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In this lesson you will learn a few simple 
and interesting uses of a Computer.
Moz: Hello! What shall we learn today? Yes, we?ll learn that a 
computer is a useful machine. It can do many things. We can play 
games, listen to music, and watch movies on a computer.
Tejas: Can we also draw pictures?
Lesson1
Moz: Sure, you can. A computer can be 
used for many simple tasks like: 
Drawing pictures 
Writing letters
Playing games
Listening to music 
Adding numbers
Watching movies and cartoons 
Uses of Computers
Jyoti: I remember seeing a 
computer in our school 
library. 
Tejas: I have also seen it, 
but what is a computer 
doing in a library?
Moz: Good question. Let me 
give some examples of how 
a computer is used in many 
places.
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In this lesson you will learn a few simple 
and interesting uses of a Computer.
Moz: Hello! What shall we learn today? Yes, we?ll learn that a 
computer is a useful machine. It can do many things. We can play 
games, listen to music, and watch movies on a computer.
Tejas: Can we also draw pictures?
Lesson1
Moz: Sure, you can. A computer can be 
used for many simple tasks like: 
Drawing pictures 
Writing letters
Playing games
Listening to music 
Adding numbers
Watching movies and cartoons 
Uses of Computers
Jyoti: I remember seeing a 
computer in our school 
library. 
Tejas: I have also seen it, 
but what is a computer 
doing in a library?
Moz: Good question. Let me 
give some examples of how 
a computer is used in many 
places.
Many people use a bank to keep their money 
safe. The bank uses a computer to store a list 
of people and their accounts. When your parents 
want money to buy something, they go to the bank. The clerk 
checks on the computer to see if they have enough money in their account. 
Then the clerk gives the money to your parents. 
A library stores many books. Searching for 
your favourite book can take a lot of time. So, 
the library uses a computer to store a list of 
books and their location. When you want to borrow a 
book, the librarian can check the computer to see if it is available. 
Then he can tell you where to find it. He also uses the computer to issue 
the book to you.
Railways use computers to book tickets. They also use them to maintain 
train timings. When you go with your parents to book tickets, the clerk 
uses the computer to see if seats are available. Then he takes the money 
and issues your tickets.
1. Library
2. Bank
3. Railway station
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In this lesson you will learn a few simple 
and interesting uses of a Computer.
Moz: Hello! What shall we learn today? Yes, we?ll learn that a 
computer is a useful machine. It can do many things. We can play 
games, listen to music, and watch movies on a computer.
Tejas: Can we also draw pictures?
Lesson1
Moz: Sure, you can. A computer can be 
used for many simple tasks like: 
Drawing pictures 
Writing letters
Playing games
Listening to music 
Adding numbers
Watching movies and cartoons 
Uses of Computers
Jyoti: I remember seeing a 
computer in our school 
library. 
Tejas: I have also seen it, 
but what is a computer 
doing in a library?
Moz: Good question. Let me 
give some examples of how 
a computer is used in many 
places.
Many people use a bank to keep their money 
safe. The bank uses a computer to store a list 
of people and their accounts. When your parents 
want money to buy something, they go to the bank. The clerk 
checks on the computer to see if they have enough money in their account. 
Then the clerk gives the money to your parents. 
A library stores many books. Searching for 
your favourite book can take a lot of time. So, 
the library uses a computer to store a list of 
books and their location. When you want to borrow a 
book, the librarian can check the computer to see if it is available. 
Then he can tell you where to find it. He also uses the computer to issue 
the book to you.
Railways use computers to book tickets. They also use them to maintain 
train timings. When you go with your parents to book tickets, the clerk 
uses the computer to see if seats are available. Then he takes the money 
and issues your tickets.
1. Library
2. Bank
3. Railway station
You can create a greeting card for your 
friend.
You can watch cartoons and 
movies.
You can listen to music.
You can write a letter to 
your grandparents.
Jyoti: Ok, but how can children use a computer? 
Moz: Let us see some simple tasks that you can do using a computer. 
 You can draw a picture.
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In this lesson you will learn a few simple 
and interesting uses of a Computer.
Moz: Hello! What shall we learn today? Yes, we?ll learn that a 
computer is a useful machine. It can do many things. We can play 
games, listen to music, and watch movies on a computer.
Tejas: Can we also draw pictures?
Lesson1
Moz: Sure, you can. A computer can be 
used for many simple tasks like: 
Drawing pictures 
Writing letters
Playing games
Listening to music 
Adding numbers
Watching movies and cartoons 
Uses of Computers
Jyoti: I remember seeing a 
computer in our school 
library. 
