Lesson Plan

Personifying Technology

Students will personify software and hardware as characters to understand their distinct roles and interactions in technology.

Relatable character traits make abstract technology concepts concrete, aiding memory and comprehension.

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Pre-Class Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Character Creation Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Role-Playing Exercise

15 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Meet the Tech Twins: Software & Hardware

Welcome the students and introduce the concept of the Tech Twins - Software and Hardware. Explain that these characters will help us understand the roles of each in our computers and devices.

Who is Software?

Introduce the software character. Explain that software includes programs and instructions that tell the hardware what to do.

Who is Hardware?

Introduce the hardware character. Mention that hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer that we can touch.

Working Together: Software & Hardware

Explain how software and hardware work together like best friends. Give examples such as games, apps, and robots.

Time for Action: Create Your Tech Twin!

Set up the character creation activity where students personify software and hardware. Encourage creativity as they design names and traits for their characters.

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Tech Twins: Software vs Hardware

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