Understanding Computer Devices: Input, Output, and Storage

Lesson Plan

Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Week: Week 8
Age: 8-9 years
Previous Lesson: Students have previously learned about computer devices and their uses.
Topic: Review Questions on Computer Studies

Behavioral Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:

1. Identify examples of input, output, and storage devices.
2. Differentiate between hardware and software components.
3. Explain the meaning of IPO (Input-Process-Output).
4. Recognize sources of information like radio and how data is processed into information.

Keywords: Input, Output, Hardware, Software, IPO, Storage

Set Induction:

• Begin by displaying a computer setup in the classroom. Ask students to identify different parts of the setup, leading into a discussion on computer components and their functions.

Entry Behavior:

• Students should know the basic components of a computer and their functions.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of computer parts (keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc.)
• Physical computer setup or visual aids for hardware and software components

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

• Link the lesson to everyday devices that students use, such as keyboards, monitors, and gaming consoles.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Identification and categorization
• Vocabulary development

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Textbooks and supplementary materials on computer studies

Instructional Materials:

• Real or illustrated examples of input, output, and storage devices
• Whiteboard and markers

Content:

1. Examples of Input and Output Devices:
   • Input Devices: These are devices used to enter data into a computer, like the keyboard and mouse.
   • Output Devices: Devices that display or project data from the computer, like monitors and printers.
2. Difference Between Hardware and Software:
   • Hardware: Physical components of a computer that you can see and touch, such as the monitor, CPU, and keyboard.
   • Software: Programs and applications that run on the computer, which cannot be physically touched.
3. IPO (Input-Process-Output) Explanation:
   • Input: The data that enters the computer.
   • Process: The computer processes or works on the input data.
   • Output: The result of the process, displayed as information.
4. Information Sources and Data:
   • Information can come from various sources, like the radio, TV, or computer.
   • Data, when processed, becomes information.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options:

1. _____________ is an example of an input device.
   (a) Mouse (b) Printer (c) System unit
2. A _______ device is used for playing computer games.
   (a) Hand (b) Joystick (c) Pencil
3. A keyboard is an example of __________.
   (a) Software (b) Mini ware (c) Hardware
4. Hardware items are physical items in your computer room.
   (a) True (b) False
5. A computer can perform many tasks at the same time.
   (a) True (b) False
6. Which of the following is a hardware component?
   (a) Antivirus (b) Input device (c) Monitor
7. IPO means _________________________.
   (a) Input-Process-Output (b) Insert-Procedure-Output (c) Inner Part Organs
8. A radio is a source of information.
   (a) True (b) False
9. _________ is a processed fact.
   (a) Datum (b) Information (c) Pictures
10. Which of the following storage devices can we put into a CD ROM?
    (a) Flash disk (b) Compact disk (c) Floppy disk
11. An output device shows data on the _________.
    (a) Monitor (b) Keyboard (c) Mouse
12. A printer is an example of an ________ device.
    (a) Input (b) Output (c) Processing
13. A _________ stores information temporarily on the computer.
    (a) Monitor (b) RAM (c) Printer
14. ________ is needed to operate software on a computer.
    (a) Hardware (b) Chair (c) Pencil
15. The main brain of the computer is called the _______.
    (a) Monitor (b) CPU (c) Mouse

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: What is an input device?
   A: An input device is used to enter data into a computer, like a keyboard or mouse.
2. Q: Give an example of an output device.
   A: A monitor or printer.
3. Q: What is hardware?
   A: Hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you can touch.
4. Q: Is software something you can touch?
   A: No, software is not physical; it is a program or application.
5. Q: What does IPO stand for?
   A: Input-Process-Output.
6. Q: What is the main function of a computer?
   A: To process data and provide information.
7. Q: Can a radio provide information?
   A: Yes, it can.
8. Q: What device is used to play games on a computer?
   A: A joystick.
9. Q: What is a storage device?
   A: A device used to save data, like a flash drive or hard disk.
10. Q: Name one temporary storage in a computer.
    A: RAM (Random Access Memory).
11. Q: What is data?
    A: Data are raw facts that a computer processes.
12. Q: What is an example of processed data?
    A: Information.
13. Q: Is the CPU an input or processing device?
    A: Processing device.
14. Q: Can you see software on a computer screen?
    A: Yes, you can see it displayed on the screen.
15. Q: What is the difference between a flash drive and a CD-ROM?
    A: A flash drive is a portable storage device, while a CD-ROM is a disk used in a computer drive.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on the components of a computer.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the review questions, focusing on input and output devices, hardware vs. software, and the IPO model.

Step 3: The teacher invites pupils to answer questions about different devices, allowing them to identify each part’s role in the computer system.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Display images or physical examples of various computer parts and discuss their functions.
• Explain the IPO model and how each part of the computer contributes to it.
• Guide students in identifying hardware and software components through examples.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in identifying different parts of a computer.
• Answer review questions on input, output, and storage devices.
• Discuss and differentiate between hardware and software.

Assessment:

• Oral and written exercises based on the review questions to ensure understanding.
• Observation of student participation in activities.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. What is an input device?
2. Give two examples of output devices.
3. What does IPO stand for?
4. Name one hardware item in the computer lab.
5. Is a monitor an input or output device?
6. What is software?
7. Give an example of a storage device.
8. What device do we use to enter data into a computer?
9. Can you touch software?
10. What is the purpose of a CPU?

Conclusion:
The teacher will review the main points of the lesson, clarify any doubts, and encourage students to explore more about computer parts and their uses.