Computer Hardware Lesson 5E
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nicole chamberlainFunctions of Major Hardware
Components of a Computer
System
5E Lesson Plan - Computer Science
Lesson Objectives
• By the end of this lesson, students will be able
to:
• 1. Identify and explain the functions of the
major hardware components of a computer
system.
• 2. Describe different secondary storage
devices and their uses.
Major Components of a Computer
• • Input Devices
• • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• • Primary Memory (RAM and ROM)
• • Secondary Storage Devices
• • Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
• • Hard Disk
• • Magnetic Tape
• • Flash Drive
• • Memory Card
• • Optical Disks (CD, DVD, Blu-Ray)
Engage (10 minutes)
• Objective: Spark curiosity about the functions
of hardware components.
• • Show a video on how a computer works.
• • Ask students what happens inside the
computer when they use it.
Explore (15 minutes)
• Objective: Explore major hardware
components and their functions.
• • Show a diagram of a computer system.
• • Group work: research and present assigned
hardware components.
Explain (15 minutes)
• Objective: Solidify understanding of hardware
components.
• • Discuss the functions of input, CPU, primary
memory, secondary storage, and output
devices.
• • Explain differences between secondary
storage devices (hard disk, flash drive, CD,
etc.).
Elaborate (10 minutes)
• Objective: Apply knowledge to understand
hardware interaction.
• • Scenario: Choose the best secondary storage
device for different tasks.
• • Pairs discuss and justify their choices.
Evaluate (10 minutes)
• Objective: Assess understanding of hardware
components.
• • Short quiz: label and explain functions of
computer hardware components.
• • Match storage devices with descriptions and
use cases.
Closure
• • Revisit the question: What are the main
components of a computer system?
• • Ask students to explain the importance of
one of the components discussed.
