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.

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