Exploring Computer Parts: A Fun Adventure!

Computer Science Grades 1st Grade 4:42 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about the different parts of a computer and what they do! We'll discover the brain of the computer, how to type, and how we see things on the screen.

Video Resource

How to Learn about computer parts | Exercise | Kidz Korner Creative Learning | Kids Computer Class

Kidz Korner Creative learning

Duration: 4:42
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Key Concepts

  • CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The brain of the computer
  • Monitor - The screen that shows us information
  • Keyboard - Used for typing letters and numbers
  • Mouse - Used to point at things on the monitor
  • Printer - Makes a hard copy

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the main parts of a computer (CPU, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Printer).
  • Describe the basic function of each computer part.
  • Understand that computers help us do things.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Start by asking students if they know what a computer is and what it can do. Show a picture of a computer and its main parts. Briefly explain that today they will learn about these parts and their jobs.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'How to Learn about computer parts' from Kidz Korner Creative Learning. Encourage students to pay attention to the different computer parts mentioned.
  • Discussion and Explanation (10 mins)
    After the video, discuss each computer part. Use simple language to explain what each part does. For example: 'The CPU is like the brain, it tells the computer what to do.' 'The monitor is like a TV screen, it shows us pictures and words.' 'The keyboard lets us type letters and numbers.' 'The mouse lets us point and click on things.' 'The printer makes paper copies.'
  • Activity: Matching Game (10 mins)
    Prepare a matching game with pictures of computer parts and their names. Students match the picture to the correct name.
  • Recap and Quiz (5 mins)
    Review all the key concepts. Administer the Fill in the Blank and/or Multiple Choice quiz.

Interactive Exercises

  • Computer Part Charades
    Students act out different computer parts, and the rest of the class guesses which part they are portraying. Example: Miming typing on a keyboard or moving a mouse.
  • Computer Part Hunt
    Have pictures of computer parts hidden around the room. Have students find them and name them.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing to do on a computer?
  • Why is it important to know the different parts of a computer?

Skills Developed

  • Identification of computer components
  • Understanding of basic computer functions
  • Vocabulary development related to technology

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which part is the brain of the computer?

Correct Answer: CPU

Question 2:

Which part looks like a TV?

Correct Answer: Monitor

Question 3:

Which part helps you type?

Correct Answer: Keyboard

Question 4:

Which part do you use to point at things on the screen?

Correct Answer: Mouse

Question 5:

Which part makes a paper copy?

Correct Answer: Printer

Question 6:

What does a CPU do?

Correct Answer: Thinks for the computer

Question 7:

What is the monitor for?

Correct Answer: Showing words and pictures

Question 8:

What do you use a keyboard for?

Correct Answer: Typing letters and numbers

Question 9:

The mouse helps us to _____ on the screen.

Correct Answer: Point

Question 10:

The printer helps us make...

Correct Answer: Paper copies

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The ______ is the brain of the computer.

Correct Answer: CPU

Question 2:

You can type using the ________.

Correct Answer: keyboard

Question 3:

The ________ shows us pictures and words.

Correct Answer: monitor

Question 4:

We use a _______ to point at things.

Correct Answer: mouse

Question 5:

A ______ makes a hard copy.

Correct Answer: printer

Question 6:

The brain of the computer is called the ________.

Correct Answer: CPU

Question 7:

The monitor shows us all the ________ done on a computer.

Correct Answer: work

Question 8:

A keyboard has many ______ on it.

Correct Answer: keys

Question 9:

We can click using the _______.

Correct Answer: mouse

Question 10:

The printer prints on ____.

Correct Answer: paper

Educational Standards

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.CS.D.01:With guidance, select and use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks for an intended outcome. K.CS.D.01:Describe how people use computers to solve problems.

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