1. Computer for Grade 6 Student's Name: ................................
Class:
Computer
for
Grade 6

2. Unit 1
Computer Basics

3. Lesson 1- Computer Parts
Advantages of Computers :
A computer is a machine that works with data or information.
It’s used to:
write letters and numbers.
draw pictures and color them.
communicate with people all over the world.
search for information and videos using the Internet.
listen to music.
watch videos and movies.
print paper.

4. Note: .

5. Computer Parts:
C.P.U
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Printer

6. The Mouse lets you point and click to tell the computer what to do.
The Monitor is like a television screen. It shows pictures and letters.
The Keyboard has letters and numbers on buttons called Keys. It allows you to write and put information into the computer.
The Mouse lets you point and click to tell the computer what to do.
The Printer makes paper copies of your work.
The C.P.U (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer. It controls the computer. The CPU is the control center and main workhorse for a computer.
Printer
C.P.U
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor

7. Input, Output and Storage units
Computer parts can be classified into three groups according to their function.
Input units:
Tools that put information into the computer such as:
mouse
keyboard
Scanner
Microphone
Web camera
Finger print reader
Barcode reader
Stylus / Pen
Touch pad
Output units:
Tools that take information out of the computer such as:
monitor
printer
speakers

8. N.B
Some devices can be classified into input and output units according to their function such as: 1- Digital camera 2- Touch screen 3- Fax

9. Storage Units: We use the storage units to save data , such as:
Floppy disk
Hard disk drive
CD-ROM
Flash memory

10. (Mouse – Keyboard – Printer – Monitor - C.P.U – Scanner - Speakers)
Student Assessment
Match
Who am I?
(Mouse – Keyboard – Printer – Monitor - C.P.U – Scanner - Speakers)
1. I am the brain of the computer …………………
2. I am like a television screen. I show pictures and letters ………………..
3. I make you write and put information into the computer …………………
4.I am used to tell the computer what to do ………………….
5. I am used to print paper ………………..…

11. Classify which is input unit (I/U) ,output unit (O/U), and storage unit (S/U):

12. Classify the devices which is input , output or both ?

13. Lesson 2- Deal with Files and Folders
A file
Is a page or pages created on the computer.
Almost all information stored in a computer must be in a file.
There are many types of files:
Examples: document, spreadsheet and presentations.
A folder
A subdivision of the hard disk for organizing data. Folders contain files as well as other folders.
Folders can be created on the desktop or on any other place on the computer
Example: (Hard disk – Floppy disk – CD).
To RENAME a file or a folder:
Right click on the file or folder then choose Rename.
Or Press F2 on the keyboard.
2. Write the new name.
3. Press Enter.

14. To Paste the copied file:
To Create a new folder:
Right click in any space, choose New, then choose Folder, the folder will appear ready to rename.
To Copy a file:
Right click on the file to be copied – choose copy.
To Paste the copied file:
Go to the new place where you want the copy of your file, right click, then choose paste (Now you have two copies of the same file).
Folder
Files

15. Mouse Navigation: Mouse Navigation Description Click, hold, and drag
Selects text from where you click and hold to the point you drag and let go.
Double-click
selects the complete word.
Triple-click
Selects the paragraph.

16. Keyboard shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts Description Ctrl + C
Copy selected file.
Ctrl + X
Cut selected file.
Ctrl + V
Paste selected file.
Ctrl + D
Delete a file.
Ctrl + A
Select all files.
Ctrl + P
Print
Ctrl + S
Save file

17. Student Assessment Match 1-Triple-click
A- An object created to organize files or other folders.
2-F2
B-Page or pages created on the computer .
3-A folder
C-Changes the place of the folder.
4-A file
D-Creates another copy of the folder.
5-Double-click
E- Rename a file or a folder.
6-Copy
F-Selects the paragraph of the text.
7-Cut
G-Selects the complete word.
1 ( ……)
2 ( ……)
3 ( ……)
4 ( ……)
5 ( ……)
6 ( ……)
7 ( ……)

