ComputerSkills_Grade3_NickayliaBrown_IntrotoOS_TC_20241118

An operating system is like the brain of the computer!" What does it do?

• A type of computer game

• The main software that manages the computer

• A computer virus

While on a field trip into a computer, the class sees different operating systems. Which of these is one of them?

• Windows

• Microsoft Word

• YouTube

While exploring the desktop, Ralphie asks, "What do we call these small pictures that represent programs?" What’s the answer?

• Windows

• Icons

• Files

The __________ is like the control panel of the computer!" It’s where you find your files, folders, and programs.

Ms. Frizzle reminds the class, "To close a program, just click the ________ button. Easy-peasy!"

Carlos jokes, "What’s a folder for? Keeping my homework hidden?" Ms. Frizzle replies:

• To organize files

• To delete files

• To change computer colors

Ms. Frizzle tells Arnold, "If you want to keep a file for later, you need to ________ it before logging off."

• delete

• save

• minimize

During the trip, Liz points to a folder. Ms. Frizzle asks, "Where can you save your files?"

• In a monitor

• In a folder

• On a keyboard

The Magic School Bus lands on the desktop, and Tim wonders: "Which of these is NOT part of the desktop environment?"

• Taskbar

• Icon

• Keyboard

The class explores the recycle bin. Ms. Frizzle asks, "What does this icon do?"

• Saves files automatically

• Deletes unwanted files

• Changes the desktop background