Lesson 1: Inputs and outputs

Learning about the different forms of inputs and outputs and their functions, pupils develop their understanding that computers follows instructions

Before the lesson

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Learning objective

  • To recognise basic inputs and outputs

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:


Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Attention grabber

Main event


Pupils needing extra support: Try using a desktop computer where they can experience plugging/unplugging the different peripherals.


Pupils working at greater depth: Should include more detail on their posters about what happens when a key is pressed/mouse is clicked. What information is sent? Where is it received? They should also consider other forms of input and output.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding


Created by:
Sway Grantham,  
Computing specialist
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