1. Explain these parts of a personal computer: central processing unit (CPU), monitor, keyboard, mouse, modem, and printer.
2. Demonstrate how to start up and shut down a personal computer properly.
3. Use your computer to prepare and print a document.
Academics Pin
Earn the Computers belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
1. Use a computer to prepare a report on a subject of interest to you. Share it with your den.
2. Make a list of 10 devices that can be found in the home that use a computer chip to function.
3. Use a computer to maintain a balance sheet of your earnings or allowance for four weeks.
4. Use a spreadsheet program to organize some information.
5. Use an illustration, drawing, or painting program to create a picture.
6. Use a computer to prepare a thank-you letter to someone.
7. Log on to the Internet. Visit the Boy Scouts of America homepage
8. Discuss personal safety rules you should pay attention to while using the Internet.
9. Practice a new computer game for two weeks. Demonstrate an improvement in your scores.
10. Correspond with a friend via e-mail. Have at least five e-mail replies from your friend.
11. Visit a local business or government agency that uses a mainframe computer to handle its business. Explain how computers save the company time and money in carrying out its work.
