Can you find the missing part?
Recently there has been a problem with the computers in this class. Some of the computers are missing important hardware parts. Once you find the missing computer part, you will create a guide that describes the missing hardware component. Finally, you will construct a puzzle of that hardware component to challenge your classmates to complete.
Procedure
- Each team will be given an envelope with hardware parts. Sort through parts to determine which hardware part is missing. Use your resources wisely.
- Once your team locates the missing hardware from the envelope, you must find that piece of hardware in the system unit provided. Remember to wear clean goggles as you take apart the hardware. Use the tools provided in a safe and responsible manner. Once you locate the missing part, take a picture of it and share it with the teacher via Google Drive.
- The team will be responsible for creating an informational guide or display informational content about the computer part. The guide can include creating a sign, building a website, creating a video, or sharing a presentation. The guide should include answers to the following questions: A.) Describe your computer part's appearance. B.) How much does the computer part you are researching cost? (ex: From $20.00 to $1,000.00) C.) Does your computer part come with any options? (ex: flat panel, color, wireless functions; size) D.) What function does your part serve as part of the computer? E.) Why is your part such an important part?
- After completing the informational guide, your team is in charge of creating a puzzle of the missing hardware part. Use the picture you took in class to create the puzzle.
- Each team will construct the puzzles created by other teams, as well as share the informational guide the team created about the missing hardware component.