Just as there are different parts of our body, a computer has different parts.

Let us learn what are these.

Screen CPU

Monitor

Mouse
Keyboard

Computer

CPU

CPU (central processing unit) is the brain of the computer. Just as our brain controls all the different

parts of the body and makes them work together, the CPU controls all other parts of the computer

and makes them work together. All other parts of the computer are connected to CPU. Just as our

brain stores a lot of information, the CPU is also the store - house of all the information in the

computer.
 Power switch (ON / OFF)

CPU

Monitor

A monitor is like a television; it shows us what work the computer carries out. This has a power

(on/off) switch. Turning the monitor off does not turn off the computer. There may also be other

buttons to be used for adjusting the image. The glass surface of the monitor is called the screen,

whereas the monitor is the entire box with the screen, case, stand and buttons.

Screen

Power switch (ON / OFF)

Monitor

Keyboard

The keyboard is made of several small buttons called 'keys'. Each key corresponds to a number or a

letter or some special function. Just as you use a pencil to write on a paper, the computer needs a

keyboard to tell it what to do.

 Keyboard

Mouse

A mouse is a pointing device that controls the movement of a pointer on the screen. A

mouse can have one to three buttons that can be clicked to perform actions on the

computer. Clicking the mouse once is called a single click while clicking it twice in

quick succession is called a double click. Depending on which side the clicked button

of a mouse is, it may be called a right click or a left click.

Mouse

Additional parts of computer

Speakers

Sounds produced by the computer or songs played on it are heard through the

speakers.
Printer

It is a device that helps you to print what you see on monitor on a paper.

Printer
Worksheet

1. Colour the parts of the computer

Monitor in Yellow, CPU in Blue, Keyboard in Green and mouse in Red
2. Identify, which are the parts of the computer and circle it

CPU Key Rat PUC Board

Keyboard Mouse Blackboard Phone Speaker

Cat Printer Cupboard Cooker Pen

3. Write the names of the following parts of computer

M __ N __ T __ R

M __U __ E

K __Y__O __ R __
C __U
4. Match the following

Keyboard

Speakers

Mouse

Monitor

5. Join the wires to the correct place

6. Which parts of the computer are similar to you?

Computer parts Human parts

CPU Voice

Monitor Brain

Speakers Face

8. Fill in the blanks

a. ___________ is the brain of the computer (Keyboard/ CPU)

b. ____________ is like a television (Speakers/ Monitor)

c. ____________ is a pointing device (Keyboard/ Mouse)

d. __________ works like pencil of the computers (Printer/ Keyboard)

e. We hear sound produced by the computer through ___________ (Printers/ Speakers)

f. __________ prints what you see on the monitor (Printer/ CPU)

g. _____________ and ____________ have power (on/ off) switch. (Keyboard/ CPU/ Mouse/
Monitor)
 COMPUTER LABORATORY RULES

1. DO NOT BRING FOOD OR DRINK INSIDE THE LABORATORY. – Computers operate using
electricity. The items inside them are delicate, so keep the computers away from any food or
drink.

2. KEEP THE WORKSTATION AREA NEAT. – This maintains the capability of the computers
and it also helps us learn better.

3. DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS. – This is to avoid technical problems that may delay us from
finishing our work.

4. SURF SAFELY. – Visit only the teacher-chosen websites. Never give personal information
online.

5. LOG OFF. – Our account is ours. This is to keep our files safe.

6. WORK QUITELY. – Working quietly will help us focus on the tasks at hand.

7. RESPECT OTHERS. – Give respect to teachers, classmates, and technicians.

8. SAVE OFTEN. – This is to avoid any file loss in case there is an unexpected power
interruption.

9. KEEP OUR FILES ORGANZED. – This is to help us track all our finished and unfinished
works.

10. PRINT ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. – All resources are limited. Print only works that are
finished and ready for printing.

STEPS ON HOW WE CAN TAKE GOOD CARE OF OUR COMPUTER

1. Our hands should be clean and dry before using our computers.
2. Place our computers in a clean, cool, and dry place.
3. Keep food or drink Wy from our computers. Food crumbs can invite insects and bacteria. If
liquid is accidentally spilled onto our computers, we call an adult.
4. Keep our computers clean at all times, especially the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Use
clean, damp cloth to clean the external parts of our computers.
5. Handle our computer devices with care.

Let us remember:

1. The monitor should be slightly below our eye level and arm’s length away. The view of the
screen should prevent us from bending our necks.
2. Use hand-friendly designed keyboard to minimize our sore wrists.
3. Use a comfortable chair that has back and foot support. Place a pillow behind our lower backs
or a footrest for our adjustments.
4. Practice proper posture. Our arms should lay close to our bodies.