Computer Basics - Grade 3 Computer Science Worksheet 11 - Free Printable

Download this free printable Computer Basics worksheet for Grade 3 Computer Science. Perfect for practice, homework, and classroom use.

Grade 3 Computer Science practice

This printable Computer Basics worksheet is part of the free WizKidsHub Grade 3 Computer Science collection. Print it at home or in the classroom for extra practice.

What this worksheet teaches

• Describe the steps of starting up, using, and safely shutting down a computer.
• Identify the main parts of a computer - monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU - and explain what each one does in simple terms.
• Understand the difference between hardware (parts you can touch) and software (programs that run on the computer).
• Practice matching everyday computer tasks (typing, printing, browsing) to the device or program used to do them.

How to use this worksheet

If your child uses a tablet at home but rarely a desktop, expect the mouse and CPU questions to be the slowest ones. Before starting, let them hold a mouse and move the cursor for a minute or two. Afterwards, review any question they answered with a shrug rather than a wrong answer - a shrug usually means the object itself is unfamiliar, not that the concept is too hard.

Sample questions from this worksheet

1. MCQ: Which device can be rewritten many times?
2. MCQ: Which device is best for storing movies?

Frequently asked questions

Is there anything about online safety in this worksheet?

This sheet stays on parts, terms and devices rather than internet safety. If your child is already browsing, treat the vocabulary here as the groundwork - knowing what a file, folder and program are makes later safety rules such as 'do not open unknown files' actually make sense.

Does my child need to use a real computer to complete this worksheet?

No - this worksheet can be completed with pencil and paper alone. However, having access to a real computer or tablet nearby can help your child connect the terms and pictures to real objects they recognize.

My child has never used a computer at school. Is this worksheet still appropriate?

Yes. This worksheet is designed to introduce Grade 3 students to basic computer vocabulary and concepts from the ground up, so no prior classroom computer experience is assumed.