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Utah Exploring Computer Science

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Lesson 2.2 Internal and External Components

Description

In this lesson, students will learn about the essential internal and external components that make up a computer.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of common internal computing components such as motherboards, BIOS, RAM, and more.
  • Identify common external peripheral components.
  • Choose which components are important for a given scenario.

Activities

These are all the activities included in the lesson

2.2.1 Internal Components
2.2.2 Internal Components
2.2.3 Build a Computer
2.2.4 Build a Computer
2.2.5 Test Your Brain's RAM!
2.2.6 Test Your Brain's RAM! Reflection
2.2.7 CPU Processing Speed
2.2.8 CPU Processing Speed Reflection
2.2.9 Inputs and Outputs: Peripheral Devices
2.2.10 Personalized Peripherals