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Meet the computer's parts — Explain and challenge

Read with an adult. You can say, draw or write your answer. Use safe large objects when asked. Take one question at a time.

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Device part: touchpad. It moves a pointer when a finger moves. Devices can have different parts and different ways to choose things. Ask an adult to show the part on an approved device or a clear photo. They open the safe activity first.

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  1. Which part moves a pointer when a finger moves: touchpad or keyboard?
  2. Point to a touchpad on your adult's example. What job does it do?
  3. Ask before trying the touchpad. Can another child use a different input method?

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