Computer Components

Teacher Notes
Pupils should cut and stick the images and definition of the different
computer components in the table to create a reference page about
the different components. This task focuses on the inner workings
of a computer, rather than the visible hardware which children
will already be familiar with (keyboard, mouse, speakers etc.).

Depending on level of computer confidence, pupils

could alternatively be given just the table and asked
to find their own images and definitions.

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Complete the table by finding the correct images and
definitions to match the computer components.

Component Definition Image

CPU (Central
Processing Unit)

RAM (Random
Access Memory)

Motherboard

Graphics Card

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Hard Drive

USB Ports

Network Card

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Images:

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Definitions:
You can plug a range of
devices such as memory
sticks, keyboard and speakers
into these.
This component is needed to
play high definition videos
and games with high quality
graphics.
This is a short-term type of
storage (memory) which the
computer can access straight
away. This can be expanded
to make your computer run
faster.
This is a form of storage
where all of your programs
and files are kept even when
the computer is turned off.
This is the main circuit board
inside the computer. It allows
different components to
communicate with each other.
Other components are often
connected to this piece.
This card makes sure your
computer is able to connect to
the internet. In many cases,
this component is part of the
motherboard.
This is like the computer’s
brain. It carries out all of the
instructions that are given to
the computer.
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Answers
Complete the table by finding the correct images and
definitions to match the computer components.

Component Definition Image

CPU (Central This is like the computer’s
Processing Unit) brain. It carries out all of the
instructions that are given to
the computer.

RAM (Random This is a short-term type of

Access Memory) storage (memory) which the
computer can access straight
away. This can be expanded
to make your computer run
faster.

Motherboard This is the main circuit board

inside the computer. It allows
different components to
communicate with each other.
Other components are often
connected to this piece.

Graphics Card This component is needed to

play high definition videos
and games with high quality
graphics.

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Answers
Hard Drive This is a form of storage where
all of your programs and
files are kept even when the
computer is turned off.

USB Ports You can plug a range of

devices such as memory sticks,
keyboard and speakers into
these.

Network Card This card makes sure your

computer is able to connect to
the internet. In many cases,
this component is part of the
motherboard.

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