Input and Output Devices Hardwares Devices of a Computer Computer Studies ICT Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Information Technology (IT) Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Information Technology (IT)

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 6

Age: 8 years

Topic: Hardware Devices of a Computer

Sub-topic: Input & Output Devices

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Define hardware devices.
2. Identify various hardware devices.
3. Distinguish between input and output devices.

Keywords: Hardware, Input Devices, Output Devices, Computer

Set Induction: The teacher will show different hardware devices and ask pupils to guess their names and uses.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils have seen or used some hardware devices at home or in school.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of hardware devices
• Real hardware devices (if available)
• Flashcards with device names and functions

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Understanding hardware devices helps pupils appreciate the physical components of computers.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Classification

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Pictures and diagrams of hardware devices
• Flashcards with key terms

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3
• IT textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Diagrams
• Real hardware devices (if available)
• Whiteboard

Content

Definition and Identification of Hardware Devices

1. Definition of Hardware Devices:
   • Hardware devices are the physical parts of a computer that you can touch and see.
2. Types of Hardware Devices:
   • Input Devices: These are devices used to enter data into a computer.
     • Examples: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner, Microphone, Webcam
   • Output Devices: These are devices used to get data out of a computer.
     • Examples: Monitor, Printer, Speakers, Projector

Outline and Identification of Various Hardware Devices:

1. Keyboard:
   • An input device used to type data into the computer.
2. Mouse:
   • An input device used to point and click on items on the screen.
3. Scanner:
   • An input device used to scan documents and images into the computer.
4. Microphone:
   • An input device used to record sound into the computer.
5. Webcam:
   • An input device used to capture video and images.
6. Monitor:
   • An output device used to display information from the computer.
7. Printer:
   • An output device used to print documents and images from the computer.
8. Speakers:
   • An output device used to play sound from the computer.
9. Projector:
   • An output device used to project images from the computer onto a larger screen.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Hardware devices are the ______ parts of a computer. a) Physical b) Software c) Virtual d) Network
2. A keyboard is an example of an ______ device. a) Output b) Input c) Storage d) Processing
3. A monitor is an example of an ______ device. a) Output b) Input c) Storage d) Processing
4. The ______ is used to type data into the computer. a) Mouse b) Keyboard c) Monitor d) Printer
5. The ______ is used to point and click on items on the screen. a) Keyboard b) Scanner c) Mouse d) Monitor
6. A scanner is used to ______ documents and images into the computer. a) Print b) Type c) Scan d) Play
7. The ______ is used to record sound into the computer. a) Printer b) Microphone c) Monitor d) Mouse
8. A ______ is used to capture video and images. a) Scanner b) Webcam c) Keyboard d) Speaker
9. A ______ is used to print documents and images from the computer. a) Monitor b) Scanner c) Projector d) Printer
10. ______ are used to play sound from the computer. a) Monitors b) Speakers c) Scanners d) Keyboards
11. A ______ is used to project images from the computer onto a larger screen. a) Printer b) Projector c) Monitor d) Webcam
12. The ______ is the device used to display information from the computer. a) Monitor b) Mouse c) Keyboard d) Scanner
13. The ______ is the device that allows users to input text and numbers. a) Monitor b) Keyboard c) Scanner d) Printer
14. The ______ is used to navigate and select items on the screen. a) Keyboard b) Mouse c) Monitor d) Projector
15. A ______ is essential for printing out hard copies of documents. a) Scanner b) Printer c) Webcam d) Speaker

FAQs

1. What are hardware devices?
   • Hardware devices are the physical parts of a computer that you can touch and see.
2. What is an input device?
   • An input device is used to enter data into a computer.
3. What is an output device?
   • An output device is used to get data out of a computer.
4. What is a keyboard used for?
   • A keyboard is used to type data into the computer.
5. What does a mouse do?
   • A mouse is used to point and click on items on the screen.
6. What is a scanner?
   • A scanner is used to scan documents and images into the computer.
7. What is the function of a microphone?
   • A microphone is used to record sound into the computer.
8. What does a webcam do?
   • A webcam is used to capture video and images.
9. What is a monitor used for?
   • A monitor is used to display information from the computer.
10. What does a printer do?
    • A printer is used to print documents and images from the computer.
11. What are speakers used for?
    • Speakers are used to play sound from the computer.
12. What is the function of a projector?
    • A projector is used to project images from the computer onto a larger screen.
13. How does a keyboard help in using a computer?
    • A keyboard allows users to input text and numbers into the computer.
14. Why is a mouse important?
    • A mouse is important for navigating and selecting items on the screen.
15. Can a computer work without a monitor?
    • No, a monitor is necessary to display information from the computer.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was the internal features of the CPU.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of different hardware devices and explaining their types and uses.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to identify and classify the hardware devices into input and output devices.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and real examples of hardware devices.
• Explain the function of each device.
• Guide pupils in identifying and classifying input and output devices.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe and identify different hardware devices.
• Participate in discussions about the uses of each device.
• Classify devices into input and output categories.

Assessment:

1. Define hardware devices.
2. Give two examples of input devices.
3. Give two examples of output devices.
4. What is the function of a keyboard?
5. What does a mouse do?
6. What is the use of a monitor?
7. What does a printer do?
8. How is a scanner used?
9. What is the function of speakers?
10. What does a projector do?

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ answers and participation.