๐ Topic Summary
Let's go on a hardware hunt! In this activity, we'll become detectives searching for computer parts. Hardware is all the stuff you can actually touch, like the monitor you look at or the keyboard you type on. This scavenger hunt will help you learn what each part is called and what it does!
Imagine a computer is like a robot. Hardware is like the robot's body parts! We need to know the names of all the parts so we can understand how the robot works. So, get ready to explore the world of computer hardware!
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Monitor |
A. The 'brain' of the computer, where all the calculations happen. |
| 2. Keyboard |
B. Lets you see pictures and words from the computer. |
| 3. Mouse |
C. A device used for typing letters and numbers into the computer. |
| 4. CPU |
D. A device that allows you to move the cursor and select items on the screen. |
| 5. Printer |
E. A device that makes paper copies of documents and images. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words below to fill in the missing blanks in the paragraph.
Words: screen, programs, computer, keyboard, mouse
A _______ is a machine that can do many things. You can see things on the _______, type using a _______, and use a _______ to point and click. The computer runs _______ to help you play games and do work!
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
If you could invent a new computer part, what would it be and what would it do?