Computer Science
Grade 1
20 min
Parts of a Computer Review
Parts of a Computer Review
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Point to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Say the name of the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Describe the job of the monitor in one simple sentence.
Describe the job of the keyboard in one simple sentence.
Describe the job of the mouse in one simple sentence.
Match a computer part to its picture.
A computer is like a team of helpers! 🤖 Do you know the name of each helper?
Today, we will learn the names of the main computer parts. We will also learn what each part does. This helps us use the computer for fun games and learning!
Real-World Applications
Watching cartoons on the screen
Typing your name with the letter keys
Clicking on a fun game with the mouse
Listening to a story from the speakers
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Monitor 🖥️The monitor is the computer's screen.It shows us fun videos, games, and pictures, just like a TV.
Keyboard ⌨️The keyboard has many letter and number buttons.We press the keys to type our name or write a story.
Mouse 🖱️The mouse is a small tool we move with our hand.It helps us point to things and click on them, like a magic wand.
Computer Case (Tower) 📦This box holds the computer's brain.All the smart parts that make the computer work are inside.
Speakers 🔊Speakers are the computer's voice.They let us hear music, sounds in games, and people talking.
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Core Syntax & Patterns
Telling Parts (Input)
The keyboard and mouse tell the computer what to do.
We use these parts to give the computer instructions, like typing or clicking.
Showing Parts (Output)
The monitor and speakers show us what the computer is doing.
These parts give us back information, like pictures, words, and sounds.
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Challenging
You are making a 'Happy Birthday' video for a friend. You need to show your face singing and record the song. Which two parts must be turned on and working?
A.Webcam and Microphone
B.Mouse and Keyboard
C.Speakers and Printer
D.Monitor and Tower
Challenging
If the computer tower is the 'brain' and the monitor is the 'face', what is the mouse most like?
A.The computer's ears
B.The computer's hand
C.The computer's voice
D.The computer's feet
Challenging
You do these steps in order: 1. Turn on the tower. 2. Turn on the monitor. 3. Move the mouse. 4. An arrow on the screen moves. What does step 4 tell you for sure?
A.The keyboard is working
B.The sound is on
C.The printer has paper
D.The mouse is connected and working
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