Kindergarten

(1ST Trimester)
Lesson 1
What is a Computer?

A computer is an electronic machine built by man. It helps us do our work

easier. It can be used in school, homes, and offices.

Almost all of the appliances run on electricity. Just like the computer,
without electricity we cannot use the computer.

Capabilities of the Computer

Things that a computer can do:

1. We can type letters and numbers.

2. It can solve number problems faster and simpler.

3. We can draw and paint using the computer.

4. We can play games using the computer.

5. Computer allows us to talk to our relatives in other countries.

Try This One!
Activity 1
A. Directions: Place a check mark(√) in the box if the sentences state
something you can do with a computer. Place an (X) if it is something
that you cannot do with a computer.

_____1. Solve Math problems.

_____2. Clean the house.

_____3. Draw and color.

_____4. Read stories.

_____5. Plant a tree.

_____6. Feed your pet.

B. Directions: Write True if the sentence is correct and False if it is

wrong.

______6. We can type letters and numbers in the computer.

______7. A computer needs electricity for it to work well.

______8. Computers are used in playgrounds, houses and offices.

______9. Computers are electronic machines built by animals.

______10. You can solve number problems easier.

Activity 2
A. Directions: Can you help me find out what is the hidden image below? You
You can use your favorite color in connecting the dots.

B. Directions: Encircle the pictures that use electricity.

Lesson 2
What does the Computer do?

Computers today are one of the most important things we use. We can
get information from all over the world through the internet using our
computers.

There are many other things you can do using a computer aside from
adding numbers and typing letters. A computer can help you with your studies.
A computer is used to organize business documents, record products, take in
orders and print receipts.

Take a look at these many uses of a computer.

1. A computer can control traffic lights.

2. A computer can check and compute money in the bank through

Automated Teller Machines or ATM.
 3. A computer can help us predict the weather.

4. A computer can sum up the items we buy at the grocery through a bar
code reader.

Your Mission!
Activity 1
A. Directions: Color the pictures that show the different capabilities of a
computer.
Lesson 3
How to Take Care of Your computer?

A computer is a machine and it does not have feelings, but it still need our
special care. If you take care of your computer, it will have a long life.

These are the proper ways on how to take care of our computers:

1. Do not put a computer on a place with hot temperature.

2. Keep food and other liquids away from the computer.

3. Avoid playing near your computer.

4. Do not put magnetic objects near your computer.

5. Use an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) for your computer.

6. Shut down your computer properly.

7. Wipe the dust off your computer by using a clean cloth.

Try This One!
Activity 1
A. Directions: Cross (X) out the things that are bad for the computer.

B. Directions: Write T is the statement is correct and F if not on the blank

before the number.

_______1. Plug your computer on an Automatic Voltage Regulator or AVR.

_______2. Eat beside your computer.

_______3. Put the computer outside the house.

_______4. Keep the computers away from magnets.

_______5. Clean the computer with a wet cloth.

_______6. Shut down the computer properly.

_______7. Play with your friends near the computer.

_______8. Put the computer on top of a sturdy table.

Lesson 4
Elements of the Computer

An element means “important part”. The computer cannot work alone.

Aside from its important part, the computer needs more parts to work with.
A computer is a system consisting of hardware, software and people
ware. Let us know more about them.

Hardware
Hardware are parts of the computer that can be touched and you used
to control the computer. When you look at a complete set of a desktop
computer, everything you see is a hardware device.

Here are some examples of hardware:

Software
Software is the part of the computer that can be seen but cannot be
touched. It is a set of programs that run on the computer. Software lets us enter
words, draw pictures, and play games in the computer.

Here are some examples of software:

Peopleware
Did you know that not all people can be considered as peopleware?
It is because peopleware refers to the person who knows how to use the
computer.

Here are some examples of peopleware:

And these are the people who cannot be considered as peopleware:

Try This One!

Activity 1
A. Directions: Cross-out ( X )the picture if it is hardware. Box if it is a
software and check ( √ ) if it is a peopleware.
Activity 2
B. Directions: Check ( √ ) if the statement is correct. Cross ( X ) out if it is not.

_____1. Babies can be considered as peopleware.

_____2. Software is a part of the computer that cannot be touched.

_____3. Monitor is an example of hardware.

_____4. Peopleware are parts of the computer that can be touched and seen.

_____5. Microsoft word is an example of software.

_____6. Scanner and printers are an example of peopleware.

_____7. Hard wares are parts of the computer that can be seen and touched.

_____8. Peoplewares are those who know how to use computers.

Lesson 1
The Mouse and Its Parts

A mouse is a device that allows us to send commands to the computer

easily. It has a long wire that is connected to the back of the system unit.

The moving object that we see on the screen is called a mouse pointer.
We can control the movement of the mouse pointer and it follows the
directions given by the mouse. The mouse has its body parts like our body.

Basic Parts of the Mouse

Mouse Buttons
Palm Rest
Track Ball

Long wire
Palm rest – this is where we put our palm when we are using the mouse.

Long wire – this is where the signal flows to send commands to the mouse
pointer. This is attached to the system unit.

Track ball – this is the ball inside the mouse. It allows the cursor to move around
the monitor screen.

Mouse Buttons – a mouse usually has 2 to 3 buttons and these are the left
mouse button, middle mouse button, and the right mouse button.

Some mouse have scroll wheel and does not have a track ball anymore.
Here are some examples of a mouse.

Scroll Wheel
Let us practice!
Activity 1
A. Directions: Label the computer mouse below using the words from the word
bank.

long wire mouse button palm rest

1. 2.

3.
Lesson 2
Function of the Mouse

Functions of the Mouse

When the mouse and the mouse pointer work together, they can do four (4)
things on the screen.

1. Pointing – is moving the mouse pointer over an object.

2. Clicking – is done by pressing the mouse button once; by pressing the left
mouse button you can select an object on the screen.
3. Double-clicking – is done by quickly pressing the left mouse button twice. By
double-clicking, you can open the selected object on the screen.

4. Dragging – is done by pressing the left mouse button, without releasing it,
while moving the mouse. Dragging allows us to move an object from one
place to another.

Let us practice!
Practical Test
Directions: Do the following using your mouse.

1. pointing

2. clicking

3. double-clicking

4. dragging