Second graders learn what computers are and what they do — helpful machines that follow our instructions step by step, work super fast, and are found all around us, always controlled by people.
Students will be able to…
Computers are all around us — in games, phones, even microwaves! But what IS a computer, and what does it do?
Project this and tap each idea. Have children learn what computers are and what they do.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Computers are everywhere — but what IS a computer?
Children practice.
Children use.
Children modify.
Children conclude.
Aligned to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and ISTE Standards for Students.
Describe how computing devices are used.
Use computing devices to do tasks.
Compare how people use computing.
Empowered Learner.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children find three computers at home (like a tablet or microwave) and tell what each one does. A printable computers sheet is in the Computer Science library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.