IT Spark Class- 1

1 For Age Group 5 to 7 years COMPUTER BOOK Computer Education Series Concept by: Composed by: Contributed by: Gagan Agarwal David S. Gareema Balwani Hitesh Saini Founder M.D. CLDP, MCA,15 yrs exp. with NIIT Jameel Khan

Contents 1. Computer: 4 5. The Keyboard 32 A Digital Machine  Alphabet Keys 41  Number Keys  Machines  Other Keys  Supplement-2: Tux Typing  What is a Computer? 2. Parts of a Computer 12  Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse 6. Drawing with Computers 43  Parts of Paint Window 53  CPU, Speakers, Headphones,  Making a Drawing  Supplement-3: Tux Paint Joystick & Printer 3. Computer Etiquette 18  Turning the Computer on and Off  Steps to Take Care of your Computer 4. Taming the Mouse 24  Mouse Buttons 30  Mouse Functions  Supplement-1: ABCcolor

SAFE COMPAUNTDINHGAPPINESS INTERNET USAGE DONT’S 1. Don't give anyone your password & other details as well as any information about your family. 2. Don't talk to strangers on the Internet. 3. Don't agree to meet any of your online friends in person. 4. Don't fill in any form online that asks for details like address or phone number. 5. Don't visit any online chat room without elder’s or parent's permission. 6. Don't watch online any stuff that you think your parents won't like. 7. Don't post family and personal pictures without your parents' knowledge. 8. Don't download/install anything on your PC without your parents' permission. 9. If you have any doubts, ask your parents, teachers or elders. 10. If anyone cyberbullies, get in touch with your teachers and parents. CYBERBULLYING Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. How to keep safe?  Don't respond to any emails or messages sent by anyone who cyberbullies you.  Don't cyberbully others online. Respect everyone’s privacy and rights.  Save the messages and screen-shots of the messages as an evidence of cyberbullying.  If you are being bullied, inform your elders immediately.

1 Computer: A Digital Machine Dear teacher, Yes children, we We have learnt that shall learn about computer is an machines as amazing machine. well as our Please tell us about it. friend computer. Dear children! Do you know? First, mankind invented wheel. Wheel inspired the invention of machines. Today we have various types of machine around us. Can you name a few of them? See-saw is a simple Refrigerator is a machine Your toy car is a machine which makes that keeps our food fresh. tiny machine. you happy. What is a Machine?  A machine is a gadget that makes our work easier.  It makes our work faster.  A machine saves our time and energy. 4

Let us see various types of machine and how they help us in our daily life. Manual Machines Manual machines work with human or animal power. A cart is pulled Scissors are by animals. worked by hand. A pencil is rolled by Bow and arrow need A nail clipper is hand in the both the hands. worked by hands. sharpener. Automatic Machines Some machines use power to work. Such machines are called automatic machines. Machines get power from fuel and electricity. Machines that run on fuel. Car School bus Helicopter Ship Motor cycle 5

 Car, helicopter, motor cycle, school bus and ship are driven by fuel.  Fan, refrigerator, television, computer and washing machine work on electricity. Machines that run on electricity. Fan Television Washing machine Refrigerator Computer Do You Know ? Some machines get power from Many machines also run on solar batteries. See the examples below. power. Solar power comes from the sun. See the examples below. Solar Solar Lantern Cooker Torch Cell Phone Toy Car Let us see the difference between Manual and Automatic Machines. Manual Machine Automatic Machine  A manual machine works by  An automatic machine does physical efforts. not need any physical effort for its functionality.  A manual machine doesn’t need any fuel or electricity.  An automatic machine needs the fuel or electricity to work.  It can not work for a long time because it works on man  It can work for a long time power. continuously. Examples: bicycle, sharpener, cart, Examples: motorcycle, electric see-saw, bow and arrow. toaster, fan, computer. 6

Fun Zone Observe various machines used at your home and school. Collect and paste picture of one manual machine, a machine which runs on fuel and a machine which runs on electricity. Manual machine Machine runs on fuel Machine runs on electricity Computer - An Automatic Digital Machine Computer is most intelligent of all the electronic machines. How? It performs a variety of tasks for us. Depending on our needs, there are various types of computer. Various Types of Computer  Some computers are larger in size while other computers are smaller.  Some computers are shared by many people. Other computers are for personal use. This is a Desktop computer. This is an All-in-One computer. These computers are commonly used at homes and offices. 7

This is a Laptop This is a Tablet This is a Smart Phone These are for personal use. Uses of Computers Children! where have you seen computers? Today they are found all around us. 1. At School 2. At Home 3. At Shopping Mall 4. At Bank & Office 5. At Airport & Railway Station 8

How Computers Help Us? On a computer we can do many things like: 1. Watching cartoon movies. 2. Playing games like car racing, chess, etc. 3. Doing mathematical calculations. 4. Typing stories and poems. 5. Drawing pictures like cartoon, greeting cards etc. 6. Listening to music. 7. Ordering food. 8. Planning our holidays. 9. Do online shopping. Quick Review  A machine makes our work easier.  Manual machines work with animal or human power.  Automatic machines run on fuel or electricity.  A computer is an automatic machine.  Computers are of various types like desktop PC, all-in-one computer, laptop, tablet and smart phone. A. Choose the correct answer. 1. See-saw is an example of __________________ machine. a) Manual b) Automatic 2. A Ship is a machine that runs on ____________. a) Fuel b) Electricity 3. Refrigerator is an example of ______________ machine. a) Manual b) Automatic 9

