Computer Fun Quiz: Exploring Technology

Computer Science Grades 1st Grade 5:31 Video
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Lesson Description

An engaging lesson for 1st graders to introduce basic computer concepts through a fun quiz and activities.

Video Resource

COMPUTER FUN QUIZ 🖥️ | Computer Learning for Kids | Fun Activity | Multiple Choice Questions | Quiz

Kidz Korner Creative learning

Duration: 5:31
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Key Concepts

  • Basic computer parts (monitor, keyboard, mouse)
  • Functions of computer parts
  • Computers in everyday life

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
  • Students will be able to describe the basic function of a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
  • Students will be able to recognize that computers are used in different ways.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they know about computers. Where do they see computers? What do they use them for? Briefly introduce the concept that a computer helps us do different things.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Computer Fun Quiz' video. Encourage students to participate and answer the questions.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, discuss the questions that were in the video. Review the correct answers and explain any concepts that students found difficult.
  • Activity: Computer Parts Matching (10 mins)
    Give each student a worksheet with pictures of a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Have them label the parts or match the pictures to the correct names.
  • Quiz Time (5 mins)
    Have students complete both the multiple choice and fill in the blank quizzes.

Interactive Exercises

  • Computer Parts Matching
    A worksheet activity where students match pictures of computer parts (monitor, keyboard, mouse) with their corresponding names. This can be modified to include drawing lines or coloring.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing to do on a computer?
  • Where have you seen computers being used outside of school or home?
  • What is the most important part of the computer?

Skills Developed

  • Computer Literacy
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Observation Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these looks like a TV screen?

Correct Answer: Monitor

Question 2:

Which of these has lots of buttons with letters and numbers?

Correct Answer: Keyboard

Question 3:

Which of these do you move with your hand to point and click?

Correct Answer: Mouse

Question 4:

Which part of the computer lets you see pictures and words?

Correct Answer: Monitor

Question 5:

Which part of the computer lets you type your name?

Correct Answer: Keyboard

Question 6:

Which of these is NOT a part of the computer?

Correct Answer: Book

Question 7:

We can use a computer to...?

Correct Answer: All of the Above

Question 8:

Which part helps you click on things?

Correct Answer: Mouse

Question 9:

What part looks like a typewriter?

Correct Answer: Keyboard

Question 10:

What is used to see what is on the computer?

Correct Answer: The Monitor

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The _________ lets you see pictures and words on the computer.

Correct Answer: monitor

Question 2:

You can type using the _________.

Correct Answer: keyboard

Question 3:

The _________ helps you move the arrow on the screen.

Correct Answer: mouse

Question 4:

A computer can help you ________ new things.

Correct Answer: learn

Question 5:

The monitor looks like a _______.

Correct Answer: TV

Question 6:

You can ________ games on a computer.

Correct Answer: play

Question 7:

The keyboard has many __________.

Correct Answer: buttons

Question 8:

You hold the _________ with your hand.

Correct Answer: mouse

Question 9:

The keyboard has both letters and ___________.

Correct Answer: numbers

Question 10:

The computer is a helpful __________.

Correct Answer: tool

Educational Standards

1.CS.D.01:With guidance, select and use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome. 1.CS.HS.01:Use appropriate terminology in naming and describing the function of common computing devices and components (e.g., mouse is used to control the cursor). 1.IC.CU.01:Identify how people use different types of technologies in their daily work and personal lives.

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