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:
- Identify examples of input, output, and storage devices.
- Differentiate between hardware and software components.
- Explain the meaning of IPO (Input-Process-Output).
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- _____________ is an example of an input device.
(a) Mouse (b) Printer (c) System unit - A _______ device is used for playing computer games.
(a) Hand (b) Joystick (c) Pencil - A keyboard is an example of __________.
(a) Software (b) Mini ware (c) Hardware - Hardware items are physical items in your computer room.
(a) True (b) False - A computer can perform many tasks at the same time.
(a) True (b) False - Which of the following is a hardware component?
(a) Antivirus (b) Input device (c) Monitor - IPO means _________________________.
(a) Input-Process-Output (b) Insert-Procedure-Output (c) Inner Part Organs - A radio is a source of information.
(a) True (b) False - _________ is a processed fact.
(a) Datum (b) Information (c) Pictures - Which of the following storage devices can we put into a CD ROM?
(a) Flash disk (b) Compact disk (c) Floppy disk - An output device shows data on the _________.
(a) Monitor (b) Keyboard (c) Mouse - A printer is an example of an ________ device.
(a) Input (b) Output (c) Processing - A _________ stores information temporarily on the computer.
(a) Monitor (b) RAM (c) Printer - ________ is needed to operate software on a computer.
(a) Hardware (b) Chair (c) Pencil - The main brain of the computer is called the _______.
(a) Monitor (b) CPU (c) Mouse
15 FAQs with Answers:
- Q: What is an input device?
A: An input device is used to enter data into a computer, like a keyboard or mouse. - Q: Give an example of an output device.
A: A monitor or printer. - Q: What is hardware?
A: Hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you can touch. - Q: Is software something you can touch?
A: No, software is not physical; it is a program or application. - Q: What does IPO stand for?
A: Input-Process-Output. - Q: What is the main function of a computer?
A: To process data and provide information. - Q: Can a radio provide information?
A: Yes, it can. - Q: What device is used to play games on a computer?
A: A joystick. - Q: What is a storage device?
A: A device used to save data, like a flash drive or hard disk. - Q: Name one temporary storage in a computer.
A: RAM (Random Access Memory). - Q: What is data?
A: Data are raw facts that a computer processes. - Q: What is an example of processed data?
A: Information. - Q: Is the CPU an input or processing device?
A: Processing device. - Q: Can you see software on a computer screen?
A: Yes, you can see it displayed on the screen. - 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:
- What is an input device?
- Give two examples of output devices.
- What does IPO stand for?
- Name one hardware item in the computer lab.
- Is a monitor an input or output device?
- What is software?
- Give an example of a storage device.
- What device do we use to enter data into a computer?
- Can you touch software?
- 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.