Computing // Artificial Intelligence

Computers in Everyday Life

Identifying computers in everyday life — not just laptops but phones, tablets, smart speakers, traffic lights, washing machines; what makes something a computer

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5 to 7
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Could the learner look around your home and point out at least five things that have a computer inside them, including ones that don't look like traditional computers?

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  • Point out at least five everyday objects that contain computers
  • Explain what all computers have in common (they follow instructions and process information)
  • Sort a set of objects into 'contains a computer' and 'does not contain a computer'

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Computers in Everyday Life

Ages 5 to 7 // Concept

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  • Smart Versus Not-Smart DevicesRequired

    Artificial Intelligence // Ages 5 to 7

    Must know what computers are before sorting smart vs not-smart things

  • Step-by-Step InstructionsRequired

    Artificial Intelligence // Ages 5 to 7

    Must know computers exist before understanding they follow exact instructions

  • Real-World RobotsRequired

    Artificial Intelligence // Ages 5 to 7

    Must know what computers are before understanding robots as programmable machines

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