Computer Education Grade 3

Activity # 1
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Computers

Activity type: Concept Notes, Exercise
Learning Targets: Identifying the proper ways of taking care of our computer.
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 2-11

Concept Notes:
Good practices when we work with our computers:
1. Organize the environment
2. Practice proper posture by sitting properly.
3. The monitor should be at an appropriate distance. This will help keep our backs and
necks
straight and upright.
4. Keep the chair close to the keyboard. This will help us rest our hands on the desk.
5. Put the mouse near the keyboard.
6. Take short breaks while using the computer.
Taking care of our computers:
1. Keep workplace computer friendly.
2. Keep computer cool, clean, and dry.
3. Keep computer away from direct heat or sunlight or from place where it can get wet.
4. Make sure hands are clean before using the machine.
5. Keep food and drinks away from the computer.
6. Do not touch the screen.
7. Do not place anything on top of computers.
8. Plug in accessories or devices in their proper slot.
9. Press the keys gently.
10. Clean computer regularly with a soft and dry cloth.
11. Cover computer when not in use to protect it from dust and dirt.
Exercise: Write C on the line if the statement shows a correct practice of taking care of ourselves
and our computers. Write NC if it does not.
___________1. Keeping back straight and hands on the desk.
___________2. Placing computer beside the window.
___________3. Putting computer on the bed.
___________4. Keeping room bright and well-lit.
___________5. Eating while working.
___________6. Do not touch the screen.
___________7. Press the keys gently.
___________8. Practice proper posture by sitting properly.
___________9. Keep food and drinks away from the computer.
___________10. Place anything on top of computers.
 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 2
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Following Laboratory Rules

Activity type: Concept Notes, Exercise
Learning Targets: Identify the rules when using the computer laboratory.
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 17-22

Concept Notes:
Computer Laboratory Rules
1. Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the laboratory at any time.
2. Fall in line before entering the computer laboratory. Keep quiet and listen to the instruction
before going inside.
3. Walk quietly to assigned seat and be seated.
Do not touch anything until the teacher tells to do so.
4. Listen to teacher’s instructions at all times.
5. Work quietly. Others are also working.
6. Raise hand if help is needed.
7. Use only the programs that teacher tells to use. Do not open programs that are not needed.
8. Be gentle with the computer. Do not touch the screen. Do not hit the keys with excessive force.
Use the mouse gently.
9. When saving work, use the correct file name. Ask the teacher on what file name to use.
10. Before leaving the computer lab, make sure that the workplace is clean. Leave the lab in the
same condition as it was before.
Exercise:

A. Put a check mark in the line beside the sentence if it shows a correct computer laboratory
practices. Otherwise put an X.

_______1. Mico came to the computer laboratory after recess. He is not yet done eating his snack.
He places his snack back in his lunch box before going inside the computer laboratory.

_______2. Anna wants to have a copy of her drawing so she can bring it home. She reached into
her pocket and saved a copy of the file from the computer without telling the teacher.

_______3. Ramon ate French fries in the kitchen. He washed his hands before using his computer.

_______4. Andy’s work area is full of books, papers, and drawing materials needed for art class.
He placed some things on top of the keyboard to free up some space in his work area.

_______5. Donna likes chatting with her friends online before going to bed. She turns the lights off
while chatting so she would not have to get up and turn them off again before sleeping.

B. Why do we need to follow rules inside the computer laboratory?

 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 3
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Exploring the Desktop

Activity type: Concept Notes, Exercise
Learning Targets: Identify the parts of the Windows Desktop
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 27-29

Concept Notes:
Windows 10 is a series of personal computer operating systems developed and released by
Microsoft.
Below are the parts of Windows 10 Desktop:
1. Icons are small images on the desktop that serve as shortcuts for programs, folders, or files.
2. Wallpaper is the background area of the desktop.
3. Start button is found on the bottom left corner of the desktop that is located on the taskbar.
4. Cortana is used to find programs, folders or files in our computers easily by just typing a
keyword.
5. Quick Launch bar provides a quick and easy way to start a program with just a single click.
6. Taskbar is the long horizontal rectangular bar located at the bottom most part of the desktop. It
allows for easy access and quick switching in between programs.
7. System tray is also known as the Notification area. This contains the icons for the battery, sound
volume control, available network list, anti-virus software, and date and time.
Exercise:
A. On the line, write the part of the desktop described in the sentence.
_____________1. Used to find programs, folders or files in our computers easily by just typing a
keyword.
_____________2. Also known as the Notification area.
_____________3. The long horizontal rectangular bar located at the bottom most part of the
desktop.
_____________4. This contains the icons for the battery, sound volume control, available network
list, anti-virus software, and date and time.
_____________5. The background area of the desktop.
_____________6. Found on the bottom left corner of the desktop that is located on the taskbar.
_____________7. Provides a quick and easy way to start a program with just a single click.
_____________8. It allows for easy access and quick switching in between programs.
_____________9. A series of personal computer operating systems developed and released by
Microsoft.

