3. What is a Computer?: Lesson Plan

Theme: Communication, Organization

Learner: Grades 4, 5, 6

Description:

In this lesson students communicate their concept of computers, and then take part in a discussion of computer concepts. The teacher can divide this lesson into several parts, presenting concepts as they become relevant to the communications program.

Time: 60 minutes

You may need to spread this lesson out over a number of different class periods

Teaching Point Synopsis:

1. New terminology (input, processing, memory, output)
2. Types of computers