Instructions
Hello, Future Tech Star! Let's explore the super interesting world of computers. Read the instructions for each activity and do your best. Have fun!
Activity 1: The Father of the Computer
A very clever man from a long time ago had the first big idea for a computer. Can you fill in the blanks to spell his last name?
The "Father of the Computer" is named Charles B __ B B __ G __.
Activity 2: Hardware or Software?
Hardware is any part of a computer that you can physically touch (like a keyboard). Software is a set of instructions or programs that tells the computer what to do (like a video game).
Look at the words in the box below. Write each word in the correct column: Hardware or Software.
| Hardware (You can touch it!) | Software (You CAN'T touch it!) |
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Activity 3: Input, Output, and Storage
Computer parts have special jobs.
- Input devices put information INTO the computer.
- Output devices get information OUT of the computer.
- Storage devices SAVE information for later.
Write each device from the word box into the correct category below.
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INPUT Devices:
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OUTPUT Devices:
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STORAGE Devices:
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Activity 4: Computers: Then and Now!
The very first computers were HUGE! Today's computers are much, much smaller. Draw a line to match the description to the time period.
| First Generation Computers | Small enough to fit on your lap and carry in a bag. | |
| Modern Digital Devices | As big as an entire room! |
Activity 5: Digital Device Detective
A digital device is an electronic tool that can process information. Circle all the digital devices in the list below!
Answer Key
Activity 1: The Father of the Computer
The "Father of the Computer" is named Charles B A B B A G E.
Activity 2: Hardware or Software?
| Hardware (You can touch it!) | Software (You CAN'T touch it!) |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Video Game |
| Monitor | Drawing App |
| Keyboard | Web Browser |
Activity 3: Input, Output, and Storage
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INPUT Devices:
Keyboard Mouse Microphone |
OUTPUT Devices:
Printer Monitor Speakers |
STORAGE Devices:
USB Drive
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Activity 4: Computers: Then and Now!
First Generation Computers → As big as an entire room!
Modern Digital Devices → Small enough to fit on your lap and carry in a bag.
Activity 5: Digital Device Detective
The digital devices are: Laptop, Tablet, Smartwatch, Smartphone