e-world 2 : Computers basics & applications for CBSE Class 2

E-world, a series of eight books, is a humble effort to provide comprehensive learning and understanding of basic concepts and applications of computers. The series conforms to the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005 and the CCE approach. The books have been developed based on an extensive feedback received from teachers and authors’ experience of over a decade in teaching and interacting with students. Interspersed with illustrations, tips and interesting facts, the concepts have been presented in a lucid and student-friendly manner.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Computer—A Smart Machine

Computer and Man

Types of Computers

2. PARTS OF A COMPUTER

Monitor

Keyboard

Mouse

CPU

Printer and Scanner

Microphone and Speakers

Headphones

UPS

CD or DVD Drive

3. USES OF COMPUTERS

At Home

In Schools

In Hospitals

At Railway Stations and Airports

In Banks

At Shopping Malls

In Office

For Designing

For Defence Purposes

For Space Research

For Making Animated Movies

4. START AND SHUT DOWN

A COMPUTER

Step-by-step: Starting a Computer

Icons

Taskbar

Step-by-step: Shutting Down a Computer

5. MORE ABOUT THE KEYBOARD

Caps Lock Key

Cursor Control Keys

Backspace Key

Delete Key

Shift Key

Home Key

End Key

Num Lock Key

6. MORE ABOUT THE

COMPUTER MOUSE

Mouse—a Computer Device

Types of Computer Mice

Mouse Actions

7. DRAWING AND PAINTING

USING PAINT

Starting Paint

Parts of the Paint Window

Paint Tools

Shapes Tool

Saving a New Drawing

Opening a Saved Drawing

Opening a New Paint Window

8. TUX PAINT

Starting Tux Paint

Paint Tool

Eraser Tool

Lines Tool

Shapes Tool

Text Tool

Magic Tool

Stamp Tool

Other Controls

WORKSHEETS 1 TO 4

YOGA KIDS

Stickers For Exercises

Poster