Project 3
Identifying the Parts of a Computer

Goal: To use Inspiration software to create a concept map in which you will list and define the following critical components of a computer or storage devices used by a computer:

Monitor

Operating System (two examples needed)

CD-ROM

Keyboard

Applications (two examples needed)

Printer

Flash Drive

Tower

Scanner
Hard Disk
 Mouse
 DVD

*All words will need an accompanying picture - 12 pictures total
(EXCEPT the two examples provided for Operating System and Applications)

Directions:

  1. Together, we will read the Online Tutorial about the basic parts of a computer.
  2. Create a concept map including the terms listed above using Inspiration software
  3. Begin the concept map by double clicking each item on the following path - Home Drive: Middle School: Computers Class: Whats in a Computer
  4. Go to File: Save As, and save the map into your home folder (you should see your ID number at the top of the 'saving window')
  5. While working on your concept map, keep the following in mind:
    • Place words under the correct category provided on the map
    • Provide a definition for each word and insert a picture representing each given item (you will end up with 11 pictures all together)
    • Do not overlap information so that you cannot read your content or clearly view your pictures
  6. File: Print your concept when you are finished

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