Computers vs Humans: Speed Challenge

STEM1st Grade8 slidesUS curriculum
Computers vs Humans: Speed Challenge

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Computers vs Humans: Speed Challenge
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Computers vs Humans: Speed Challenge

Grade 1 STEM Presentation Discovering How Fast Computers Think

What Are Computers?
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What Are Computers?

Machines that help us solve problems They use electricity to think They can do math very quickly People program them to be helpful

Speed Test: Human vs Computer
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Speed Test: Human vs Computer

Try solving: 7 + 5 Time yourself with the timer Compare to computer speed Computers solve this in 1 second!

Humans vs Computers
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Humans vs Computers

{"left":"Humans think carefully\nHumans can be creative\nHumans need time to solve problems","right":"Computers calculate instantly\nComputers follow exact instructions\nComputers never get tired"}

Why Do Computers Work So Fast?
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Why Do Computers Work So Fast?

They use electricity No need to stop and think They follow programs instantly What do you think makes them so quick?

Let's Chant Together!
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Let's Chant Together!

Click, click, fast and bright Computers think with speed and light! Humans count with care and thought Computers zoom and solve a lot!

Drawing Time: Show What You Learned
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Drawing Time: Show What You Learned

Draw yourself solving a math problem Draw a computer solving the same problem Show how fast or slow each one works Tell me about your picture!

What We Discovered Today
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What We Discovered Today

Computers solve math problems very quickly Humans think carefully and creatively Both computers and humans are helpful We can work together to solve problems!