18. Student Assessment Match (1) Ctrl + A (A) Delete a file. (2) Ctrl + D
(B) Copy selected file.
(3) Ctrl + C
(C) Paste selected file.
(4) Ctrl + V
(D) Select all contents of the page.
(5) Ctrl + X
(E) Cut selected text.
(6) Ctrl + P
(F) Save file
(7) Ctrl + S
(G) Print
1 ( ……)
2 ( ……)
3 ( ……)
4 ( ……)
5 ( ……)
6 ( ……)
7 ( ……)

19. Lesson 3- Operating system
An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that controls computer hardware.
An operating system is a software that allows the hardware and other software to talk with each others.
Computer hardware refers to the parts of a computer such as monitor, keyboard, computer data storage, hard drive disk, mouse, CPU.
You can touch the hardware but you can’t touch the software.
Examples of operating systems:
Windows – Linux – Mac – Dos – Unix - Android

20. Student Assessment Choose the correct answer:
Which of the following is an operating system?
A. Word Program C. Windows
Excel Program D. Desktop
2. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
A. Linux C. Windows
Unix D. Word Program
3. Which of the following is hardware?
A. Word Program C. Mouse
4. Which of the following is software?
A. Mouse C. Keyboard
Excel Program D. Monitor

21. Hardware Software Classify the following into hardware and software:
( Mouse – Keyboard – Word Program – Excel Program – Monitor – C.P.U – Windows – Speakers – Linux – Unix) – Android – Mac OS – Printer – Scanner – Dos)
Hardware
Software

22. Lesson 4- Use the Search feature
Search feature is a computer program that finds files or folders that are stored on the computer.
Example:
There’s a file called “Books” and you can’t remember it’s place,
You can use Search feature to search for it.
To search for a file, take the following steps:
1- Open start and choose search Choose “All files and folders”.

23. 3- Write the file name “Books ” and click on the Search button to start searching.
4- When the file is found, it's name will be displayed, double click the file name to open it.
Double click on the file name to open it.

24. Lesson 5- Use the Help feature
At some point, you're likely to run into a computer problem , to figure it out, you'll need to know how to get the right help.
Using Windows Help:
Windows Help and Support is the built-in help system for Windows.
It's a place to find answers to questions, and instructions for how to do things.
To open Windows Help and Support, Follow these steps:
To find help on how to print.
1- Open My computer.
2- Look at the menu bar (at the top of your window).
3- Find the word Help on the menu bar, and click on it. select the Help and support center.

25. 4- Write the word “print " and click on the Search box.
Write “print”
This is the search box
5- Look at the list of topics that are displayed. click a subtopic to open it. Read the information about printing, and close the Help feature.

26. (Find– start – menu bar– Help – Hardware - Software)
Student Assessment
Complete:
(Find– start – menu bar– Help – Hardware - Software)
………….. Is a place to find answers to questions, and instructions for how to do things.
To open search feature, open ……… menu.
3. ……………….. is a computer program that finds files or folders that are stored on the computer.
4. You can find …………….. at the top of your window.
5. You can touch the …………………… but you can’t touch the …………………..

27. Lesson 6- Computer Settings
Control Panel Is used to change settings and customize the functionality of your computer.
You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works.
To open the control panel, follow these steps:
Open start menu.
Click on control panel on the left side.

29. 1. To change your computer's date and time:
1. Open Date and Time in Control Panel.
2. On the Date & Time tab, select the item you want to change.
3. To change the hour, double-click the hour ( to choose it), and then click the arrows to increase or decrease the value.
4. To change the minutes, double-click the minutes, and then click the arrows to increase
or decrease the value.
5. To change the seconds, double-click the seconds, and then click the arrows to increase or
decrease the value.
6. To change the AM/PM indicator, select it, and then click the arrows.

