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Specific Objectives:
Students will be able to identify the major components inside a personal computer.
Students will be able to explain the function of the major components inside a personal
computer.
Students will demonstrate safety procedures while handling computer hardware
components.
Students will be able to remove and/or install major hardware components inside a
personal computer.
Students will identify new and emerging technologies related to computer hardware for the
PC.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.273(c)(1)(F)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(F) demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;
130.273(c)(1)(G)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(G) identify and implement proper safety procedures;
130.273(c)(4)(H)
(4) The student acquires an understanding of computer technologies. The student is expected
to:
(H) describe the function of computer components such as central processing units, storage
devices, and peripheral devices;
130.273(c)(5)(A)
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials
used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate safe use of equipment in computer technologies such as hand and power
tools;
130.273(c)(5)(D)
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials
used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(D) identify new and emerging technologies that may affect the field of computer
technology such as quantum computing, photo tonics, and nanotechnology.
130.273(c)(6)(C)
(6) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade in simulated work situations. The
student is expected to:
(C) identify the operational features and proper terminology related to computer systems;
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(6) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade in simulated work situations. The
student is expected to:
(D) identify the various components of a computer system such as the central processor,
basic input and output system, read-only memory, and random access memory; and
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the purpose and function of computer components in the operation of the
computer system such as central processing unit, mother board, sockets, chipsets,
basic input and output system and their drivers, memory, hard drive technologies,
video cards, input and output devices and ports, and modem and network interface
cards (NIC);
130.273(c)(6)(D)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(D) assemble and install a basic computer system; and
130.273(c)(6)(E)
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(E) install and configure computer components and peripherals.
Instructor/Trainer
References:
1. http://computer.howstuffworks.com/motherboard.htm Motherboard Video & Definitions
2. http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=agp AGP acronym
3. http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=PCI&i=48996,00.asp PCI acronym
4. http://www.build-your-own-computer.net/motherboard-diagram.html
Motherboard Diagram and Build your own computer information for interested students.
Instructional Aids:
1. Vocabulary Handout
2. Intro Vocabulary PowerPoint
3. Inside a PC PowerPoint
4. Inside a PC Performance Aid
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Materials Needed:
NONE
Equipment Needed:
For Instructor:
1. A computer with
Internet connection
Microsoft PowerPoint or MS PPT Viewer
Microsoft Word or MS Word Viewer
2. C/D Projector & Screen
3. An MS-DOS compatible computer (Pentium III or later preferred)
4. Basic computer tool set for each work station with at least the following tools:
#1 & #2 Phillips screwdrivers
#1 & #2 flat screwdrivers
Microchip extractor
Dust cleaning brush
5. Safety glasses/goggles and static-discharge wristband
6. Computer used as a demo to show how to disassemble and reassemble a PC
For Students:
1. Use MS-DOS compatible computers (Pentium III or later preferred)
If possible, one computer work station for every two or three students
2. Safety glasses/goggles for each student
3. Basic computer tool set for each work station with at least the following tools:
#1 & #2 Phillips screwdrivers
#1 & #2 flat screwdrivers
Microchip extractor
Dust cleaning brush
Safety glasses/goggles and static-discharge wristband
Warning: DO NOT ALLOW any cutting tools or scissors near the computers!
4. Computers with internet access
Learner
Provide each student a copy of the Vocabulary Handout to review the night before.
Introduction
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* Note that you will have to click the left mouse button in order to move to each new
slide, but the clues and terms will appear automatically in 5 second intervals after
each slide starts.
* One option is to divide the class into two teams to see which team can identify
more terms by calling them out the quickest.
Outline
MI
I.
Instructor Notes:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/23computer-tour-video.htm.
II. Students learn the location and removal process for each
component inside the PC.
Display the Inside a PC PowerPoint using a screen
and projector.
Navigate to this website:
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/harvard-extensionschools-computer-science-e-1-understand/1290dissecting-a-pc-video.htm
Play the video for the students.
III. Locate, remove, and install the major components
Using a display computer, allow the students to watch
as you locate, remove, and reinstall the major
components of the computer.
(Exception do not remove the power supply.)
IV. Students locate, remove, and reinstall the major
components of a PC.
It is recommended that students work in groups of
two. Students should complete the lab report and
turn it in.
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Problem-solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Vocabulary Inside a PC
Major Parts & Their Connectors
(Source: Howstuffworks.com)
Motherboard
The main circuit board inside the computer. Also referred to as: The heart of a
Computer allows the various parts of the computer to communicate with one
another
CPU (Microprocessor)
Called the Brains of a computer Controls all of the other parts of the Computer.
The processing time of this chip is measured in megahertz. One megahertz = One
million cycles per second.
Expansion Cards
A circuit board that can be placed in the PCI or AGP slots on the motherboard.
Examples of these are: Video Card, Sound (Audio) card, NIC (network interface
card), FireWire ports card.
Heat Sink
A metallic device mounted over the CPU to draw heat away from it to keep it from
overheating. Most heat sinks have metallic prongs attached to them to further
dissipate the heat away from the CPU.
