Summary
A one-minute introduction to Code.org's "How Computers Work" mini-series, framing the big question the rest of the videos answer: what is actually happening inside a computer when you use one? A good two-minute hook to open a tech unit.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
This short video previews a series about what's really happening inside a computer.
- What questions about computers do you want answered?
- Name one device you use every day that has a computer inside it.
- What do you already think a computer is made of?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: computer, inside, series.
Try it: Write down one question about computers you hope to answer by the end of this video series.