B. What is Windows 10?

 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 4
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Creating Folders

Activity type: Concept Notes, Exercise
Learning Targets: Define what is a folder in Windows.
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 34-37

Concept Notes:
A folder in our computers can help organize things. The files that we already have can be
moved to the folders that we created. We can also save the apps that we use in the folders we
created.
By doing these steps, we can create a folder on the desktop:
1. Using the mouse, right-click any part of the desktop. We might need to minimize some windows
to see our desktop.
2. Hover the mouse on the word New found in the menu.
3. Select Folder from the menu. A folder icon will appear on the desktop.
4. Right-click the folder icon and select Rename. Type a name for the folder and press Enter.
Exercise:
A. Number the steps from 1 to 4. Write the numbers on the lines.
_______1. Right-click the folder icon and select Rename. Type a name for the folder and press
Enter.
_______2. Select Folder from the menu. A folder icon will appear on the desktop.
_______3. Hover the mouse on the word New found in the menu.
_______4. Using the mouse, right-click any part of the desktop. We might need to minimize some
windows to see our desktop.

B. What is a folder?
 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 5
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Creating Folders

Activity type: Concept Notes, Hands-on
Learning Targets: Create and rename folders on the desktop
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 34-37

Concept Notes:
A folder in our computers can help organize things. The files that we already have can be moved to
the folders that we created. We can also save the apps that we use in the folders we created.
By doing these steps, we can create a folder on the desktop:
1. Using the mouse, right-click any part of the desktop. We might need to minimize some windows
to see our desktop.
2. Hover the mouse on the word New found in the menu.
3. Select Folder from the menu. A folder icon will appear on the desktop.
4. Right-click the folder icon and select Rename. Type a name for the folder and press Enter. We
have now created a folder and gave the folder its name. Let us name it My-New-Folder.

Hands-On:
A. Create and rename folder
1. Create a new folder.
2. Rename that folder to FirstNewFolder.
3. Beside this folder create another folder.
4. Rename this folder as SecondNewFolder.
 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 6
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Creating Subfolder

Activity type: Concept Notes, Hands-on
Learning Targets: Manage folders and create subfolders in Windows
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 41-44

Concept Notes:
Another way of organizing or managing our files is by creating subfolders. We can create a
folder named School, and inside this folder will be the different subjects where we can save our
work. This will help us look for the files that we need.
To create subfolders:
1. Open the My-New-Folder folder we created previously.
2. Right-click the folder, and create a new folder.
3. Name the folders as the subjects we have in school.
4. If we want to rename a folder, simply right-click the folder, hover on the Rename option, and
click. We can then type the new folder name.
5. If we want to delete a folder, select the folder then press the Delete key. This will delete the
folder we selected.
Hands-On:
Creating Subfolders.
1. Create a folder in your desktop.
2. Rename it as NewFolderMain.
3. Create a folder inside NewFolderMain.
4. Rename it as NewFolderSub.
 Computer Education Grade 3
Activity # 7
1st Quarter
Name: ____________________________ Score: __________________
Grade & Section:_____________________ Date:___________________

Activity title: Managing Folders

Activity type: Concept Notes, Hands-on
Learning Targets: Classifying main folder and subfolder
Reference: Computers for Digital Learners 3, pp. 41-44

Concept Notes:
The same method of organizing stuff should also be done with stuff inside the computer. We
want our files to be organized.
Another way of organizing or managing our files is by creating subfolders. We can create a
folder named School, and inside this folder will be the different subjects where we can save our
work. This will help us look for the files that we need.
Below are the samples of main folder and subfolder:
Main Folder Subfolder
Library Shelves
Books
Kitchen Plate
Fork
Fruits Apple
Orange
Vegetables Broccoli
Cabbage
Part of the computer Mouse
Keyboard
Hands-on: Create and manage folders using the examples above.