grades 3-6 (computer basics) 09/07/15-09/12/15

Computer BasicsLesson #3

Basic Computer Operations/Input & Outputs

Spotlight Searches the computers hard drive for any file or

program with the name you search.

Control/Click

Desktop: Gives you options to create a folders and organize your desktop by cleaning up and arranging icons.

Text/pictures: Copy/paste/save /edit/ info/ SPELL CHECK/ Open with…

Control Click (Desktop)

Control Click (Image)

System Preferences

Display/duel display Dock Network Mouse Sound options

Inputs/Outputs What is an input and give an example (sends along electrical signal to a device:

Mouse/Phone Charger/ Microphones/ keyboard)

What is a output and give an example (Displays electrical signal: TV screen/Speakers/

Printer)

Where would you plug in the guitar?

Where would you plug in the speaker?

Think of what device is sending the signal and what device will be displaying the signal.

Commands!

Command + S = Save

Command + Z = Undo

Technology