Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
Collecting Information
Collecting Information
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify one way to collect information, like asking a question.
Collect information by observing and counting objects.
Sort items into groups based on a simple rule (like color).
Answer a question using the information they collected.
Explain that computers need information to do their jobs.
What is your favorite animal? 🐶 A dog, a cat, or a fish? 🐠
Today, we will be super detectives! 🕵️ We will learn how to collect information. This helps us and computers know more about the world.
Real-World Applications
Finding out how many friends want to play tag.
Choosing a snack by seeing what everyone likes.
Counting your toys to make sure none are lost.
Telling a grown-up what color shirt you want to wear.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
InformationInformation is learning something new about a person, place, or thing. 💡Knowing that an apple is red is information. 🍎
CollectingCollecting means gathering or getting things together in one place. 🧺You are collecting information when you ask your friends their favorite colors.
QuestionA question is a sentence we use to ask for information. 🤔"What is your favorite food?" is a question. 🍕
ObservingObserving is when you look at something very carefully to learn about it. 👀You are observing when you watch a butterfly to see its colors.
SortingSorting is putting things into groups that are the same in some way. 🔵🔴🟢Putting all the red blocks in one pile and all the blue blocks in another.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Ask and Listen Rule
Ask a clear question. Then, listen carefully to the answer. 👂
Use this rule when you want to know what someone thinks or likes.
The Look and Count Rule
Look at a group of things. Then, count them one by one. 👆
Use this rule when you want to know 'how many' of something there are.
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Challenging
You are a detective trying to find a lost teddy bear. You have two clues: a picture of the bear and a note that says 'I am where we read stories.' What is the best sequence (order) of steps to collect more information?
A.1. Go to the bookshelf. 2. Look for a bear that matches the picture. 3. Ask a friend for help.
B.1. Ask a friend for help. 2. Draw a new picture. 3. Look under the bed.
C.1. Look for a bear that matches the picture. 2. Go to the bookshelf. 3. Read a story.
D.1. Go outside. 2. Look for a bear. 3. Read the note again.
Challenging
A game on the computer asks for your name and home address. What is the correct algorithm (set of steps) to follow for safety?
A.1. Type your name. 2. Ask a friend for your address. 3. Type the address.
B.1. Stop what you are doing. 2. Do not type anything. 3. Go get a trusted adult.
C.1. Make up a fake address. 2. Type the fake address. 3. Keep playing the game.
D.1. Close the game. 2. Turn off the computer. 3. Go play outside.
Challenging
You are collecting information for a birthday chart. You have everyone's name and birth month. What is the MOST important piece of data you are still missing to know their exact birthday?
A.Their age
B.Their favorite cake flavor
C.The number of the day
D.The year they were born
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