Trackpad Ver. 2.0 Class 2

By Nidhi Arora

Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning

KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- Find on Google: This section asks a quick question from the present world.
- Pure Fact: This presents a 100% pure fact with a numerical data.
- Video Based Question: This is an interactive question to be attempted after watching a small video accessible on the QR Code.
- Coding Zone: This presents a quick insight into coding concepts.
- Career Here: This section indicates the possible career aspects on pursuing similar topics.

DESCRIPTION
Trackpad, a computer book series for grades I to VIII, is designed to build a strong foundation for students about to enter the fascinating world of computer technology. With Trackpad, the process of discovery is bound to be equally enjoyable and educational, as the series is written in a friendly and engaging style, which will spark the interest of students of all skill sets.

Based on Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016, this series has all that is required to ensure that the students understand and retain what they have read.

The books ensure up-to-date coverage of contemporary computer concepts and most widely used software packages. Though comprehensive in scope, each topic presents practical, day-to-day applications of computer in a friendly manner. The series begin to explore the subject of Artificial Intelligence from grade III itself and each grade has four Periodic Assessments & two Test Sheets for evaluation of students' learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space each to inculcate the love for writing and enhance writing skills in children.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
You will learn about:
- Fundamentals of computers
- ICT Tools
- Computational Thinking
- Coding and Artificial Intelligence
- Tux Paint
- Touch Typing
- WordPad

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Grade-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Computer—A Smart Machine
2. Uses of Computers
3. Operating a Computer
4. How Computer Works?
5. Using a Mouse and a Keyboard
6. Typing in WordPad
7. More on Paint & Paint 3D
8. More on Tux Paint
9. Project
10. OGO Cyber Sample Questions

• Language: English
• Publisher: Orange Education Pvt Ltd
• Release date: Sep 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9789391246501

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

COMPUTER—A SMART MACHINE

Hi Tanush! Do you know what is a smart machine?

Yes, I know. A computer is a smart machine that can do many things for us.

Really! Tell me more about machines.

Machines are devices made by humans to make work easy and efficient. They help us work fast and save our time and energy.

Let me explain the smart machine in detail.

COMPUTER—A SMART MACHINE

In the previous class, you have learnt that machines make our work easy and efficient.

A computer is a smart machine that helps us do many things, like watching movies, listening to music, playing games, drawing pictures, writing letters, solving sums, etc. It works on electricity. Hence, computer is called an electronic machine. In this chapter, we are going to explore how computer is different from