parts of the computer

WelcomeToday we are going to learn about the Today we are going to learn about the parts of the computer. We will be parts of the computer. We will be using computers at school for a variety using computers at school for a variety of reasons. We will write, draw, color, of reasons. We will write, draw, color, read, research and play on the read, research and play on the computers, in the lab. Most of you computers, in the lab. Most of you have computers at home that you can have computers at home that you can use and some of the things we learn use and some of the things we learn can be done at home too! We always can be done at home too! We always need to follow 3 main guidelines when need to follow 3 main guidelines when using the computer:using the computer:

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• Please do not ever have food or drinks at or around the Please do not ever have food or drinks at or around the computerscomputers

• Always leave the computer area clean and neat for othersAlways leave the computer area clean and neat for others

• Have fun while you are learning & allow others to learnHave fun while you are learning & allow others to learn

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Parts of the Computer

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Monitor

• The monitor is part of the computer that displays the information.• It contains the screen, which is the part that you look at.• Monitors come in all shapes and sizes. Click here to go ba

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Keyboard

• The keyboard is the set of keys that lets you put information into the computer.• Typing programs, such as Type to Learn Jr., All the Right Type, & New Keys for Kids can help you learn how to use the keyboard.

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Mouse

• The mouse is a device that moves the cursor or pointer on the screen.• Mice come in all shapes and sizes.• Why do you think they call it a mouse?• You can watch a Brainpop movie on mice!

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Printer

• A printer is a device that prints text or graphics on paper.• There are many different types of printers.• We use network laser printers in our classrooms, and in the lab.• You can watch a Brainpop movie on printers.Click here to go ba

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CPUCentral Processing Unit

• The CPU is the brain of the computer. You turn on the Computer by pushing on the power button located on the front of the CPU.• The CPU is the most important part of the computer.• The monitor also has a power button that turns the screen on or off.• CPU’s come in all shapes and sizes.

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Power button for computer

Power button

for monitor

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Floppy Disk

• Floppy disks are small removable diskettes, that you can saveinformation on, and take it with you to another computer.• You insert disks into a device called a disk drive, whichis located in the CPU.• You can watch a Brainpop movie on disks.

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CDCompact Disk

• A CD is another type of disk, which can hold large amounts of data, music or a mixture of both.• A CD can be used by inserting it into the CD-ROMplayer, which is located in the CPU.• A DVD can also sometimes be viewed on a computer

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USB Flash Drive

• This is a small portable digital card that stores information • People can take this with them when traveling or working in a different location. • It can transport programs, data or work onto another computer. Click here to go ba

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Insert flash drive into USB port

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Digital Camera

• This is a small portable digital camera that takes photos and often records short movies onto a memory card.• People can take this with them when traveling or working and “download” the photos into a computer to edit or print. • These cameras can also be taken to a store that will print out all of the photos on the memory card.

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Insert camera cord drive into USB port

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Laptop Computer

• This is a smaller portable computer that works the same as a desktop computer in the lab, classroom, home or office.• People can take this with them when traveling or working in a different location, away at college or in other areas. • It has the same programs, uses and functions and can be used with another computer or alone.

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This is the part of the computer that you can type on to put information into the computer. It is called a:

A. Monitor

D. Printer

C. Keyboard

B. Mouse

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You can store files on one of these. They are called:

A. CPUs

D. Keyboards

C. Mice

B. Floppy Disks

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This is the part of the computer that you seeinformation on. It is called a:

A. Monitor

D. Printer

C. Keyboard

B. Mouse

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This is a type of disk that can store a large amountof information. It is called a:

A. Mouse

D. CD – Compact Disk

C. Floppy Disk

B. CPU

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This is the part of the computer that prints out text orgraphics on paper. It is called a:

A. Printer

D. Monitor

C. Keyboard

B. Mouse

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This is the part of the computer that moves the cursor orpointer on the screen. It is called a:

A. Monitor

D. CPU

C. Keyboard

B. Mouse

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This is the most important part of the computer, alsoknown as the “brain” of the computer. It is called a:

A. CPU

D. Printer

C. Monitor

B. Mouse

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This is a smaller more portable computer that people can take with them when traveling or working in a

different location, other than a classroom or lab. It is called a:

A. Monitor

D. CPU

C. Keyboard

B. Laptop

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This is a camera that records images digitally and allows

you to download them into your computer. Picturescan be taken in color or black and white. Some can

even record a short movie. It is called a:

A. Monitor

D. Printer

C. Digital Camera

B. Mouse

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This is a small portable digital card that stores information that people can take with them when traveling or working in a different location. It can

transport programs, data or work onto another computer. It is called a:

A. Monitor C. CPU

D. USB Flash drive

B. Laptop

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