30. 2. To change mouse settings:
Click mouse to open the mouse properties dialog box.
2. Click the buttons tab, change the double click speed.
3. Click the pointers tab, change the shape of the pointer of the mouse.
4. Click OK, and then click the Close button in Control Panel.
Change the double click speed.
Change the shape of the pointer of the mouse. 2 3

31. To change the pointer speed :

32. 3. To change display settings
Use Display in Control Panel to select a screen saver, or a desktop background.
To change the desktop background:
Open desktop tab.
Choose the background you want.
Choose the position( Center – Tile – Stretch – Fill – Fit)
Click on Ok.

33. screen saver To set or change a screen saver:
A screen saver is a computer program that fills the screen with moving
images or patterns when the computer is not in use
To set or change a screen saver:
Open screen saver tab.
Choose the screen saver you want and click on it.
Specify the number of minutes in wait.
After you select a screen saver, it will automatically start when your
computer is idle(not in use) for the number of minutes specified in Wait.

34. Student Assessment Circle the correct answer:
1. To find files or folders that are stored on the computer, you should ………
A- use the search feature.
B- return to the desktop and search.
C- ask someone else to find it.
2. What steps should you take to change a computer’s time?
A- open the control panel and change the time.
B- open the hard drive and reset the properties.
C- go to the recycle bin and change the time.

35. Display the function of the following pictures1 To
change……..
……………….. 2 To
change……..
………………..

36. Unit 2

38. Lesson 1- Keyboarding Basics
Numbers
Arrows
Space Bar
Enter
Shift
Letters
Place your right thumb lightly on the Space Bar.
With your right little finger, tap Enter.

39. Lesson 2- Proper Position
Proper Keyboarding Posture and Techniques
Sit up straight.***
Feet flat on the floor.
Body centered in front of the computer.
Elbows naturally by side.
Fingers curved on the keyboard.
Wrists low, but not touching the keyboard.
Right little finger used to tap enter key; other fingers remain on the home keys.

40. Wrong Right Work Area Arrangement Keyboard directly in front of chair.
Keyboard even with edge of desk.
Monitor placed for easy viewing.
Disk drives placed for easy access.
Printer is located on the right of the monitor.
Wrong
Right

43. Put (√) or (X) below each picture:

44. Lesson 3- Home Keys Follow these steps to practice using Home Keys:
Place fingers of left hand on A S D F Place fingers of right hand on J K L ;
Rest your right thumb lightly on the space bar. (Your left thumb is free.)
A S D F and J K L ; have a special name. They're called the home keys.
Why?
Because in touching the keyboard, you always start from these keys,
and return to them. That way your fingers never lose their
place.
Lesson 3- Home Keys

45. Second
finger
Third finger
Note: Start counting your fingers after the thumb.
First
finger
little finger
Thumb

46. Student Assessment Circle the correct answer:
1. Which is the correct keyboarding position?
a- Sit up straight, both feet on the floor, fingers curved.
b- Sit up straight, both feet on the floor, fingers straight.
C- One foot on the floor, fingers curved.
2. The Home Keys are……………………
a- asdg hijl
b- asdf jkl;
c- asdf jkl”

47. Write the name of every finger in its place:
(little finger - Third finger – Second Finger – First Finger – Thumb)

48. a). Jm jm mjm ax b). Max Maxine Mort Mugs
Lesson 4- The M and X Keys
Follow these steps to practice using M and X keys:-
1. Place your fingers on the Home keys. 2. Look at the picture. Reach with your right first finger to tap M. 3. Look again to the picture. Reach with your left third finger to tap X Key the lines below. Use the shift key for capital letters. Tap ENTER to start a new line.
a). Jm jm mjm ax b). Max Maxine Mort Mugs

49. Lesson 5- The Y and Z Keys Lesson 6- The Q and G Keys
Follow these steps to practice using Y and Z keys:-
1. Place your fingers on the Home keys. 2. Reach with your right first finger to tap Y. 3. Reach with your left little finger to tap Z. 4. Key the lines below. Use the shift key for capital letters. tap ENTER to start a new line a). Jy jyj yjy az az za aza zaz b). Yetta Zeb Zeke Yoko Zip
Lesson 5- The Y and Z Keys
Lesson 6- The Q and G Keys
Follow these steps to practice using Q and G keys:-
1. Place your fingers on the Home keys. 2. Reach with your left little finger to tap Q. 3. Reach with your left first finger to tap G Key the lines below. Use the shift key for capital letters and the question mark. Tap ENTER to start a new line a). Ken Ben Red Queue b). Fgd Gad sag ;? Sad? Lad?

