Overview

**Question of the Day: How do computers use input and output to get and give the information that they need to solve problems?** In this lesson, the class considers how computers get and give information to the user through inputs and outputs. After first considering what information they would need to solve a "thinking problem”, the class identifies the inputs and outputs to that process. Afterwards, they explore a series of apps and determine the inputs and outputs for each one.

Vocab

• Input - the information computers get from users, devices, or other computers
• Output - the information computers give to users, devices, or other computers

Resources

• Input and Output - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)