COMPUTER STUDIES PRIMARY FOUR FIRST TERM
COMPUTER STUDIES PRIMARY FOUR
FIRST TERM
WEEKS TOPICS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
1. Importance of computer
2. Advantages of computer
3. Computer hardware
4. Hardware components List hardware input devices
5. Hardware Components Pupils should be able to:
6. Monitor (I). Define the term Monitor
7. Printers (I). Define the term printer
8. System Unit (I). Identify system unit
9. System Unit (I). Identify motherboard
10. Storage Devices (I). List hardware storage device
11. Computer Memory (I). Mention computer memory
12. Revision
13. Examination
WEEK 1
TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
- Know the Definition of Computer
- List the Uses of computer
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Computer
- Projector
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of work
- Online Materials
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: pupils are familiar with the topic.
CONTENT
Meaning of Computer
Computer is an electronic machine or device that takes raw data as an input from the user and processes it, based on the instructions provided by a software or hardware program The computer as an electronic machine which accepts data as input, processes the data and gives out information. The information which the computer gives is called the output The computer carries out its function in a simple procedure known as Input Processing Output (IPO)
Examples of Computer
- Calculator
- Personal computer
- Smart phone
- Fuel pump
Importance of computer
Computer is used in the following places such as:
- Bank
- To keep customer account information.
- To transfer money from one point to another
- Offices
- To keep records.
- Write letters and keep accounts.
- Business
- To advertise our Goods and services.
- To keep records of all items and sales.
- Hospital
- To keep patients records and drugs.
- Too diagnose patients
- To treat patients.
- Transport
- To book reservation of tickets in airplanes, buses railways.
- Defense
- To design weapons and other defense equipment.
- To keep record of all defense equipment such as guns, rockets, bullets. etc.
- School
- To keep student’s records
- To assist in the teaching and learning process.
- Sport
- To display scores and results of matches.
- Publishing
- To create newspaper, magazine, books etc.
- Government
- To keep records of staff, process salaries of staffs.
- Prepare established plans and budgets.
- Manage records of census data.
- Taxes and notes
- Handles various types of registration like national identity card, voter’s registration. Etc.
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
- The Teacher introduces the topic: importance of computer.
- She/he explains the Definition of Computer.
- She/he mention the Uses of the computer.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- Define Computer
- Mention three Uses of computer
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
WEEK 2
TOPIC: ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
- Mention the advantages of computer
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Computer
- Projector
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of work
- Online Materials.
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students were taught with importance of computer
CONTENT
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER
- Computers can work faster than human beings.
- Computers can store information accurately and then provide it when needed.
- Computers are more efficient and reliable than human beings.
- Computer has good storage capability.
- Computer is easy to use.
- Computers can be used to perform many tasks.
- Computers are more effective and accurate than human beings.
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
- The Teacher introduces the topic
- She/he explains the advantages of the computer.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- Mention three Advantages of Computer.
CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.
WEEK 3
TOPIC: COMPUTER HARDWARE
Sub –topics:
- Meaning of computer hardware
- Computer hard ware features
ENABLE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
- Define the term Hardware
- Name the features of computer hardware.
- List parts of computer Hardware.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Computer
- Projector
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of work
- Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
- Internet Materials.
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with Advantages of computer.
CONTENT
COMPUTER HARDWARE
Hardware means anything that can be touched or hold.
Computer hardware is the parts of computer that can be seen and touched. They comprises the electronic and physical parts of a computer system. Examples are keyboard, mouse, speaker, monitor, central processing unit, hard disk, etc
The hardware components of the computer system are made up of four parts. They are the
i) Input devices;
ii) System unit;
iii) Output devices; and
iv) Storage devices
FEATURES OF COMPUTER HARDWARE
Computer hardware features are:
- Computer hardware can be felt.
- It can be touched.
- It can be seen.
PARTS OF COMPUTER HARDWARE
Computer hardware is grouped into the following:
- Input device: these are computer parts through which data is sent into the computer. Examples are Keyboard, Joystick, scanner, stylus pen, webcam, light pen, etc.
- Output devices: these are parts that display the result of process data. Examples are speaker, printer, monitor, etc.
- System unit: it processes all the data entered into the computer. The central processing unit (CPU) is the brain of the computer system. The components are the Cpu and motherboard.
- Storage devices: these are parts used for storing data in electronic form. Examples are Hard disk, cd/dvd, zip disk.
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson
- The Teacher introduces the topic: Computer Hardware.
- She/he explains the term hardware and computer hardware.
- He/she explains the features of computer Hardware.
- The teacher leads the pupils to mention parts of computer Hardware.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- Hardware means what?
- What is Computer Hardware?
- List three features of computer Hardware.
- Mention three parts of computer hardware.
CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.