4. An/a ___________________________ machine can work for a long time continuously. a) Manual b) Powerful c) Human d) Automatic 5. A tablet is a type of ________________. a) Manual machine b) Computer c) Desktop d) Smart phone B. Tick (3) the correct statement and cross (5) out the wrong one: 1. Computers are of different sizes. 2. All the computers are for personal use. 3. A smart phone is a type of computer. 4. A laptop is smaller than a tablet. 5. A computer is a machine. C. Fill in the blanks: Laptop, Personal, Machine, Sharpener, Electricity 1. A ______________ saves our time and energy. 2. A ______________ is a manual machine. 3. Washing machine runs on ______________. 4. __________ is a type of computer. 5. A smart phone is for ____________ use. D. Match the following: a 1 Manual machine c 2 Automatic machine 3 Tablet bd 4 All-in-One PC 10

E. Complete the places where we see computers: 12 S__H__ __L B__ __ KS 3 4 SH__PP__NG M__LL A__RP__RT Teacher's Signature : __________________ Teacher's Remark : WEB LINKS https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/C/computer.html https://www.defit.org/computers-what-is-digital-computer/ Teacher’s Corner Dear teachers, please focus on why machines are categorised as manual, automatic, electrical, electronic and digital. 11

2 Parts of a Computer Dear teacher, Yes students! Does a computer A computer has have different different parts and parts? we will learn about them with their uses and features. Dear children, As all the machines have different parts, a computer also has many parts. A computer system is shown here with its basic parts like CPU Box, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse and Speakers. Monitor CPU Box Speakers Keyboard Mouse Let us learn about some of its parts. All the parts of a computer work together to perform a task. 12

Monitor  A monitor looks like a television (TV).  It shows us the work done on a computer.  We can watch movies and cartoons like Doraemon, Little Krishna, etc. on it. Keyboard Do You Know ?  It is like a typewriter. There are more than 100 keys  It consists of small buttons, on a keyboard. called keys.  It helps us to type words and numbers (by pressing the keys). Note Pressing the keys of a keyboard to write on a computer is called typing. Mouse  A mouse is a pointing device.  It is used for pointing and choosing pictures/icons. Note Pressing the mouse button is called clicking. When we move the mouse with our hand, a pointer on the monitor also moves in the same direction. You can also play games using a mouse. 13

C.P.U. This is the CPU box. (System Unit).  C.P.U. stands for Central Processing Unit.  It is also called the brain of a computer.  It helps the computer to think and work. The CPU is located inside the CPU box. This is the CPU. Speakers  Speakers are used to listen to music or any sound played on the computer.  They usually come in pairs. Do You Know ? Bluetooth speakers are wireless (they do not have wires). Headphones  Headphones are used to listen to the music or sound without disturbing others. We should listen to the music on the headphones with low volume otherwise it will damage our eardrums. Joystick  A joystick is used to play games on a computer.  We can control the pointer (player) on the monitor using this. 14

Printer  Printer helps us to print the work done on the computer on a paper. The printed paper which comes out from the printer is called a printout. Fun Activity Look at the pictures and find their names in grid. S MON I T O R XM U K Z P D L AWP O P R I NT ERVQU GP S P EAKER S K E Y BOARDE E Quick Review  We use different keys on the keyboard to type on a computer.  A computer is made up of many parts.  A monitor shows the work done on a computer.  A keyboard is used for typing.  A mouse is used to point at things on the monitor.  CPU is the brain of a computer.  Speakers help us to listen to the sound given by the computer.  Headphones are used to listen to music without disturbing others.  A joystick is used to play games on a computer.  A printer prints the work done on a computer on a paper. 15

Fun Zone Circle the odd one out. 1. 2. A. Choose the correct answer. 1. The printed paper that comes out of a printer is called a ______. a) Printout b) Copy c) Paper d) Print 2. The ______ is the brain of a computer. a) Keyboard b) Mouse c) CPU d) Monitor 3. A _______ is used to play games on a computer. a) Keyboard b) CPU c) Monitor d) Joystick 4. Small buttons on a keyboard are called the _______. a) Keys b) Buttons c) Bars d) Sections B. Fill in the blanks: Headphone, Typing, Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor 1. ________________ shows the work done on a computer. 2. A ________________ is like a typewriter. 16

3. _________________ is a pointing device. 4. ________ is used to listen to the music without disturbing others. 5. Pressing the keys of a keyboard to write on a computer is called ________________. C. Complete the following words with correct letters. 1. M O SE 2. M O IT R 3. P IN ER 4. K E BOA D D. Match the following: a 1. Monitor d b 2. Mouse e 3. Joystick c 4. Keyboard f 5. Headphone 6. Speakers Teacher's Signature : __________________ Teacher's Remark : WEB https://www.informationq.com/about-the-basic-parts-of-a-computer-with-devices/ https://kids.kiddle.co/Computer_hardware LINKS Teacher’s Corner Dear teachers, please help the students to identify and write the names of the different parts of a computer they see in the lab. 17

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