The Process

Here are your instructions for this project.

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I.  Read a short passage ,"What Is a Computer?" Ride the arrow (CLICK) to the passage.

2. Go to http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm. You will see an image  like the one below. When you see that image, click on the words  "PC Tower". You will find simple explanations and definitions for each part. Study those explanations. If the reading is too difficult to understand at first, ask a friend to work with you or get help from your instructor.

3. Complete Exercise 1 and place it in a folder with your name on it. The folder can be a "real" folder. In that case, print the exercise and place it in that folder. OR the folder may be on your computer. In that case, save the exercise with your initials into your digital folder. Ask your teacher for instructions.

Ride the arrow to Exercise 1

4. Complete Exercise 2.  Ride the arrow to Exercise 2   

5. Take a blank piece of paper and draw the image of a computer from memory. Label all of the parts you can remember. Place the drawing in your portfolio.

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6. You and your team may prefer to build a cardboard model of the image you saw. Enjoy building it and labeling the parts together.

WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR PROJECT, CLICK ON THE RUBRICS (ASSESSMENT PAGE) TO EVALUATE YOURSELF ON THIS PROJECT.