1st - S1 Exploring Computer Science Assignments

Requirements for PSA Slides:

1. Title Slide
2. Topic Slide
3. Reasons/Target Audience
4. Artifact: flyer, poster, video, testimonials/stories
5. Research/Works Cited

First, you will use the paper worksheet provided to plan and budget for the project. Remember to turn in your project no later than 09/30/2025.

Rationale: 
This project is aimed at establishing your knowledge of the What is Computing?  Unit and apply what you have learned in solving day-to-day computing needs.

Imagine you have been awarded $1,500 for being an outstanding student of the year at Hubbard High School. The only requirement for the prize money is that you spend it on building a Personal Computer (PC) for your daily computational needs.

Instructions:
Your final project will be in the form of a Google Spreadsheet that is attached to this assignment. buildcores.com will be our one-stop shop to browse for PC parts across various vendors (such as Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and Walmart). This website will also be your 3D animated working environment for building your PC together.

Remember to paste your link into the Google sheet. Rename your project: for example, "FirstName_LastName_Project_1"

Graded on paper.

Complete the tables in the attached document

1. Watch the videos and listen to your teacher about Hardware.

2. With an assigned partner (or individually), complete the 4-Square Vocabulary sheet for the following words:
Motherboard
RAM
CPU
Storage
GPU
Power Supply

1. Watch the videos and listen to your teacher about Computer Organization.

2. With an assigned partner (or individually), complete the 4-Square Vocabulary sheet for the following words:
input device
output device
storage device
network device

Lessons to review before completing this assignment:

Lesson 12 - Managing Your Files
Lesson 13 - Sharing and Collaborating

Links are on the Weekly Agenda and in the Google Form

Step 1 – Create a New Google Doc (1 Point)

Open Google Drive (https://drive.google.com).
Click the New button → Google Docs → Blank Document.
Rename the file by clicking on 'Untitled document' in the
top-left corner.
Type: Lesson 10 Practice – [Your First & Last Name].
Add the Google Doc under this assignment post.
Step 2 – Explore a Template (5 Points)

Go back to Google Docs (https://docs.google.com).
At the top, select Template Gallery.
Choose a template (resume, essay, or letter).
Spend 5 minutes customizing it — change the title, add your
name, edit a few sections.
Add the Google Doc under this assignment post.
Step 3 – Upload a Folder to Google Drive (4 Points)

Students will upload their "School Projects" folder from their Windows Desktop or a folder of their choice (e.g., class assignments, pictures, or sample files provided by teacher) to their Google Drive.
Confirm the folder appears in “My Drive” and practice
opening one file.
Add a screenshot of your Google Drive with the uploaded folder.

1. Download the attached file 

2. Make it your desktop background

3. Take a screenshot of your full desktop background.

4. Upload and turn in your screenshot.

1. Listen to your teacher demonstrate Navigating Windows.

2. With a partner (optional), choose 4 BOLD words after reviewing the GCFGlobal lesson.

3. Complete the 4-Square Vocabulary sheet with the 4 BOLD words chosen.

Step 1: Organize Your Google Classrooms
Log in to your CPS Google account.
Go to Google Classroom.
Click on the home tab in the top-left corner to open the main menu.
Drag and drop your classes to arrange them in the order of your class periods. For example, if your first period is English and your second is Math, drag English to the top, then Math, and so on.
Step 2: Take a Screenshot
Once your classes are organized, take a screenshot of your Google Classroom homepage.
On a Chromebook: Press Ctrl + Show windows key (the key with a rectangle and two vertical lines).
On a Mac: Press Shift + Command + 3 all at the same time.
On a Windows PC: Press the PrtScn (Print Screen) key, or use the Snipping Tool.
Save the screenshot to your Downloads folder on your computer.
Step 3: Upload the Screenshot to Google Classroom

Go to your "Exploring Computer Science" Google Classroom.
Find the assignment titled "Wk1_Using Google Classroom & CPS Email Effectively."
Click "Add or create" and select "File."
Find and upload the screenshot you just took.
Click "Turn in."
Step 4: Send the Teacher an Email
Open a new tab and go to your CPS email (Gmail).
Click "Compose" to start a new email.
In the "To" field, enter your teacher's email address.
In the "Subject" field, write "Screenshot of Organized Google Classroom."
Click the paperclip icon to "Attach files."
Find and attach the screenshot file in your Downloads folder.
In the body of the email, you should write a brief message, such as "Hello [Teacher's Name], Here is the screenshot of my organized Google Classrooms as requested. Thank you, [Your Name]."
Check to see if email matches the sample image attached here (Sample_Email.png).
Click "Send."