WEEK 4
TOPIC: HARDWARE COMPONENTS (INPUT DEVICES)
Sub –topics:
- Meaning of computer hardware
- Computer hard ware features
ENABLE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
- List hardware input devices.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Computer
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- microphone
- joystick
- scanner
- Projector
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of work
- Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
- Internet Materials.
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with Computer Hardware.
CONTENT
Input devices
Input devices are computer parts or equipment through which data is sent into the computer.
Examples of input devices
- Keyboard
- Joystick,
- Scanner
- stylus pen/ light pen
- Webcam
- Microphone
7.mouse
8. Diskette
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
- The Teacher introduces the topic:
- She/he explains the examples input devices.
- Teacher leads pupils to select each input devices and say it name.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- What is computer input devices?
- List three examples of computer devices.
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
WEEK 5
TOPIC: HARDWARE COMPONENTS (OUTPUT DEVICES)
Sub –topics:
ENABLE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
- List hardware output devices.
- Identify output devices.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
- Computer
- Monitor
- Printer
- Speaker
- projector
- Explanatory posters/pictures
- Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
- Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
- NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
- Lagos State Scheme of work
- Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
- Internet Materials.
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with Input Devices.
WORD FILE: equipment, printer.
CONTENT
Output Devices
Output device are hardware parts or equipment that display the result of process data to the user. The output devices show the results of data processed in the CPU. Data is entered into the computer through the input devices. It is processed in the CPU. The result of the processing shows on the output devices.
Examples of output devices
- Speaker
- Printer
3. Monitor
Earphone
PRESENTATION
- The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
- The Teacher introduces the topic:.
- She/he explains the examples output devices.
- Teacher leads pupils to select each output devices and say it name.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
- What are computer output devices?
- List three examples of computer devices output devices.
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
WEEK 6
TOPIC: MONITOR
Sub –Topics:
Definition of monitor
Types of monitor
Uses of monitor
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
Define the term monitor
List Types of monitor
Mention the Uses of monitor
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
Monitor
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students have been taught output device.
CONTENT
MONITOR
Monitor is an output device that display the result of process data to the user in electronic form they display information in pictorial form, video, sound, text.
The monitor types are the monochrome and coloured monitors. The monitor looks like a television and there is on/off switch. It can also be called the Visual Display Unit (VDU).
TYPES OF MONITOR BASED ON COLOUR
There are different types of Monitors. They are monochrome monitor, grey –scale monitor and coloured monitors.
Monochrome monitor: this monitor can display two colours, one is for the text (foreground) and one is for the background.
Grey – Scale Monitor: this monitor display different shades of grey.
Colour Monitor: this monitor can display over one million different colours. Coloured monitor generate Red, green, Blue, (RGB) light.
TYPES OF MONITOR BASED ON SIZE AND SHAPE
The size and shape of monitors are in two forms. These are Flat – panel Display (Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Cathode Ray Tube (CRT).
Flat – panel Display (Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)) and Light Emitting Diode (LED): these are modern day monitors. They are slim and light. They are easier on the eyes and it does not consume much current.
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Monitor: this type of monitor is very big and heavy.
USES OF COMPUTER MONITOR
It can be used to watch movies.
To display result of processed data.
To play video games
It helps to display data entered into the computer.
To displays information from the computer as visual images.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
The Teacher introduces the topic:
She/he explains the examples output devices.
Teacher leads pupils to select each output devices and say it name.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Define monitor.
List the three types of monitors.
—————– is used to display processed data in electronic form.
Mention three uses of computer.
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding
WEEK 7
TOPIC: PRINTERS
Sub –Topics:
Definition of printers
Types of printers
Uses of printers
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
Define the term printers
List Types of printers
Mention the Uses of printers
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
Printers
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory Video
RELEVANT MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary School
CONTENT
PRINTERS
A printer is an output device that is used to print result of process data such as text, picture on a sheet of paper (Hard copy).
TYPES OF PRINTERS
Printers are classified into Impact Printer and non-impact printer.
IMPACT PRINTER: this type of printer is slow and noisy. It works by banging a head or needle against an ink ribbon to make a mark on the paper. Examples of impact printers are Line printers, Dot – Matrix printers, etc.
Non – Impact printer: this type of printer do not make noise. It does not use any striking device to produce text, symbols on the paper. Examples of non – impact printers are inkjet printers and laser printers.
USES OF COMPUTER PRINTERS
Used for domestic and industrial purposes.
Used as copying machines.
Printers are used to print texts, figures and symbols on a sheet of paper.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson .
The Teacher introduces the topic:
She/he explains the examples printers.
She/he explains the types of printers.
Teacher leads pupils to mention the uses of printer.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Define printers.
List the two types of printers.
—————– is used to display processed data on sheet of paper.
Mention three uses of computer.
CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.
WEEK 8
TOPIC: SYSTEM UNIT
Sub –Topics:
External features of system unit
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
Identify system unit.
List external features of a system unit.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
System unit
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with printer.
