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What is a Computer?

Learn more about the digital devices we use every day!

Computers touch virtually every aspect of our lives, from the smartphones in our pockets to the way we bank. Computer science may seem like an intimidating topic, but you’d be surprised how much you may already know!

In this activity, you will learn about the hardware components of computer science, which includes the digital devices you use every day! You’ll be able to describe the roles of the digital devices, and navigate system settings in order to maintain the devices.

Overview
Grades 3-8
30 min
Topics
Computer ScienceSTEM

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