Tejas: I have also seen it, 
but what is a computer 
doing in a library?
Moz: Good question. Let me 
give some examples of how 
a computer is used in many 
places.
Many people use a bank to keep their money 
safe. The bank uses a computer to store a list 
of people and their accounts. When your parents 
want money to buy something, they go to the bank. The clerk 
checks on the computer to see if they have enough money in their account. 
Then the clerk gives the money to your parents. 
A library stores many books. Searching for 
your favourite book can take a lot of time. So, 
the library uses a computer to store a list of 
books and their location. When you want to borrow a 
book, the librarian can check the computer to see if it is available. 
Then he can tell you where to find it. He also uses the computer to issue 
the book to you.
Railways use computers to book tickets. They also use them to maintain 
train timings. When you go with your parents to book tickets, the clerk 
uses the computer to see if seats are available. Then he takes the money 
and issues your tickets.
1. Library
2. Bank
3. Railway station
You can create a greeting card for your 
friend.
You can watch cartoons and 
movies.
You can listen to music.
You can write a letter to 
your grandparents.
Jyoti: Ok, but how can children use a computer? 
Moz: Let us see some simple tasks that you can do using a computer. 
 You can draw a picture.
Moz: In our daily life we use machines like television, radio, washing 
machine, mixer, music system, telephone etc. A computer can also do 
the work of some of these machines.
Rahul is drawing on a paper. 
Can he also draw using a computer?
Yes, he can! 
A Television is used to watch movies.  
Can you watch movies on a Computer? 
Yes, you can!  
The music system is playing a song . 
Can you play a song on a computer?
Yes, you can! 
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In this lesson you will learn a few simple 
and interesting uses of a Computer.
Moz: Hello! What shall we learn today? Yes, we?ll learn that a 
computer is a useful machine. It can do many things. We can play 
games, listen to music, and watch movies on a computer.
Tejas: Can we also draw pictures?
Lesson1
Moz: Sure, you can. A computer can be 
used for many simple tasks like: 
Drawing pictures 
Writing letters
Playing games
Listening to music 
Adding numbers
Watching movies and cartoons 
Uses of Computers
Jyoti: I remember seeing a 
computer in our school 
library. 
Tejas: I have also seen it, 
but what is a computer 
doing in a library?
Moz: Good question. Let me 
give some examples of how 
a computer is used in many 
places.
Many people use a bank to keep their money 
safe. The bank uses a computer to store a list 
of people and their accounts. When your parents 
want money to buy something, they go to the bank. The clerk 
checks on the computer to see if they have enough money in their account. 
Then the clerk gives the money to your parents. 
A library stores many books. Searching for 
your favourite book can take a lot of time. So, 
the library uses a computer to store a list of 
books and their location. When you want to borrow a 
book, the librarian can check the computer to see if it is available. 
Then he can tell you where to find it. He also uses the computer to issue 
the book to you.
Railways use computers to book tickets. They also use them to maintain 
train timings. When you go with your parents to book tickets, the clerk 
uses the computer to see if seats are available. Then he takes the money 
and issues your tickets.
1. Library
2. Bank
3. Railway station
You can create a greeting card for your 
friend.
You can watch cartoons and 
movies.
You can listen to music.
You can write a letter to 
your grandparents.
Jyoti: Ok, but how can children use a computer? 
Moz: Let us see some simple tasks that you can do using a computer. 
 You can draw a picture.
Moz: In our daily life we use machines like television, radio, washing 
machine, mixer, music system, telephone etc. A computer can also do 
the work of some of these machines.
Rahul is drawing on a paper. 
Can he also draw using a computer?
Yes, he can! 
A Television is used to watch movies.  
Can you watch movies on a Computer? 
Yes, you can!  
The music system is playing a song . 
Can you play a song on a computer?
Yes, you can! 
You can use a fridge to keep food items. 
Can a computer be used like a fridge?
No, It cannot! 
You can make fresh fruit juice in your 
mixer. Can a computer be used like a mixer? 
No, It cannot! 
You can wash clothes in your washing machine. 
Can a computer be used like a washing 
machine? 
No, It cannot! 
Tejas: Oh, the computer is very clever. Can it do everything?
Moz: A computer can help you do several things. But there are also 
many things that it cannot do.
Tejas: Why are there so many 
wires around the computer?
Moz: We will talk about it when we 
meet next. Goodbye for now, 
Chin Chinaki... 
After you have studied this lesson, 
you will be able to:
List the various uses of a 
computer.
Identify places where computer 
can be used.
Decide when a computer can not 
be used.
Learning Outcome