Purpose: To learn about the parts of a computer, the types of computers, and how to switch a computer on and off safely.

Exercise 1

Play the GCompris game given below:

• Move the mouse or touch the screen
• Try the actions below in Tux of Math Command. Number typing
• Try the actions below in Tux Typing. Click to open Tux Typing.
• Try the actions below in the Tux Paint tool. Click here to open the Tux Paint tool.
• Turn the computer on and off.

1. Teachers can teach the parts of the computer through the GCompris games (GCompris → Mouse handling, Keyboard handling; Tux of Math Command and Tux Typing), as these have already been taught in earlier lessons.
2. Students should practise with GCompris, Tux of Math Command, Tux Typing and Tux Paint (optional for I and II std).
3. Students must become familiar with the types of computers and the parts of a computer, and should be able to use the power button.
4. Students should be able to identify the parts of the computer.
5. Teachers should use full screen when opening the Tux Paint game.
6. Teachers should help students use their previous knowledge while playing the games.