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Lesson # 1 What is a Computer?

Have you seen a computer? What does it look like and who invented it?

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

Here are some things that a computer can do:

1. We can type letters and numbers.

2. It can solve number and problems faster and simpler.

3. We can draw and paint using the computer.

4. We can play games using the computer.

5. A computer allows us to talk to our relatives in other countries.

How about you?

Lesson #2 What does the computer do?

1. A computer can check and computer our money in the bank through
Automated Teller Machines.

2. A computer can help us predict the weather.

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

4. A computer-controlled traffic light can signal car drivers to stop

or move through traffic.
Lesson #3 How to take care of your computer?

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

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

3. Avoid playing near your computer.

4. Do not put magnetic objects near 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.

Lesson #4 Elements of the Computer

An elements means important part. The computer cannot work alone.

The first element is HARDWARE.

Hardware are parts of the computer that can be touched.

Second Element is SOFTWARE.

Software is the part of the computer that can be seen but cannot be
touched. Software let us enter words, draw pictures, and play games
in the computer.

Third element is PEOPLEWARE.

Peopleware refers to the person who knows how to use the computer.
 ACTIVITY 1

Direction: Encircle the pictures that use electricity. (6pts)

ACTIVITY 2

Direction: State other examples on what a computer can do. Give at

least 3 examples. (6pts)

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 Activity 3

Direction: Box the pictures that show different capabilities of a

computer. (5pts)

ACTIVITY 4

Direction: Paste a picture of a computer that you can search from

Google. (3pts)
 ACTIVITY 5

Direction: Put this symbol on the things that are bad for
the computer. (5pts)