👀 What Is Information?
Information Is Everywhere!
Discover that information is all around you — in books, signs, and people.
Can you see any words or pictures right now? Words on a book cover, a sign on the wall, or a label on a box — those are all information!
What Is Information?
Information is anything that tells you something. When you see a stop sign, it tells you to stop. When you read a book about dogs, it tells you about dogs. That is information!
Information
Something that tells you a fact or idea.
Where Can You Find Information?
- 📚 Books — stories and facts
- 🖥️ Computers and tablets — websites and videos
- 👩🏫 People — teachers, parents, and friends
- 🪧 Signs — they tell you what to do or where to go
- 📺 TV — shows and news
This morning, how did you know it was time to wake up? Maybe an alarm told you, or a grown-up called your name. That was information helping you start your day!
Why Do We Need Information?
Information helps us stay safe. It helps us learn new things. It helps us make good choices. A doctor uses information to help sick people feel better. A cook uses a recipe — that is information — to make yummy food!
Even a stop sign is information! It tells drivers and bike riders to stop so everyone stays safe.
Ready for the Quiz?
3 questions about what you just learned. You can do it!