CONTENT
SYSTEM UNIT
System unit is the hardware component of a computer which processes all the information entered into the computer. It can be called computer chassis, computer tower, and computer case.
The interior parts of the system units are motherboard, central processing unit (cpu), power supply, disk drive(hard disk, cd drive), Memory (RAM and ROM).
The Cpu is the brain of the system.
EXTERNAL FEATURES OF A SYSTEM UNIT
The external features of a system unit include:
Reset button: it is used to clear the computer memory. It reset the computer.
Power button: it is used to power on and off the computer.
Cd drive: it is used to read data encoded on a compact disc or DVD.
Universal Serial Bus (Usb) port: it is used to connect different external devices like keyboard, flash drive, mouse, etc.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
The Teacher introduces the topic:
She/he explains and list the interior parts of system units.
She/he explains and list the External features of system units.
Teacher leads pupils to mention the external features of system unit.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Another name for system unit is —————-.
.The hard ware component of a computer which processes all the information entered into the computer is ______________________.
USB stands for _______________________.
List three external features of a system unit
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding
WEEK 9
TOPIC: SYSTEM UNIT (INTERNAL FEATURES)
Sub –Topics:
Internal features of system unit
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
Identify motherboard.
Identify Hard disk
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
System unit
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with system unit.
CONTENT
SYSTEM UNIT INTERNAL UNIT
The internal system unit can be seen when opened. The following makes up the internal unit of system unit. These are:
Cpu
Disk Drives
Motherboard
Power supply unit
MOTHERBOARD
It connects all other components on computer to the CPU. It is the heart of the computer. The motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) inside a computer that connect different vital components of a computer together.
The motherboard can also be called System board, Mobo, Mainboard.
HARD DISK
A hard disk is a hardware device that stores data or information on a magnetic or optical disk. It stores data permanently that is the data is still intact even when the computer is off.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
The Teacher introduces the topic:
She/he explains and list the internal parts of system units.
She/he explains and lists the internal features of system units.
Teacher leads pupils to mention the external features of system unit.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Another name for motherboard is —————-.
The device that stores data permanently is called ________________.
List three internal features of a system unit
CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.
WEEK 10
TOPIC: STORAGE DEVICES
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
List hardware storage devices.
Mention uses of storage devices.
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
Hard disk
Compact disk (CD)
Flash drive
Memory card
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with system unit.
CONTENT
Meaning of Storage Device
Storage devices are computer hardware components that are used for storing data in electronic form. It is used to keep processed data. It can store text, images, video, audio, symbol, etc.
Storage devices are classified into two groups, these are:
Internal storage devices.
External storage devices.
Internal storage devices.
Internal storage devices are seen inside the computer. It is also called the primary storage device. Example of internal storage device is hard – disk.
External storage devices
External Storage Devices are seen outside the computer. They are connected with usb cable through the system unit.
Examples of external storage devices are flash drive, memory card, compact disk, external hard disk.
USES OF STORAGE DEVICES
Storage devices are used to keep data for temporarily or permanently.
Used in sharing file.
Storage devices are used to back up saved files.
They are used in transporting file from one storage device to another.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
The Teacher introduces the topic:
She/he explains storage devices.
She/he explains list the examples of storage devices.
She/he explains the uses of storage devices.
Teacher leads pupils to mention the uses of storage devices.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: the student identifies two storage devices on the table.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Define storage devices.
List three examples of storage devices.
Mention three uses of storage devices.
Another name for internal storage devices is —————-.
CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.
WEEK 11
TOPIC: COMPUTER MEMORY
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:
Mention computer memory
TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS
Computer
RAM
ROM
Projector
Explanatory posters/pictures
Explanatory Video
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
Lagos State Scheme of work
Unified Schemes of Work Primary Schools for Computer Studies (MIDDLE BASIC)
Internet Materials.
Computer Studies for Primary Schools.
ENTRY BEHAVIOUR/ PREVIOUS LESSON: the students are familiar with Storage devices.
CONTENT
Meaning of Computer Memory
Computer memory is any physical device that is able to store date temporarily or permanently.
Examples of computer memory are Random Access Memory (RAM) and Read only Memory (Rom).
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The ram allows data items to be read or written in any computer system. It is a volatile memory. That is it loses it data when the power off a computer system is turned off.
Read only Memory (Rom)
Rom always retain it data. It is a non- volatile memory that stores essential information to operate the computer system. The rom is always at work when y a computer system is booting.
PRESENTATION
The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
The Teacher introduces the Topic:
She/he explains computer memory.
She/he explains the types of computer memory.
She/he explains differentiate between ram and rom.
Teacher leads pupils to mention the types of computer memory.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES: the students differentiate between ram and rom.
EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES
Define computer memory.
Mention the types of computer memory.
Differentiate between ram and rom.
CONCLUSION: Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.
