SC.4.CO.1.7

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Compare hardware and software.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Instruction includes defining examples of hardware such as keyboard, laptop, tablet, mouse and monitors.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes defining examples of software such as applications, word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation tools and electronic games.

Clarification 3: Instruction includes comparing similarities and differences of hardware and software.

General Information
Subject Area: Computer Science (Starting 2025-2026)
Grade: 4
Strand: Computing Components
Standard: Introduce foundational computer literacy skills.
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/24
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5002034: Grade 4 Foundations of Computer Science (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))
5002040: Grades 3-5 Unplugged Computer Science (Specifically in versions: 2025 and beyond (current))

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Related Resources

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Original Student Tutorial

Land of Techopia: The Tale of Hardware and Software:

Learn about the difference between hardware and software and how they work together to help a computer perform functions in this interactive computer science tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Computer Science Original Student Tutorials

Land of Techopia: The Tale of Hardware and Software:

Learn about the difference between hardware and software and how they work together to help a computer perform functions in this interactive computer science tutorial.

Student Resources

Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Original Student Tutorial

Land of Techopia: The Tale of Hardware and Software:

Learn about the difference between hardware and software and how they work together to help a computer perform functions in this interactive computer science tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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