Grade 2 · Technology · Lesson 12

Saving and Opening Files with Adult Help

Imagine you spend an hour typing a story and then the power goes out — and you lose everything. That is why saving is one of the most important habits in computing. When you save a file, you create a permanent copy that stays on the device even when it is turned off.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain why saving is essential
2Describe two ways to save a file — File to Save and Ctrl+S — and carry out the four-step sequence: type and save, close, reopen

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