parts of a computer game for 2 nd & 3rd grade speakers equipment attached to the computer to...

Parts of a Computer

Game for 2nd & 3rd grade

Speakers

• Equipment attached to the computer to play sound.

Monitor

• The part of the computer that shows pictures from the CPU onto a screen.

• Looks like a TV screen.

CPU

• CPU=Central Processing Unit• It is the computer’s brain• The part of the computer that carries

out the directions given to the computer.

Keyboard

• Part of the computer with keys used to enter data

Mouse

• Handheld part of the computer that moves the cursor on the screen.

Printer

• Printers are attached to computers so information can be printed onto paper

Headphones

• Attached to the computer so only the user can hear the sounds of the computer

Scanner

• Equipment attached to the computer that copies pictures, writing, posters, photos, etc.

• Turns the copies into digital files so they can be stored on the computer.

Digital Camera

• Works like a regular camera except it makes digital files of the pictures.

• Can be attached to the computer so the photos can be downloaded or printed.