Help with my graduation project for high school.. please

Christopher561 · Post by **Christopher561** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 2:51 pm

Hello, I think this is becoming a Little bit of a habit.I keep coming here for help with my school work. I guess its because I keep forgetting to ask teachers and when I need questions others ain't around and since my topic is "How to build a computer" I assumed people at speed guide would be able to help me. I always say that I would appreciate it a lot and I really do..

The problem I'm having with my graduation project is, theres a question in the proposal prewriting that asks... "List other academic areas(for example, math, science, history, health, etc.) that will be integrated into your project and describe how you will apply knowledge and skills in those areas to complete your project?"

I cant come up with a answer for this question, I'm kinda stumped... I just need to find a answer to that question for my topic "how to build a computer"

I just cant figure out how to find a academic area that would use in building a computer.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:04 pm

1) you need math to be able to figure out what you can afford to buy as far as pieces. budgeting is all about the math lol

2) your turn

Christopher561 · Post by **Christopher561** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:09 pm

Noevo wrote:1) you need math to be able to figure out what you can afford to buy as far as pieces. budgeting is all about the math lol

2) your turn

I was also thinking english, no matter what you gotta know proper english and know how to spell the computer parts correctly.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:12 pm

Christopher561 wrote:I was also thinking english, no matter what you gotta know proper english and know how to spell the computer parts correctly.

Right idea! Might be better going with you need the ability to read and comprehend complex instructions

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:16 pm

Math could help setting up the processor speed, fsb x multiplyer.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:41 pm

Noevo wrote:Right idea! Might be better going with you need the ability to read and comprehend complex instructions

That might work if all the instructions weren't written in Engrish.

morbidpete · Post by **morbidpete** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:42 pm

computers are a science in them self..

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 5:02 pm

Can be health related. If you don't know what u're doing, u'll be stressed and might go into a deep depression.

You can also talk about the history of computers and how it become so user friendly nowadays. Anyone can put a computer together following steps.

vinnie · Post by **vinnie** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 5:25 pm

Maths - prices, energy consumptions
Health - ergonomics such as keyboard, wrist support, monitor type and quality etc
History - how building a computer has changed over time- ie once it was the only way to get a computer, build it yourself.

... and so forth.

thepieman · Post by **thepieman** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:24 pm

Math: The chip itself performs millions of mathematical functions, like Graphics (The Video from the software, to the CPU, the bus, to the Video Card, then the Video card transforms it to a Video signal

Science: The CPU is made with Silicon so I would go with that as being a scientific discovery that has helped develop newer and faster chips with less heat and lower power consumptions

History: I shouldn't have to explain the vast history to you about how the worlds first Computer took up almost a city block to perform some basic mathematical skills as compared to the powerhouse in something 1,000,000 smaller than the original. Im sure you already knew that.

Health: well I guess you could go with the idea that computers help with health by creating newer better drugs, prosthetic limbs thru robotics, even like SG's folding team where we use all our computers to help find cures for cancer and fold human genome.

I think you got a good idea and can work from there. Good luck

Pie

chevyman282 · Post by **chevyman282** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:32 pm

sociality, is important on how you react with others on the net..especially when you want help with a project..just kidding, your doing fine..

chevyman..

Massa · Post by **Massa** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:10 pm

At a deeper level:

Physics: Encmpasses the theory behind why it works.
Math: Part of physics and how computers work period.
Creative Design/Art: A computer cannot be built without some form of creativity.

SeedOfChaos · Post by **SeedOfChaos** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:21 pm

LOL Creative design examples: ATA cables, RJ-45 connectors, slot-to-socket converters (slockets), jumpers, the qwerty keyboard, etc.

AceFireball · Post by **AceFireball** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:41 pm

Math: Problem solving skills

Its rare that you can build a computer and not run into at least one MINOR problem that needs a somewhat creative solution...if not a large problem that needs a very creative solution.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:01 pm

Mechanical.......You have to be able to use a screwdriver. Insert parts....Look things over for possible problems. You have to visualize and use a bit of logic as to what goes where...Sometimes the manuals aren't a lot of help.

After all this great help we've given you over the years...hopefully your the Valedictorian of your class?

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:06 pm

downhill wrote:After all this great help we've given you over the years...hopefully your the Valedictorian of your class?

I'd say he's lucky he's gotten this far with our help.

Noevo · Post by **Noevo** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 10:20 pm

Immortal wrote:I'd say he's lucky he's gotten this far with our help.

shocked me he's graduating!

just messin' chris

Christopher561 · Post by **Christopher561** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:50 pm

WOW! Thank you guys!! I never knew I would get such a great response! thank you so much!!

Christopher561 · Post by **Christopher561** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:54 pm

Noevo wrote:shocked me he's graduating!

just messin' chris

No I'm actually surprised my self, I failed my pssa math and english assessment. I'm now in classes that go through each standard to make sure I know how to do each standard. I started to struggle during 11th grade year it was tough especially algebra 2. and well for the English Its self explanatory :-(

ARS · Post by **ARS** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 8:22 am

Wow guys, with all the responses compiled you can right a wonderful essay on this topic, with a li'l bit of more detail. Brilliant job SG!