User:Jyoti Real Teaching Lesson Plan 3

Subject: Computer Science Unit: Two

Class: 6 Topic: Computer hardware and Input Hardware

Time: 45 Minutes Period: 4th

Number of Students: School: Adarsha Secondary School, Layaku, Thimi

Specific Objectives

At end of the class

• introduce computer hardware
• define input hardware
• recognize input hardware

Teaching Materials

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Computer hardware samples picture
3. Image of Input Hardware
4. Internet access for multimedia resources

Introduction

• Begin with a brief discussion about computer hardware and input hardware.
• Introduce the main objective: to understand computer hardware, with a focus on input devices.
• Discuss why input hardware are crucial for user interaction with a computer
• Define input devices and provide examples (keyboard, mouse, touchpad, etc.).
• Explain the concept of human-computer interaction and how input devices facilitate it.

Main Components and Functions (15 minutes):

1. Keyboard:
   • Discuss the layout and functions of a standard keyboard.
   • Mention special keys and their uses (function keys, control keys).
2. Mouse and Pointing Devices:
   • Explain the role of the mouse as a pointing device.
   • Introduce touchpads, trackballs, and other pointing devices.
3. Other Input Devices:
   • Briefly discuss other input devices such as , webcams, microphones, etc.
   • Explain their specific functions and applications.

Interactive Activity :

• Engage students in an interactive activity. Provide Real examples of input devices and ask students to categorize them as either keyboards, pointing devices, or other input devices.

Homework/Extended Learning:

Assign a short research task where students investigate emerging input devices or advancements in existing input technologies. They can present their findings in the next class.