Unit 1 - Computers

In this unit we will discuss (generally) how computers do what they do. Students will receive an overview of binary, the parts of a computer, networking, and the Internet. Students will work collaboratively to disassemble a desktop computer, label the parts, and reassemble it.

As always - lessons and timing are subject to change as the course is still being developed.
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course calendar if you're not sure what lesson we are on.

1.0 - A Brief History of Computers

1.1 - Binary! Using Electricity as Data

1.2 - Logic with Bits

1.3 - The Basic Parts of a Computer (IPOMS)

1.4 - The Operating System (software on hardware)

1.5 - Files, folders, and The Internet (sort of)