2. Technology In My World A stand-alone instruction resource for children exiting 2 nd grade. Click on the play button -- By: Vickie Lehtonen To move to the next page, click here ----

3. What is Technology??? These are all examples of Technology that we use!

4. Technology is a tool…… It is a tool that helps you complete a task. It comes in many different forms like you saw on the previous page. All of those things help us complete a different task. Sometimes we use technology to learn. Sometimes we use technology for fun!

5. Is a computer a piece of technology? Yes! No!Yes!No!

6. Try Again! Remember, technology is a tool that can help us complete a task. Ask yourself whether a computer can help you complete a task, like a homework task.

7. Yes! A computer is one piece of technology that we use. There are many parts to a computer, and they all do something different that allows us to work on a computer. Lets learn about each of these computer parts.

8. This is a computer tower. It has the computers brain in it. This is where the information is stored on the computer. The button on the front of the computer tower is where you turn the computer on and off. Laptop computers dont have a tower, they have the brain built right into the laptop.

9. This is a computer monitor. A monitor looks similar to a TV, but it is used for computers. A monitor shows us the information that is in our computer tower. A monitor allows us to view images from our computer and the internet.

10. This is the mouse. The mouse is what we use to move around the computer screen. The mouse has buttons on it that we push when we want to click on something being viewed on the computer screen.

11. This is a keyboard. The keyboard has different keys on it. The keyboard has all of the letters of the alphabet on it, as well as numbers and symbols. The keyboard allows us to type letters, numbers, and symbols on the computer monitor.

12. Which part of the computer has the power button on it? The Monitor The Tower The MouseThe MonitorThe Tower The Mouse

13. Try Again! Remember, the tower is where the brain of the computer is, and that is where you can turn the computer on and off.

14. CORRECT! Yes, the tower is where the brain of the computer is, and that is where you can turn the computer on and off.

15. Which computer part allows you to type words on the monitor? The Monitor The Monitor The Tower The KeyboardThe TowerThe Keyboard

16. Try Again! Remember, this computer part has numbers, letters, and symbols on it that allow us to type on the monitor.

17. Correct! The keyboard is the computer part that has numbers, letters, and symbols on it that allow us to type on the monitor.

18. Which computer part allows you to view pictures and words? The MonitorThe Monitor The Mouse The KeyboardThe MouseThe Keyboard

19. Try Again! Remember, this computer part looks like a TV and it allows us to view things like pictures and words.

20. Correct! Yes, the monitor is the computer part looks like a TV and it allows us to view things like pictures and words.

21. How do I take care of Technology? It is important to know how to take care of computers and technology items in order for them to keep working. There are some special rules that we should know about taking care of technology.

22. Should we eat and drink near a computer? Yes No

23. Try Again! What if something spilled on the computer? It is not a good idea to have food and drinks near a computer in case an accident might occur.

24. Correct! It is not a good idea to eat or drink near a computer because if something spilled on the computer, it could ruin it and computers are expensive to replace.

25. What should we do after we are done using a computer? Turn it off. Leave it on.

26. Try Again! Turning a computer off after we are done using it helps save energy and allows the computer to rest while we are not using it.

27. Correct! Turning a computer off after we are done using it helps save energy and allows the computer to rest while we are not using it.

28. What do you do if you need help? Ask an adult for help Try to fix it myself

29. Try Again! If you have a problem, you should ask someone for help so that the problem doesnt get worse.

30. Correct! Yes, always ask an adult for help. They may know how to fix the problem quickly and correctly. We want to keep you safe and help you get back on track.

31. Do you know what to do if a person asks you for personal information on the computer? It is NEVER a good idea to give out personal information on the computer to strangers, just like you would not give this information to a stranger in person either.

32. Personal information is information that gives clues about where you live or about your family, like: Your full name Your address Your phone number Your school name Your mom and dads names Your brother or sisters names

33. Is telling someone your favorite color an example of personal information? YES!NO!

34. Try Again! Remember, personal information is something about you or your family that tells where you live or how to find out where you live like your names, address, and phone numbers.

35. Correct! Right! Personal information is something about you or your family that tells where you live or how to find out where you live like your names, address, and phone numbers. Your favorite color will not give any clues about where you live.

36. Which is an example of personal information that you should NOT give out? Your favorite food The name of your school Your favorite book

37. Try Again Remember, personal information gives clues about where you live.

38. Correct! Yes! Personal information will tell someone clues about where you live, like the name of your school. Your favorite book and favorite food do not give clues about where you live.

39. Lets pretend that you are playing a game on the computer at school or at home, and a screen pops up and there is a person named Uncle that wants to know your phone number so that he can call your mom and dad. What would you do? Give him the phoneGive him the phone number Ask an adult for help

40. Try Again! Remember, it is NEVER ok to give out your personal information on the computer, and a phone number is personal.

41. Correct! Right! A phone number is personal and you should NEVER give out personal information on the computer!

42. Technology is helpful. Look around and chances are you will find a lot of technology in your environment. Make sure that you are taking proper care of your technology and making smart decisions!

43. Your are done!!! GOOD JOB!!!!