Computer Badge
Scouts Canada Computer Badge Cub Book Page, revised 2001
Outcomes
Cubs learn computer knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on using computers productively and safely.1
Requirements
- From the following list, identify three input devices, three output devices, two storage devices and one processing device. Briefly explain the function of each:
- CPU (central processing unit), Monitor, CD-ROM, RAM, Keyboard, Tape drive, ROM, Hard drive, Scanner, Printer, Mouse, Digital camera, Disk drive, Joy stick, Speakers, Floppy disk, Modem
- Explain how to care for a computer and disks.
- Do either (a) or (b):
- (a) List ten uses of computers in your home and/or school.
- (b) Explain how computers are used in entertainment, education and business or visit a local business, community service or research organization that uses computers, and report on how they use computers in their activities. (Do no use video arcades.)
- The World Wide Web:
- (a) Briefly explain what the World wide Web is.
- (b) Using the World Wide Web with an adult, find a site that has information about a Cub badge or award. If you believe that other Cubs would benefit from this information, e-mail the URL to ac.stuocs|margorp#ac.stuocs|margorp
- Explain the function of five commands in any computer application.
- Explain to a person who has never used a computer before how to start a computer, open an application, save work, shut down a program and turn off a computer.
- Do either (a) or (b):
- (a) Write a story or report using word processing, doing all the revisions on a computer. Print the first draft and final revision. Explain how you made revisions.
- (b) Using a computer, design a new Cub badge or camp crest. You may not use clip art.
Program Suggestions
- Cubs on the Lookout - Leader Magazine, March 2007. Good explanation of part 4(b), which is often done wrong the first time.
- Computer Badge sheet for 1st Carlisle Pack
Please note that this is a pilot site intended to help Scouters leading programs within Scouts Canada and is not officially endorsed or maintained by Scouts Canada.
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http://1stcarlisle.freewebpage.org/cubs/1st_Carlisle_Computer_Badge.pdf
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