Hardware Devices – Basic 3 Basic Technology Lesson Note (First Term)

Computer Hardware

Hardware means the parts of a computer you can touch.

Input Devices (Things that PUT information IN)

• Keyboard – for typing letters and numbers

• Mouse – for clicking and pointing

• Microphone – for recording sound

• Camera – for taking pictures

Output Devices (Things that GIVE information OUT)

• Monitor/Screen – shows pictures and words

• Speakers – makes sounds and music

• Printer – prints on paper

• Headphones – for listening privately

Exercise 2: Sort these devices: Keyboard, Speaker, Mouse, Printer, Microphone, Monitor

Input devices: _________________ Output devices: ________________

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Mirror Fun

1. Stand in front of a mirror
2. Write your name on paper
3. Hold it up to the mirror
4. What do you notice about the letters?

Computer Practice

Point to these in your classroom: 

□ Keyboard 

□ Mouse

□ Monitor 

□ Speakers

Exercise 3: True or False?

• Light travels in curved lines: _____
• A mouse is an input device: _____
• Mirrors show reflection: _____
• Printers are input devices: _____