Information Is All Around Us
Learn that information comes in many forms and is everywhere you look.
When you woke up today, how did you know what to wear? Maybe you looked outside, or someone told you the weather. That was information!
What Is Information?
Information is anything that tells you something new. It can be words, pictures, numbers, or sounds. A clock tells you the time — that is information. A map shows you where to go — that is information too.
Information Comes in Many Forms
- 📖 Books and magazines
- 🖥️ Websites and apps
- 📺 TV shows and videos
- 🗣️ People talking to you
- 🪧 Signs and labels
- 🎵 Songs and podcasts
Right now, look around the room. Can you spot three things that give you information? A clock, a poster, a book — they all count!
Why Do We Use Information?
We use information to make decisions, stay safe, learn new things, and help others. A doctor uses information to help patients. A chef uses a recipe — that is information — to cook a meal.
Even your body gives you information! When you feel hungry, your stomach is telling you it needs food. When you feel cold, your skin is telling you to put on a jacket.
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