1. Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1 Chapter 2 Lesson 5
Input and Output
Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1 Chapter 2 Lesson 5

2. Essential Questions How do computers help people solve problems?
How do people and computers approach problems differently?
What does a computer need from people in order to solve problems effectively?

3. Lesson Objectives Students will be able to:
Identify the inputs and outputs of common computing devices
Select the inputs and outputs used to perform common computer tasks

4. Warm Up
In the last lesson we learned that a computer is a device that “processes information”. That phrase is still little vague, so let’s see if we can clarify it a bit. What kinds of “stuff” do you use, look at, create, or edit on a computer that you think might actually be information?

5. Create a Frayer Model for each of these Vocabulary Words
Input: A device or component that allows information to be given to a computer
Output: any device or component that receives information from a computer

6. Wrap-up
Brainstorm three everyday activities you or people you know do with a computer.
What is the input used for that activity?
What is the output?