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Unit 1: Computer Science

	Unit 1: How Computers Work Students will learn about the hardware that makes up a computer, how they are used and what allows these machines to function.
Topic		Purpose	Lesson
1. What Is A Computer?		Students should have a greater understanding of what a computer is.	Click here.
2. Computer Components.		Students will have a greater understanding of the components or hardware that makes up a computer.	Click here.
3. Dismantle & Build a Computer.		Students will understand the components or hardware that makes up a computer by dismantling and rebuilding a computer.	Click here.
4. Building A Computer For a Client.		Students will understand the purpose and value of computer components based on the user's need.	Click here.
Test: Computer Components		This Unit Test is based on the information covered in class: Flowchart, Definitions, Computer Startup Chronology and The Power Goes Out.
5. Counting In Binary		To be able to understand and count in Binary Code.	Click here.
6. Silicon Lite		Seeing the entire process of the creation of an integrated circuit.	Click here.
7. Triumph Of The Nerds		The story of the birth of the personal computer and Silicon Valley.	Click here.
Computer History Museum		Field Trip to the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley (Mountain View)	Click here.
Privacy vs. Security Concerns
11. Privacy & Security		Looking at Privacy and Security Concerns	Click here.
Artificial Intelligence
12. The Turing Test (Game)		Can computers exhibit “intelligence,” or are they ever likely to do so in the future.	Click here.
13. Understanding A.I.		A.I. is all about Data and Patterns...so lets go count some fish!	Click here.
14. Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Human Jobs.		Can Computers Outperform Humans? Jobs!	Click here.
15. Imitation Game		The story of Alan Turing, a pioneer of the modern electronic computer and machine learning.	Click here.

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