1. A Service Learning Project to the Students of Smedley Middle School Taught By: Noah Pascrell, Richard Geiger, Danielle DeVecchis, Jason Babin

2. Topics Covered Inside a computer Inside a computer Looked inside an actual computer Looked inside an actual computer Conducted hands-on with computer parts Conducted hands-on with computer parts Computer parts Computer parts Gave definitions of different components of the computer Gave definitions of different components of the computer Explained the function of each part, its location in the computer, and how all parts work together to operate the machine Explained the function of each part, its location in the computer, and how all parts work together to operate the machine Binary to Decimal Binary to Decimal Taught the concept of binary representation, as well as the process taken to convert from base ten to base two Taught the concept of binary representation, as well as the process taken to convert from base ten to base two Had students complete sample problems on board Had students complete sample problems on board

3. Teaching in Action

4. Hand-outs Definitions and pictures of all computer hardware, both interior and exterior Definitions and pictures of all computer hardware, both interior and exterior Pictures and labels to help students take apart a working computer and see first-hand how it operates Pictures and labels to help students take apart a working computer and see first-hand how it operates Crossword Puzzles using components of computer Crossword Puzzles using components of computer Unscramble Puzzle with different parts of a computer including a secret message at the bottom Unscramble Puzzle with different parts of a computer including a secret message at the bottom More about Computer parts, using HowStuffWorks.com, search and find the answers to 10 questions to evaluate learning More about Computer parts, using HowStuffWorks.com, search and find the answers to 10 questions to evaluate learning

5. Teachers’ Reactions Noah “The way in which the students took to the material so quickly and with interest was fantastic. It was much more fulfilling than I expected, and I definitely would recommend the experience to in the Computer Science major.” Noah “The way in which the students took to the material so quickly and with interest was fantastic. It was much more fulfilling than I expected, and I definitely would recommend the experience to in the Computer Science major.” Jason “I loved teaching the class. It felt great to explain something I love so much. Will definitely like to do it again” Jason “I loved teaching the class. It felt great to explain something I love so much. Will definitely like to do it again” Danielle “I thought that the experience was great and fun. I highly enjoyed working with the students at Smedley Middle School. ” Danielle “I thought that the experience was great and fun. I highly enjoyed working with the students at Smedley Middle School. ” Richard “Got lots of insight into how young people really think about computers. I was amazed to see the amount of knowledge that I did see. Loved the experience” Richard “Got lots of insight into how young people really think about computers. I was amazed to see the amount of knowledge that I did see. Loved the experience”