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Parts of Computer

Welcome to the chapter on Parts of Computer for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about the different parts of a computer, what they look like, and what they do. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name the main parts of a computer and tell what each part is used for.

Introduction

A computer is made up of many parts. Each part has a special job. All the parts work together to help us use the computer easily and quickly.

Key Concepts

  • Monitor: Shows pictures, words, and videos.
  • Keyboard: Used to type letters, numbers, and symbols.
  • Mouse: Used to point, click, and draw on the screen.
  • CPU: The brain of the computer. Helps the computer to think and work.
  • Speakers: Make sound. We can listen to music and sounds from the computer.
  • Printer: Prints pictures and words on paper.

1. Monitor

The monitor looks like a TV. It shows us what we are doing on the computer. We can see pictures, words, and videos on the monitor.

2. Keyboard

The keyboard has many buttons called keys. We use the keyboard to type letters, numbers, and symbols on the computer.

3. Mouse

The mouse looks like a small animal! It helps us to point, click, and draw on the screen. We move the mouse with our hand.

4. CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The CPU is called the brain of the computer. It helps the computer to think and work. The CPU is usually a big box that connects to the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

5. Speakers

Speakers make sound. We can listen to music, songs, and other sounds from the computer using speakers.

6. Printer

The printer prints pictures and words from the computer onto paper. We use the printer to get our work on paper.

Fun Activity: Match the Parts!

Look at the pictures of computer parts in your book. Can you match the names to the correct pictures? Try drawing each part and write its name below.

Summary

  • A computer has many parts. Each part has a special job.
  • The main parts are monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU, speakers, and printer.
  • All parts work together to help us use the computer.

Practice Questions

Try these questions to test your understanding:

  1. Name any three parts of a computer.
  2. What does the monitor do?
  3. Which part is called the brain of the computer?
  4. What do we use the keyboard for?
  5. What does a printer do?

Challenge Yourself

  • Draw and color a computer. Label its parts.
  • Ask your family which computer part they use the most and why.

Did You Know?

  • Some computers are very small and do not have all these parts!
  • Laptops have a keyboard, monitor, and CPU all in one!

Glossary

  • Monitor: The screen of the computer.
  • Keyboard: The part with keys to type.
  • Mouse: The part used to point and click.
  • CPU: The brain of the computer.
  • Printer: The part that prints on paper.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Monitor, keyboard, mouse (any three parts)
  2. The monitor shows pictures, words, and videos.
  3. CPU is called the brain of the computer.
  4. We use the keyboard to type letters, numbers, and symbols.
  5. A printer prints pictures and words on paper.

Remember, all parts of the computer are important and help us do our work easily!

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