Exploring Computer Science Unit 1: Human Computer Interaction

Date Standard Objective Activity/Assessment

1-25 Monday D. HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION 1. Identify the various functional components of a computer. 2. Match a list of computer terms and definitions/functions. 3. Describe the interaction of the various functional components of the computer. 4. Decide on a computer purchase recommendation for a given use (e.g., highly portable, gaming, video editing, student use). 5. List at least three strengths and weaknesses of each of the various Internet technologies such as mapping sites, encyclopedia sites, office automation online software, and cloud content creation. 6. Use at least two of these Internet technologies such as Mapping sites, encyclopedia sites, office automation online software, cloud content creation. 7. Discuss and create advanced searches using at least 3 search engines. 8. Evaluate the results of Web searches and reliability of information found on the Web. 9. Find real world examples where

Explore the concepts of computer and computing

Agenda Section 1 • Bell Ringer • Pre-Test • Review Jigsaw Presentations

• Exploring Computers

• Classification of computing

groups

• Definition of the terms

• Computer Buying Project

1-26 Tuesday Learn the function of the parts of a personal computer.

Agenda Section 2 • Journal Entry • Computer Parts demo • Research and development of

computer buying project • Project presentations by students

1-27 Wednesday Explore the web and search engines. Evaluate websites.

Agenda Section 3 • Students will present computer buying

projects • Journal Entry • Web Site Evaluations • Identifications of communication

mechanisms • Communication Methods Chart • Impact of changes to communication

on society • Privacy Activity

1-28 Thursday Examine the implications of data on society and how computers are used for

Agenda Section 4 • Journal Entry

artificial intelligence can and cannot be used with current technology. 10. Describe three examples of the use of technology in non-technical professions through sources such as newspapers, magazines, through interviews, or the Internet.

communications • Room Activity • Complete Communications Methods

and Data Chart and Data Journal

1-29 Friday Tell a story with data Agenda Section 5 • Culturally Relevant Design Project • Design tools Tutorials and

Creation • Design editing • Preparation of Presentations • Presentations