AI/Robotics
Grade 1A,1B and 1C
Unit 3 – Operating a Computer
Objectives
Understanding how we interact with a computer .
Turn on and Shutdown a computer
Using a Text Editor to type in a computer.
Keywords
Desktop- The main screen you see when your computer starts. It shows icons and files
Folder- A folder is a digital space used to organize and store files on a computer. It helps
you organize files—such as documents, pictures, or videos.
Icons- Icons are small pictures on your computer that represent programs, files, or
actions you can click.
Text Editor- A text editor is a computer program used to write and edit plain
text.Example:Notepad.
Activity 1
Choose the best answer:
1. Which button is pressed to switch on a computer?
A: Power Button B:Windows Icon
2. A computer is a machine that works on electricity.
A:True B:False
3. When Alex turns on his computer, he sees the first screen. What is this screen called?
A: Screensaver B:Desktop
Activity 2:
Fill in the Blanks
1. Operating System helps to use the computer
2. Emma sees a thin bar called as Task bar at the bottom of the desktop.
3. Sam clicks the Minimize button to minimize the screen
Critical Thinking Questions:
QNMATRIX
1. Write the steps to shut down a computer
To shut down a computer
- Click the Start button
-Select the Power icon
-Choose “Shut down.”
2. What is the use of Maximize button?
The maximize button makes a window fill the entire screen so you can see more and
work comfortably.
It is usually the middle button at the top-right corner of a window, shaped like a square
Write on your own
WALT –What Are we Learning Today
K – What I Already Know 🧠 W – What I Want to Know ❓ L – What I Learnt 🎓
How do I turn on a computer?
K – What I Already Know 🧠 W – What I Want to Know ❓ L – What I Learnt 🎓
What does the keyboard do?
What is a folder?
Can I write on a computer?
