Computer Science Activity Vocab and operation

Computer Science Vocabulary and Operation

The BASICS

Today we will help you get familiar with some of the basic vocabulary we will use in Computer Science Activity (CSA)

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Objective:​

HARDWARE

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SOFTWARE

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​First , the Two types parts of a computer:

Hardware refers to the computer's tangible components or delivery systems that store and run the written instructions provided by the software.

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HARDWARE​

A piece of hardware that is extremely important.

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This is the brain of your computer, telling the rest of the computer how to complete the tasks you give it.​

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CPU

Random Access Memory

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RAM's purpose is to store the short-term data that a PC requires to properly operate​.

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If your computer is like a kitchen, think of this as the Counter. This is where you put things you need to have ready for immediate use!​

​RAM​

This is the Long-term memory of your computer.

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Anything saved here is saved even if you shut the computer down.

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Its like a refrigerator, it keeps things stored for you until you need them, but they are not ​readily available like RAM

​Harddrive

This is the name for the whole internal part of the computer.

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This contains the CPU, memory, and Input/output devices. It is what lets parts of the computer talk to each other

​The Motherboard​

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of Hardware?

• the CPU

• the internet

• a video game

• a hammer

The software is the intangible part of the device that lets the user interact with the hardware and command it to perform specific tasks.

​Software

A bug is a programming error that causes unexpected glitches or problems for a program’s end user. Debugging is the process of identifying, documenting, and fixing the issues caused by bugs.

​Software BUG

Multiple Choice

What is an example of Software

• a sock

• a video game

• the power cord

• the mousepad

Match

hardware or software? Match them up!

• Minecraft

• The Computer Screen

• Social Media

• The keyboard

software

hardware

Software

Hardware

• software

• hardware

• Software

• Hardware

Input is the information you put into the computer to have it complete a task. This can range from controlling the mouse to typing in data, and even to command code!

​​Input

This is the result of your input after the computer has processed it. This can be having something happen on your screen, or an email sending, or even making a video game character move!

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​Output

Open Ended

Give me an example of Input you can give a computer...

Open Ended

Give me an example of Output you can have a computer give you...

Poll

What does GIGO say about the relationship between input and output?

• Your input will effect your output

• If your output is not what you wanted, you probably had bad input

• Be careful about what you put into your computer because you might not like the output

• Don't expect a great output if you didn't take the time to have good input

Open Ended

What do you think this picture means? Keep GIGO in mind!

I/O devices refer to anything people use to input information to the computer or to take information out. For example, a keyboard and mouse are input devices. A printer is an output device.

​​Input/Output Devices (I/O Devices)

Open Ended

Exit Ticket!

What are two things you learned today?

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What is something that you learned more about today (be specific)?