PRIMARY 2 THIRD TERM LESSON NOTE COMPUTER SCIENCE
Week: One
Topic: Revision
Week: Two
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Smart phones
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with phones
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define smart phone
- Identity the part of a smart phone
- State the uses of a smart phone
Instructional material:Real phones, pictures and chart
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Smart phones
A smartphone is a cell phone that allows you to do more than make phone calls and send text messages. Smartphones can browse the Internet and run software programs like a computer. Smartphones use a touch screen to allow users to interact with them.
Parts of a smart phone
The following are parts of a smart phone
- Battery.
- Speaker and mic.
- Signal Processor.
- On board Processor (CPU)
- RAM & ROM.
- ADC – DAC Converter.
- Camera and WiFi circuit.
Uses of a smart phone
Its uses include:
- Sending and receiving emails, text, photographs and multimedia messages.
- Registering contacts.
- Calculator, currency, alarm, etc. functions.
- Browsing the Internet using a mobile browser.
- Playing games.
- Video chat.
- Point of sale terminal when paying for goods or services.
- Barcode scanning
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Smart phones”
Step III: Teacher explains the parts of a smart phone
Step IV: Teacher explains the uses of a smart phone
Step V: Teacher explains further with relevant examples
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation: Answer the following questions
- State examples types of smart phone
- List three parts of a smart phone
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
- Define a smart phone
- State two uses of a smart phone
[mediator_tech]
Evaluation
1. A smartphone is a cell phone that allows you to do more than _______ and send text messages.
(a) browse the Internet
(b) make phone calls
(c) run software programs
2. Smartphones use a _______ to allow users to interact with them.
(a) keypad
(b) touch screen
(c) mouse
3. The _______ is a part of a smartphone that provides power to the device.
(a) battery
(b) speaker
(c) camera
4. Which part of a smartphone is responsible for converting digital signals to analog signals and vice versa?
(a) signal processor
(b) on-board processor
(c) RAM
5. The _______ is the brain of a smartphone that performs various calculations and tasks.
(a) ADC-DAC converter
(b) RAM & ROM
(c) on-board processor (CPU)
6. One of the uses of a smartphone is sending and receiving _______ messages.
(a) email
(b) voice
(c) video
7. The function of a smartphone that helps you store and manage your contacts is called _______.
(a) calculator
(b) alarm
(c) registering contacts
8. A smartphone can be used as a _______ to access the Internet.
(a) mobile browser
(b) camera
(c) speaker
9. Playing games is one of the uses of a _______.
(a) calculator
(b) smartphone
(c) signal processor
10. Video chat is a feature of a smartphone that allows you to _______ with others.
(a) play games
(b) send emails
(c) have face-to-face conversations
11. A smartphone can act as a _______ when making payments for goods or services.
(a) point of sale terminal
(b) microphone
(c) speaker
12. Which part of a smartphone allows you to scan barcodes?
(a) camera
(b) WiFi circuit
(c) ADC-DAC converter
13. The part of a smartphone that processes incoming and outgoing audio signals is the _______.
(a) signal processor
(b) on-board processor
(c) RAM
14. _______ is a function of a smartphone that helps you perform mathematical calculations.
(a) Barcode scanning
(b) Currency conversion
(c) Browsing the Internet
15. The circuit in a smartphone that enables wireless communication is the _______ circuit.
(a) camera
(b) WiFi
(c) ADC-DAC converter
Week: Three
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Electronic Organizer
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the uses of organizer
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Define an organizer
- State the uses of an organizer
- Describe what it looks like
Instructional material: Pictures, chart, pictures showing electronic organizer.
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Electronic organizer
An organiser is used for keeping personal records, data or information. You can use it for keeping the birthdays of members of your family and those of your friends.
Uses of organizer
- Assist students in organizing information.
- For storing information and data
- For keeping memories
- Assist teachers in planning lesson
- Illustrate the school’s goals or plan for the Parent-Teacher Organization
- Illustrate instructional goal links to testing expectations
- To show what each grade will be teaching and how units fit into the larger picture of the curriculum for the whole school
- Assess student learning
Description of an organizer
An electronic organizer (or electric organizer) is a small calculator-sized computer, often with an built-in diary application and other functions such as an address book and calendar. It normally has a small alphanumeric keypad and an LCD screen of one, two, or three lines.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Electronic organizer “
Step III: Teacher explains the uses of an electronic organizer
Step IV: Teacher describes an electronic organizer
Step V: Teacher explains further with relevant examples
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation:
- Describe what an electronic organizer looks like
- What is an organizer?
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment Assignment:
- State three functions of an electronic organizer
- Draw an electronic organizer
[mediator_tech]
1. An organizer is used for __________ personal records, data, or information.
a) organizing
b) storing
c) deleting
2. An organizer can be used to keep track of __________.
a) school subjects
b) favorite movies
c) grocery lists
3. An electronic organizer is about the size of a __________.
a) smartphone
b) television
c) textbook
4. The main function of an electronic organizer is to __________.
a) make phone calls
b) play games
c) manage schedules and contacts
5. An organizer often has a built-in __________ application.
a) calculator
b) camera
c) music player
6. The screen of an electronic organizer can display __________ lines of text.
a) one
b) three
c) five
7. An organizer can be used to keep track of important __________.
a) birthdays
b) television shows
c) sports events
8. An organizer can assist students in __________ information.
a) deleting
b) organizing
c) hiding
9. An electronic organizer typically has a small __________ keypad.
a) alphanumeric
b) numeric
c) touch-sensitive
10. An organizer can help teachers in planning __________.
a) vacations
b) lesson
c) parties
11. An organizer can illustrate the __________ goals or plan for the Parent-Teacher Organization.
a) school’s
b) student’s
c) teacher’s
12. An organizer can be used to assess __________ learning.
a) student
b) teacher
c) parent
13. An organizer can show what each grade will be teaching and how units fit into the __________ of the curriculum for the whole school.
a) classroom
b) picture
c) puzzle
14. An organizer can assist in linking instructional goals to __________ expectations.
a) testing
b) socializing
c) exercising
15. An organizer can be used to keep __________.
a) memories
b) secrets
c) dreams
Week: Four
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Digital wristwatch
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with wristwatch
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define digital wristwatch
- State some part of digital wristwatch
- Identify the uses of digital wristwatch
Instructional material: Pictures, Chart, wristwatch etc.
