CARING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE 

Subject :

Computer Studies

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Topic :

Topics: CARING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE

Class :

PRIMARY 6

BASIC 6

Term :

THIRD TERM

Week :

WEEK 5

Instructional Materials :

COMPUTER, LAPTOP, SOFTWARE

Previous Knowledge :

PUPILS HAVE BEEN TAUGHT COMMON ABUSE OF COMPUTER

Behavioural Objectives :  At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

1. List ways of caring for computer or list ways of taking good care of a computer system;

1. Mention ways of caring for computer monitor and keyboards;

1. State reasons for taking care of computers; list ways of protecting computers

Reference Materials 

• Online Resource Materials
• Various Textbooks
• Lagos State Upper Primary Scheme of Work

Content :

Topics: CARING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE

SUB-Topic (s):

1. Caring for Computer Systems
2. Ways of Caring for Computer Systems
3. Reasons for Caring for Computer Systems

INTRODUCTION

Hardware is the physical computer equipment that we can see and touch. They include:

1. The input devices such as a mouse and keyboard, the processing device like system unit.
2. The output device like printers and video display units (VDU).
3. Other hardware includes speaker, scanner, microphone and joystick.

STEPS FOR CARING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE

1. Position the computer properly.
2. Keep in an appropriate (air conditioned) environment.
3. Make use of UPS and stabilizer.
4. Avoid liquid dropping into the system.
5. Avoid food particles.
6. Use dust covers.
7. Unplug the system when not in use for long.

REASONS FOR TAKING CARE OF COMPUTER

1. Avoid damages.
2. Protect the system.
3. Prolong the life of the files in the system.
4. Make the user comfortable for maximum efficiency.

WAYS OF PROTECTING COMPUTERS

There are numerous ways to protect and remove malware from our computers. No one method is enough to ensure your computer is secure. The more layers of defense, the harder for hackers to use your computer.

Here are five simple, but critical steps to protect your computer,

1. Install Firewall
2. Install Antivirus Software
3. Install Anti-Spyware Software
4. Use Complex and Secure Passwords
5. Check on the Security Settings of the Browser.
6. Name three ways of caring for the computer;
7. Give two reasons for caring for the computer;
8. List two ways of protecting computers.

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1: The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2. He introduces the new topic

Step 3: The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

1. WHAT ARE COMPUTER HARDWARES
2. MENTION FIVE EXAMPLES OF HARDWARE

3.MENTION FIVE WAYS THAT WE CAN USE TOWARDS PROTECT OUR COMPUTERS

Conclusion :

He gives a brief note and he goes round to mark

Assignment :