Correct Answer: Electricity

Question 4:

The video says computers are...

Correct Answer: Smart

Question 5:

What can you store on a computer?

Correct Answer: Words and Pictures

Question 6:

Which of these is NOT a machine?

Correct Answer: Rock

Question 7:

A computer helps us...

Correct Answer: Learn

Question 8:

A computer does what you...

Correct Answer: Tell it to do

Question 9:

Computers can help you...

Correct Answer: Learn new things

Question 10:

Computers can play...

Correct Answer: Games

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A computer is a type of _________.

Correct Answer: machine

Question 2:

Machines help us do _________.

Correct Answer: work

Question 3:

Computers need _________ to work.

Correct Answer: electricity

Question 4:

Computers can help us _________ new things.

Correct Answer: learn

Question 5:

A computer is a _________ machine.

Correct Answer: smart

Question 6:

Computers can store _________ and pictures.

Correct Answer: words

Question 7:

A computer can do many _________.

Correct Answer: things

Question 8:

Machines _________ your time.

Correct Answer: save

Question 9:

Most machines run on _________.

Correct Answer: electricity

Question 10:

A computer never makes _________.

Correct Answer: mistakes

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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