COMPUTERS

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPUTERS ACADEMICS BELT LOOP

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain the 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.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMPUTERS 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 20 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 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 write a thank-you letter to someone.
7. Log on to the Internet. Visit the Boy Scouts of America homepage (http://www.bsa.scouting.org).
8. Discuss with an adult personal safety rules you should use while using the Internet.
9. Practice a new computer game for two weeks. Demonstrate an improvement in your scores.
10. Correspond with a friend using e-mail. Have at least five e-mail replies from your friend.
11. Visit a local business or government agency that uses a large mainframe computer to handle their business. Be able to explain how computers save them time and money in carrying out their work.