50. Lesson 8- The Number Keys
Lesson 7- The V Key
Follow these steps to key V :-
1. Place your fingers on the Home keys. 2. Reach with your left first finger to tap V. 3. Key the lines below. Use the Shift key for capital letters. Tap Enter to start a new line a). Van Victor Vinnie Violet b). I have five. Dave loves Waves.
Lesson 8- The Number Keys
Follow these steps to key the number keys:
1. Place your fingers on the Home keys. 2. Practice reaching from the Home keys to key the numbers. For each number reach up with the finger listed below.

51. Student Assessment Circle the correct answer:
1. To start a new line, use…………….
a- the enter key c- the scroll bar.
b- the space Bar d- shift key.
2. Which key should you use to capitalize a letter?
a- Tap c- Space bar.
b- Shift d- Enter key.
3. To turn off Caps Lock, press …………….
a- delete c- Space bar.
b- caps lock d- Enter key.
4. To tap the space bar, use …………….
a- the right thumb c- the right little finger.
b- the left thumb d- the right little finger.

52. Unit 3

53. Lesson 1- What are Gadgets?
Gadgets: Is the real name of input and output units that are connected to the computer.
Tools that are connected to the computer help us do many things.
They let us put information into the computer or take it out.
You can print out your homework with a printer.
In this unit you will learn about printers and how to use the printing options.

54. mouse – keyboard – scanner – microphone –web cam
Input and Output units
Input units:
Tools that put information into the computer such as:
mouse – keyboard – scanner – microphone –web cam
- Joystick .
Mouse
Keyboard
Scanner
Microphone
Web Cam
Joystick

55. Output units: monitor printer speakers Speakers Printer Monitor
Tools that take information out of the computer such as:
monitor
printer
speakers
Speakers
Printer
Monitor

56. Scanner & digital camera
Input devices
Text
Pointing
Graphics
Audio
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanner & digital camera
microphone
Output devices
Text & Graphics
Audio
Monitor & printer
Speakers

57. Student Assessment Mark on the type of input each device produces.
Mark on the type/s of output each device produces.

58. Write Input or output or storage units beside every computer part:
Part Name
Input/ Output/Storage
Mouse
Monitor
DVD
Scanner
Flash Memory CD
Microphone
Floppy Disk
Keyboard
Speakers
Digital Camera
Printer
Hard Disk

59. Lesson 2-Storage Devices
Information and documents are stored in computer so that they can be used whenever they are needed.
Examples for storage devices:
Floppy Disk - CD - DVD - Hard Disk - Flash memory
A computer stores data using several different ways. Therefore, there are different levels of data storage.
Types of Computer Storage
Primary storage :
Primary storage is the main memory in a computer.
A computer's internal hard drive is a primary storage.
Ex: Saving a document on the desktop or my computer.
2. Secondary storage (External):
Secondary storage is another storage to save your work and documents. It is very useful to store programs and data for future use.
Ex: Floppy disk – CD – Flash memory

60. Type of Storage Devices (Hard disk drives )
Hard disk drives have very large storage capacities today, they are often in the hundreds of gigabytes range, and they can even be as large as 1 terabyte (roughly a trillion bytes) in capacity. hard disk drives come in two major types external and internal: Internal drives are housed inside the computer’s box or tower, while external drives are enclosed in their own housing outside of the computer.

61. Choose the correct answer:
Student Assessment
Choose the correct answer:
Which one isn’t a storage device?
CD B. Hard Disk
Flash Memory D. Monitor
2. Which one is a primary storage device?
Flash Memory D. Floppy Disk
3. The main memory is called ………..
secondary storage B. primary storage
input units D. output units