Hardware Devices – Input & Output

TOPIC: Hardware Devices – Input & Output
SUBTOPIC: Meaning, Examples, and Functions of Input and Output Devices
CLASS: Basic 3
AGE: 7–8 years
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define hardware devices.
2. Identify input and output devices.
3. State the function of each device with examples.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS

• Hardware
• Input device
• Output device
• Scanner
• Projector

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

• Real hardware devices or pictures
• Laptop/projector

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Meaning of Hardware
Hardware is the physical part of the computer that you can touch and see.

Input Devices

These devices send information into the computer. Examples are;

1. Keyboard – for typing
2. Mouse – for pointing and clicking
3. Scanner – for copying pictures into the computer
4. Microphone – for recording sound

Output Devices

These devices show results from the computer. Examples are;

1. Monitor – shows pictures and videos
2. Printer – prints on paper
3. Speakers – produce sound
4. Projector – displays large pictures on a wall

Table of Examples

Illustration:

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY

Teacher shows pupils a mouse and asks whether it sends data into the computer or brings it out.

CLASS EXERCISE 1

Fill in the blanks:

1. Hardware means __________ parts of the computer.
2. The __________ shows pictures.
3. The __________ is used for typing.

CLASS EXERCISE 2

Write two examples of:

• Input devices: __________, __________
• Output devices: __________, __________

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions)

1. Hardware is the part you can? A. Hear B. Touch C. Smell D. Taste
2. Keyboard is an? A. Input B. Output C. Storage D. Software
3. Printer is an? A. Input B. Output C. Storage D. Software
4. Scanner sends pictures? A. Out B. Into C. Away D. Above
5. Projector shows? A. Small images B. Large images C. Text only D. Sound only