Equipment

Overview
In this short lesson, students learn that computers, like other objects, are property and should be respected.

TEKS: 123:64, 7abc

Objectives

Recognize that objects, including computer equipment, have owners

Identify the school as the owner of its computers and related equipment

Demonstrate respect for the property of other people and the school

Teach 1

		Walk around the room, pointing to objects (for example: backpacks, lunch boxes, items on the teacher's desk, furniture, toys, and computer equipment). Have students identify each object and its owner.
		Explain that everyone must show respect for the belongings of others, including things that belong to the school. Discuss ways to show respect, including asking permission to use them and being gentle when handling them.

Teach 2

		Distribute the activity sheet.
		Discuss the situation pictured. Have children students guess the objects to which the boy is referring (desk, chair, computer, backpack, scarf, toy, book, ball, or crayon). For each object, have students suggest the girl's reply.
		Read the text to the children and invite them to give examples of how they wish people to respect the things they own and how they respect those that others own.

Close

		Ask: Name some things that belong to people.
		Ask: Whose computer is that (point to one in the room)?
		Ask: How do you show respect for things that belong to other people?