Welcome Today we are going to learn about the parts of the computer. We will be using computers at school for a variety of reasons. We will write, draw, color, read, research and play on the computers, in the lab. Most of you have computers at home that you can use and some of the things we learn can be done at home too! We always need to follow 3 main guidelines when using the computer: Please do not ever have food or drinks at or around the computers Always leave the computer area clean and neat for others Have fun while you are learning & allow others to learn Click here to go back

Parts of the Computer Click on any part of the computer to find out more about it. Click HERE to test your knowledge!

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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 back

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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. Click here to go back

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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! Click here to go back

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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 back

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Power button for monitor CPU Central Processing Unit Power button for monitor Power button for computer 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. Click here to go back

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Floppy Disk Floppy disks are small removable diskettes, that you can save information on, and take it with you to another computer. You insert disks into a device called a disk drive, which is located in the CPU. You can watch a Brainpop movie on disks. Click here to go back

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CD Compact 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-ROM player, which is located in the CPU. A DVD can also sometimes be viewed on a computer Click here to go back

USB Flash Drive Insert flash drive into USB port 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 back

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Digital Camera Insert camera cord drive into USB port 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. Click here to go back

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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. Click here to go back

This is the part of the computer that you can type on to put information into the computer. It is called a: A. Monitor C. Keyboard B. Mouse D. Printer

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You can store files on one of these. They are called: A. CPUs C. Mice B. Floppy Disks D. Keyboards

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This is the part of the computer that you see information on This is the part of the computer that you see information on. It is called a: A. Monitor C. Keyboard B. Mouse D. Printer

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This is a type of disk that can store a large amount of information This is a type of disk that can store a large amount of information. It is called a: A. Mouse C. Floppy Disk B. CPU D. CD – Compact Disk

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This is the part of the computer that prints out text or graphics on paper. It is called a: A. Printer C. Keyboard B. Mouse D. Monitor

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This is the part of the computer that moves the cursor or pointer on the screen. It is called a: A. Monitor C. Keyboard B. Mouse D. CPU

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This is the most important part of the computer, also known as the “brain” of the computer. It is called a: A. CPU C. Monitor B. Mouse D. Printer

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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 C. Keyboard B. Laptop D. CPU

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This is a camera that records images digitally and allows you to download them into your computer. Pictures can be taken in color or black and white. Some can even record a short movie. It is called a: A. Monitor C. Digital Camera B. Mouse D. Printer

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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 B. Laptop D. USB Flash drive

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