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Students will be able to identify and explain the function of at least 5 common computer input devices.

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✓ Define what an input device is
✓ Name different types of input devices
✓ Explain the function of each device
✓ Categorize devices based on their use

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How do we give instructions or information to a computer? Let students brainstorm on a shared Padlet wall.

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Teacher demonstrates and explains common input devices: keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, webcam. Show real devices when possible.

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Input Devices - Computer Skills for Kids!

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In pairs, students create a mind map matching input devices with their functions using the interactive whiteboard tool.

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Students play an online drag-and-drop game matching input devices to their descriptions.

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Computer Input and Output Interactive Sorting Game

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This Computer Input and Output Interactive Sorting Game is great for helping children understand the differences between input devices and output devices of a computer. Ideal for year 3 and 4 students, this is a great way for students to begin to develop an ICT understanding. It’s easy to share resources with students to access independently, just add the resource to a lesson in the planner tool - get more information here.

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Advanced students can research and present on specialized input devices like graphics tablets or game controllers.

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Visual flashcards with device names and pictures for students who need additional support.

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Teacher observes student discussions and mind map creation, providing immediate feedback.

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Students complete a 5-question digital quiz identifying input devices and their uses.

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6th Grade: Computer Input And Output Peripherals! Trivia Quiz

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Hey there! 6th Grade students out there! Hope you all are fine. This Computer quiz will test your knowledge about the essential functions of input and output peripherals. In this quiz, you will get to know about computer parts, and you have to identify the correct answer. Read the questions and guess the right one. At last, a certificate will come with scores. All the best!

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Students share their device categories on a collaborative Padlet board and provide constructive feedback to others.

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Students write:
3 things they learned
2 things they found interesting
1 question they still have

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Share the most surprising thing learned about input devices today.

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Find and photograph 3 input devices at home. Create a short description of how each one works.

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Complete the interactive worksheet about input devices.

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LiveWorksheets transforms your traditional printable worksheets into self-correcting interactive exercises that the students can do online and send to the teacher.

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Design your own futuristic input device! Draw it and explain how it would work.