Summary
Eeek — a mouse! Okay, computer mice are pretty harmless. Now you can find out how they work! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby teach you all about the technology behind the computer mouse. Discover what makes the movement of a mouse change the cursor on your screen, and how pointing and clicking activates programs or hyperlinks. You’ll also learn the difference between the two most popular mouse types, the mechanical mouse and the optical mouse. Plus, get some cool information on other mousey devices like trackballs and track pads! You might want to call off the exterminators...
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Computer Mouse:
- What is one new thing you learned about computer mouse?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining computer mouse.
- Draw or give one example of your own.