Week 04 · The thinking part
Monday
Meet the processor
// The processor follows instructions
⏱ about 15 min
Monday: Meet the processor
Rocket taps the tablet. A game opens.
"What part makes it work?" he asks.
Raven leans in. "What do you notice?"
Nova hums. "Hint: something inside follows instructions."
The processor
Every computer has a processor.
It is a small flat chip inside the case.
The processor follows instructions.
It does one step at a time.
You cannot see it. It stays inside.
Nova lives inside a machine too.
She has a processor that follows her instructions.
| Part | Job |
|---|---|
| keyboard | sends letters in |
| screen | shows pictures out |
| processor | follows the instructions |
WHICH PART?
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
Which part follows instructions?
Where is the processor?
What does a processor look like?
Who may open a case to look inside?
The processor is the thinking part.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| The processor follows instructions. | ? |
| The processor is a cable. | ? |
| The processor is inside the case. | ? |
| The screen follows the instructions. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEThe screen shows things. The processor follows the instructions.
Try it
Tap a picture to open it.
The processor followed many steps.
You did not see it work!
The processor followed many steps.
You did not see it work!
OPEN A GAME
- Tap a card.
- Then tap its spot.
1First
2Next
3Last
STORY CHECK
- Read the question.
- Tap your answer.
What did Rocket open?
What was the hint from Nova?
Does Nova have a processor too?
Every computer has one, hidden inside.
| Sentence | True or false? |
|---|---|
| Nova has a processor. | ? |
| You can see the processor on the desk. | ? |
| A tablet has a processor. | ? |
WHY THIS EXERCISEThe processor is inside the case. You cannot see it.
Draw a tablet. Draw a tiny chip inside it.
Word Spot: going, had
Here are new sight words.
Look at each word. Say it. Spell it.
Going: G-O-I-N-G.
Had: H-A-D.
FIND THE WORD
- Listen to the word.
- Tap it.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
Find the word you hear.
FILL THE GAP
- Listen to the sentence.
- Tap the missing word.
We are ___ to the park.
The bird ___ three eggs.
Great thinking! Tomorrow we see one step at a time.