IDE Cable
Integrated Device Electronics. This is a cable that looks like a wide ribbon. It
connects the hard drive to the motherboard.
RAM
Random Access Memory. A board made up of small memory chips. The
motherboard has expansion slots specifically for RAM Banks
Volatile memory data is lost when main power to computer is turned off
Peripheral Devices
Devices that are outside of the computer, but are plugged into an available port on
the computer. Common peripheral devices are: keyboard, mouse, speaker, printer
Power Supply
Converts external power regulates and distributes appropriate power throughout
the PC
Hard Drive
An input and output device that stores program and data files used by a PC
Optical Drive
Uses a light reader (laser) to record and store information, e.g., a DVD/CD-ROM
R/W
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Manufacturer:
Model:
Hard drive capacity/space:
External location of hard drive:
Assessment Criteria
Notes
Opening a PC
Able to Perform
Task with Little Help
Able to Perform
Task Independently
Assessment Criteria
Able to Perform
Task with Help
Manufacturer:
Model:
Hard drive capacity/space:
External location of hard drive:
Unable to Perform
Task
Comments
Opening the PC
MATCH GAME
Inside a PC
SELECT
A
RAM
Motherboard
Power Supply
MATCH
Hard Drive
CPU
Expansion Card
Optical Drive
H
Disconnect the
power cord
L
1000 Pts
Disconnect
the
power cord
N
CPUPts
1000
(Microprocessor
accepted)
RAMPts
1000
Expansion
Card
1000 Pts
Motherboard
1000 Pts
(Microprocessor
accepted)
I
Power
1000Supply
Pts
O
Hard
1000Drive
Pts
P
1000Drive
Pts
Optical
A.
B.
What converts external power and distributes appropriate power throughout the
PC?
Power Supply
C.
D.
E.
What is called the heart of a computer, and allows all of the parts of the
computer to communicate with each other?
Motherboard
F.
What is an input and output device that stores program and data files used by the
PC?
Hard Drive
G.
A circuit board that can be placed in the PCI or AGP slots on the motherboard.
Expansion Card
H.
LAB REPORT
Name of team members(s):
1.
2.
3.
Did each team member get a chance to remove and replace at least one component?
Did all team members participate and help other team members?
Which component was the easiest to work with?
Which component was the most difficult to work with?
Sketch the location below where you found the following on your lab computer.
Sketch location & use letter to identify
A. Power Supply
B. RAM Slots
C. Expansion Card
D. PCI Slots
E. AGP Slot
F. Heat Sinking Fan
G. CPU (probably covered by fan)
H. Hard Drive
I. Optical Drive
8 Points
5 Points
3 Points
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
4-5
COMPONENTS
2-3
COMPONENTS
0-1
COMPONENTS
SUPERIOR
SUITABLE
MEDIOCRE
INADEQUATE
SUPERIOR
SUITABLE
MEDIOCRE
INADEQUATE
Awarded
TECHNICAL
LAB REPORT
SKETCH: DRAW
LOCATION OF
COMPONENTS
LAB REPORT
SKETCH:
IDENTIFY
COMPONENTS
REMOVE
COMPONENTS
ALL
COMPONENTS
RETURNED TO PC
IN PROPER
LOCATION
WORK AREA
CLEAN
FOLLOWS SAFETY
GUIDELINES
components.
B.
C.
D.
2.
3.
B. CPU
1. The initials CPU represent what words?_____________ ______________
_______ .
2. Runs ________________ ________________
3. Location: Under the ________________ ________________
4. Remove with ________________ ________________ ________________
C. RAM
1. The initials RAM stand for: _____________ ____________ ____________ .
2. It has ________________ memory. This means that ________________ is
lost with ________________ ________________ .
D. Expansion Cards
1. Circuit _______ that fits into slots on the _____________ .
2. Common types are: ________________ and ________________ .
3. Types of cards: ____________ ___________ _________ _____________
___________ .
4. Have _______ located on the vertical ________ of the card.
5. _____________ ___________ can be ___________ into these ports.
E. Hard Disk
1. A ________________ device that stores ________________ used by a PC.
F. IDE Cable
1. A cable that looks like a ______________ and connects the ________
________ to the _____________ .
G. Optical Drive
1. Uses a ________________ ________________ to store ________________.
2. Types of Optical drives are: ________________ or ________________ .
H. Power Supply
1. Converts ________________ ________________
2. ________________ and ________________ appropriate ________________
throughout the PC.
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Tomorrows Computers
The major components of todays computers have changed to some degree. Memory is
larger, hard drives hold more and run faster, and CPUs run faster. And now, there is
often more than one CPU inside a computer. Still, the look and function of these
components dont really differ that much from the personal computers years ago.
But Bill Gates recently said, You havent seen anything yet. How will computers look
and function in the coming years? There are promises of big changes.
Assignment:
1. Working in a group and using the internet, research new developments in
computers. To get started, use a search engine (such as Google or Yahoo) and
search for Computer Future, New Developments for Computers, etc. Think of
new words or phrases to get a variety of responses.
2. Find at least one big change in the way computers will look or function (you may
use more than one change).
3. Answer the following questions:
A.
B.
C.
D.