Activity can be taught in the classroom or online
Google, Windows, & Mac-friendly!
All documents are editable to meet your classroom needs.
This project is included in the Operating Systems Unit Plan- Information Technology
Help your students break down the basics of operating systems with this creative, beginner-friendly flipbook project. In this hands-on assignment, students will design a simple digital or printable flipbook that explains OS concepts in a way anyone, especially new tech users, can understand. Perfect for business, IT, computer science, or digital literacy courses, this 3-day project strengthens research, communication, and design skills.
What’s Included:
Editable 4-Part Project Slide Deck
Complete Teacher Instructions with a 3-Day Pacing Guide
Flipbook Page Guidelines & Content Prompts
Format & Design Options (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, or printable)
Bonus Page Option for Extra Credit
Grading Rubric (Printable/Editable)
Project Breakdown:
Part 1: Choose Your Format: Students select a platform—Slides, PowerPoint, Canva, or a printable format—to build their OS flipbook.
Part 2: Plan Your Pages: Students create at least five pages covering key OS topics like:
What is an Operating System?
Types of OS (Windows, macOS, Android, etc.)
Personalization Features
Common OS Problems & Solutions
Bonus Tips & Tricks (Optional)
Part 3: Design the Flipbook: Students use visuals, headers, color, and beginner-friendly language to design a readable, well-organized guide.
Part 4: Submit & (Optional) Present: Flipbooks can be submitted digitally or printed for display in the classroom. Teachers may choose to have students present or create a classroom gallery walk.
Learning Objectives:
Define and explain operating system functions
Identify and compare common OS platforms
Use analogies and visuals to simplify tech concepts
Demonstrate beginner-level troubleshooting strategies
Build communication skills through design and presentation
Perfect For:
Information Technology & Digital Literacy Units
Business & STEM Tech Classes
Intro to Computer Science
Sub Plans or Independent Projects
Visual Learners and Creative Thinkers
Why Teachers Love It:
Creative & Practical: Helps students simplify complex ideas in fun and meaningful ways
Tech-Friendly: Supports multiple digital platforms with easy-to-follow instructions
No Prep Needed: Includes project slides, rubric, and teacher instructions
Student-Centered: Encourages clarity, creativity, and real-world application
Give your students a fun and approachable way to understand operating systems with this ready-to-use, interactive flipbook project!