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💻 2nd Grade · Computer Science1A-CS-02Unit 1: Using computers safely

Parts of a computer

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🎯 Objective: Students name the screen, keyboard, mouse and touchpad.

Lesson outline

  1. Label a computer.
  2. Practice logging in.
  3. Discuss.
  4. Exit: name two parts.

Lesson 1 of 3 in this unit. In the Lesson Planner this lesson takes 1–3 class periods depending on your timetable: day 1 introduce & model, then practice, small-group reteach and a quick check.

📐 Standard

1A-CS-02

CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards (grade band K–2)

🏁 Unit goals

  • Use devices and name their parts
  • Follow online safety rules

✅ Check for understanding

End with the exit ticket in the outline. Sort answers into got it / almost / not yet and start the next lesson with a 5-minute reteach for the “not yets”.

Practice & resources on Thinkabara

🦫 Encyclopedia: Coding🎹 Touch typing course⚡ Capy Live class quiz

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More lessons in “Using computers safely”

  1. Parts of a computer
  2. Mouse and keyboard skills
  3. Staying safe online

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