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Computing | Computing Skills | Parts of a PC | Lesson 1

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 Aim
● To identify and label the main parts of a PC device.

Success Criteria
• I can identify different technology in the classroom.
• I can name the main parts of a desktop computer and laptop.
• I can begin to understand what each part of a PC device is used for.
• I can switch on a desktop computer or laptop.
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it technology.
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information;
Technology is used to solve problems and to make life easier.

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Some types of technology belong in a special group called information
needs a computer to work.
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 What Is a PC Device?

PC stands for Personal Computer.

A PC device is a piece of
electrical equipment, such as
a desktop computer, laptop
or tablet.

Some PC devices,
such as desktop computers, are
designed to fit on a desk. This means
they are quite big and cannot be moved
easily.
 What Is a PC Device?

Other PC devices are

designed to be portable, such
as laptops, tablets and
smartphones.
 What Is a PC Device?
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Desktop Computer Laptop

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A desktop computer and laptop are similar to us. We are made up of different body
parts just like they are made up of different computer parts!
 Parts of a Desktop Computer
A desktop computer is made up of four main parts.

computer system unit monitor

A computer system unit is the brain of

the computer. It processes the
information entered into the computer.

mouse
headphones

keyboard
 Parts of a Desktop Computer

computer system unit monitor

A computer system unit is the brain of

the computer. It processes the
information entered into the computer.
A monitor is a screen that
shows information from a
computer. mouse
headphones

keyboard
 Parts of a Desktop Computer

computer system unit monitor

A keyboard is a set of keys

that allow you to enter
letters, numbers and
symbols into a computer.
A monitor is a screen that
shows information from a
computer. mouse
headphones
keyboard
 Parts of a Desktop Computer

computer system unit monitor

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 Parts of a Laptop
A laptop is made up of three main parts.

laptop screen

headphones
keyboard

trackpad A laptop screen shows

information from a
laptop.
 Parts of a Laptop

laptop screen

A keyboard is a set of
keys that allow you to
enter letters, numbers
and symbols into a
laptop.
headphones
keyboard

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information from a
laptop.
 Parts of a Laptop

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 Parts of a Laptop

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note key words to label each part
of a laptop.
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Use the Parts of a Laptop
Activity Sheet to label each part.

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Can you explain what each part of a
laptop is used for?
 PC Matchmakers
We are going to use our new
knowledge of PC devices to
complete an activity.

Use the Parts of a PC Activity

Sheet to match each key word to the
correct part of a computer and
laptop.

Look closely at the pictures to

decide if each part links to a desktop
computer or a laptop.

Top tip:
Look back at your sticky note key words to
remind you of the main parts of a desktop
computer and a laptop.
 Spot the Difference
Now we are more familiar with the main parts of a desktop computer and laptop,
Look at the pictures of a desktop computer and a laptop.
let’s see if we can spot the differences between the two!

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● What parts are the same?desktop computer and a laptop?
● What parts are different?
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The power button is located on
located above the keyboard or
the computer system unit and on
on the side of the laptop. Press
the computer monitor.
the power button once to
Press the power button once
switch on the laptop.
to switch on the desktop
computer.
Top Tip: Look for the power
Top Tip: Look for button
the power button icon if
icon if you are you are
unsure. unsure.
Click on the pictures of the desktop computer and laptop to learn how to switch
on each device!
 Aim
● To identify and label the main parts of a PC device.

Success Criteria
• I can identify different technology in the classroom.
• I can name the main parts of a desktop computer and laptop.
• I can begin to understand what each part of a PC device is used for.
• I can switch on a desktop computer or laptop.