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(A) The student will demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections.

(B) The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources (Internet), with appropriate supervision.

1. Computer with access to the Internet
2. Computer with MS-Word or any other word processing software
3. Textbook (optional)
4. Other textual references (optional)

Students will complete the activity for each of the four centers. (Instructions for each center are within the center's instructions.)

Students will complete worksheets for each activity and turn them in for grading.

1. How Does It Work?

TEKS/TAKS OBJECTIVES:
The student describes how a systems model can be used to describe computer hardware and software. Identify the inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback associated with computer applications. 13.(c)(1)(B)

2. Software

TEKS/TAKS OBJECTIVES:
The student applies computer technology to specific tasks. Identify and describe the roles of computer technology. (13.(c)(2)(B))

3. Hardware

TEKS/TAKS OBJECTIVES:
The student develops computer systems using the appropriate resources. Describe the properties and characteristics of computer-related hardware and software. (13.(c)(6)(A))

4. Presidential Cyber Hunt

TEKS/TAKS OBJECTIVES:
The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to technology. Apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions. (13.(c)(2)(B))

1. Before you start, go through the next forms in your assigned folder, read and complete the portion required on each form:
a. Contract Sheet
b. Activity Planning Sheet
c. Center Sheet

2. Select any one (1) of the activities from each center and complete.

3. If you need to continue your activity the next time, make sure your report your progress in your "Contract Sheet."

4. Have your teacher revise your work for grading.

1. In your worksheet you will find a list of software applications. Go through the list and find a definition for each part on the Internet or another resource. (Use your favorite search engine if you choose to use the Internet.)

2. After you find all the definitions, go to your computer and create the next documents:

a. Write a word processing document explaining the experience through the activity. How long did it take you to complete the activity? Which resources did you used? What part of the activity did you like the best?

b. In your Drawing program, make a picture and insert it in a word processing document. Around your picture, write a story about the picture. Your story should be at least half page long without counting the picture space.

c. Create a spreadsheet with a budget for a month. If you don't have your own budget, ask someone who does or research it.

d. Create a presentation about what you have learned in this activity. Make sure you have a minimum of 8 slides.

e. Create a database that includes every student in this class. Include the next fields: First Name, Last Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Telephone Number (including area code).

3. The teacher will revise your work.

• Definition:
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• List two word processing programs in the market:
  _______________________________________
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• If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition:
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• List two spreadsheet programs in the market:
  _______________________________________
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• If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________

• Definition: _______________________________________
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• List two presentation programs in the market: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• List two database programs in the market: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used a book to get your answers, write your source, including the page number: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________

• Definition:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• List two drawing programs in the market:
  _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used the Internet to get your answers, write your source here: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• If you used a book to get your answers, write your source here, including the page number: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

1. In your worksheet you will find a list of computer parts. Go through the list and find a definition for each part on the Internet. (Use your favorite search engine.)

2. After you find all the definitions, get the box of "Computer Parts" and match the numbers in each computer part in the box. Report your findings in the correspondence section in your worksheet.

3. The teacher will revise your work.

• Definition: _______________________________________
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• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
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• Definition: _______________________________________
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• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
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• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Write the web site where you find it: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  
  
• Search Engine Used to Find Your Definition: _______________________________________
  _______________________________________
  

• President and First Ladies
  http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/odmdhtml/preshome.html
  
  
• List of U.S. Presidents by military rank
  http://answers.com/topic/list-of-u-s-presidents-by-military-rank
  
  
• Genealogy of the U.S. Presidents
  http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/public/genealogy/presidents/presidents.html
  
  
• Presidential Biographies
  http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/presidents
  
  
• U.S. Presidents: List and Records
  http://www.heptune.com/preslist.html

1. Write something you already know about this president             
2. Date of Birth            
3. State of Origin            
4. Party Affiliation            
5. Number of Terms Served            
6. Dates of Terms            
7. War Fought During Presidency            
8. Important Accomplishment(s)            
9. Other Fact(s) That Interest You            
10. Something You Would Like To Know About This President             

• The Computer Breakdown
  http://foxweb.marist.edu/users/kb3x7/mainpage
  
  
• Computers and How They Work
  http://www.tim-jansen.com/lessons_misc/how_computers_work_webquest/index.htm
  

• http://computer.howstuffworks.com/search.php?search=how%20the%20CPU%20works&fr=ch
  
• http://www.pcmech.com/fmcc.htm
  
• http://www.comptechdoc.org/hardware/pc/begin/hwinside.html
  
• http://www.WebQuest.org

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