Parts of the Computer
Basic Computer Parts
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Basic Computer Parts
The basic parts of a computer system are:
- Monitor
- CPU (Central Processing Unit)
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Speakers/Headphones
- Printer
Monitor
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CPU Tower
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A monitor looks like a TV screen. It shows whatever you type on the keyboard or draw with the mouse.
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All the inputs are stored, sorted, arranged and changed by a computer. The device that helps a computer do so is called the processing device. The processing device in a computer is known as Central Processing Unit (CPU). The CPU is stored in the CPU Tower.
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Keyboard
The keyboard is used for entering data into the computer system. It can type words, numbers and symbols.
Speakers
The speakers are the output devices that produce different types of sounds processed by the computer. You can listen to songs or speeches stored in the computer with the help of speakers.
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Mouse
The mouse is a pointing device. You can give input to the computer with the help of the mouse.
Printer
A printer prints the results of your work from the computer screen on a sheet of paper. This is called a printout.
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Class Assignments
HOw data moves in and out of a computerDirections:
1. Draw a CPU tower in the center of your poster board. 2. Draw the following items around the cpu tower:
3. Create and label the Key
4. Cut each of your pieces of string into 4 pieces 5. Determine how data flows through the cpu tower and then in and out of each device 6. Tape the correct color string to the device and then to the cpu tower **Make sure your drawings fill up the entire poster board |
Writing About Computer Parts
Directions:
- Write three or more sentences about each computer part. You must name the part, describe it's job and identify if it is an input or output device.
- Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Remember: Put content before creativity.
Finished page:
How to Cite a Source
Step 1: Do a Google search
Step 2: Save your picture to your folder
- Right Click
- Save Image As
- Find your folder (This PC, J or P drive, Computer Rozier, Teacher, Your folder)
- Rename the file so you can find it later
- Save
Step 3: Click on the link for the picture
Step 4: Copy the web address
- Click in the address bar
- Right Click and Copy or Ctrl + C
Step 5: Paste the Link in Pixie
Step 6: Go to Library
- Right Click and Paste or Ctrl + V
Step 6: Go to Library
- Click on the Folder in the right hand corner
- Look for your folder (This PC, J or P drive, Computer Rozier, Teacher, Your folder)
- Click on the picture you want
- Click Open