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
A digital wrist watch is used for keeping time. It tells time in seconds, minutes and hours. A digital wrist watch also shows the date.
Parts of a digital wristwatch
- Case: The case holds the inner working parts of the watch.
- Lugs: The lugs are where the case of the watch connects to the strap or metal bracelet of the watch, by use of metal spring bars.
- Crown: The crown is what is used to change the time. …
- Strap / Buckle.
- Hands.
- Bezel.
- Crystal.
- Dial / Face.
Uses of a digital wristwatch
The uses of a digital wristwatch includes the following:
- For telling time
- For showing the date
- For setting alarms
- For finding directions
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Digital wristwatch “
Step III: Teacher explains the parts of a digital wristwatch
Step IV: Teacher explains the uses of a digital wristwatch
Step V: Teacher explains further with relevant examples
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation:
- What is a digital wristwatch
- State two parts of a digital wristwatch
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:-
- Describe three uses of a digital wristwatch
- Draw a digital wristwatch.
[mediator_tech]
1. The __________ holds the inner working parts of the watch.
a) case
b) lugs
c) crown
2. The __________ connects the case of the watch to the strap or metal bracelet.
a) case
b) lugs
c) crown
3. The __________ is used to change the time.
a) case
b) lugs
c) crown
4. The __________ is used to secure the watch on the wrist.
a) case
b) strap/buckle
c) hands
5. The __________ indicate the hours, minutes, and seconds.
a) strap/buckle
b) hands
c) bezel
6. The __________ is used to rotate and set the time or date.
a) crown
b) crystal
c) dial/face
7. The __________ is the outer ring that surrounds the dial.
a) crown
b) bezel
c) crystal
8. The __________ is the transparent cover that protects the dial.
a) bezel
b) crystal
c) dial/face
9. A digital wristwatch is used for keeping __________.
a) temperature
b) time
c) distance
10. A digital wristwatch shows the time in __________, minutes, and hours.
a) seconds
b) milliseconds
c) nanoseconds
11. One of the uses of a digital wristwatch is for setting __________.
a) alarms
b) reminders
c) appointments
12. Another use of a digital wristwatch is for finding __________.
a) directions
b) locations
c) coordinates
13. The part of a digital wristwatch used for finding directions is the __________.
a) case
b) lugs
c) crown
14. The part of a digital wristwatch used for setting alarms is the __________.
a) strap/buckle
b) hands
c) crown
15. The part of a digital wristwatch used for showing the date is the __________.
a) crystal
b) dial/face
c) bezel
Week: Five
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Uses of IT devices
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students have learnt about various IT devices
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List some IT devices
- State there uses.
Instructional material: Pictures and charts
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Uses of IT devices
Many objects function like the computer. We make use of some of these objects in our daily activities. They are electronic devices. Some of these devices and their uses are:
- Calculator: A calculator is a machine used for solving arithmetical problems.
- Cell phone: A cell phone is used for making and receiving telephone calls. It is also used for sending and receiving text messages. A cell phone is also called a mobile phone.
- Digital wrist watch: A digital wrist watch is used for keeping time. It tells time in seconds, minutes and hours. A digital wrist watch also shows the date
4.Organiser: An organiser is used for keeping personal records, data or information. You can use it for keeping the birthdays of members of your family and those of your friends.
5 Pager: A pager is used for sending and receiving messages.
6. Fax machine: A fax machine is used for sending and receiving messages. Fax messages are received like photocopies of the messages sent.
- Liquid dispenser: A liquid dispenser meter is used for selling fuel like kerosene, petrol and diesel
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Uses of IT devices “
Step III: Teacher states various examples of IT devices
Step IV: Teacher explains the uses of the listed examples of IT devices
Step V: Teacher explains further with relevant examples
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation:
- List two IT devices and their uses
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment: 1. Name other IT devices that you know, which are not mentioned in this unit. What are their uses?
[mediator_tech]
1. A calculator is a machine used for solving __________ problems.
a) mathematical
b) mechanical
c) medical
2. A cell phone is used for making and receiving __________ calls.
a) video
b) telephone
c) radio
3. A digital wristwatch tells time in __________, minutes, and hours.
a) days
b) seconds
c) weeks
4. An organizer is used for keeping personal __________.
a) photos
b) records
c) recipes
5. A pager is used for sending and receiving __________.
a) emails
b) messages
c) photos
6. A fax machine is used for sending and receiving __________.
a) letters
b) messages
c) packages
7. A liquid dispenser meter is used for selling __________.
a) drinks
b) fuel
c) groceries
8. A calculator is a device used for solving __________ problems.
a) scientific
b) social
c) artistic
9. A cell phone is also known as a __________.
a) mobile phone
b) smartphone
c) tablet
10. An organizer can be used to keep track of __________.
a) sports scores
b) appointments
c) weather forecasts
11. A pager is used for sending and receiving __________.
a) voice messages
b) video calls
c) social media updates
12. A fax machine receives messages as __________ of the sent messages.
a) photocopies
b) emails
c) text files
13. A digital wristwatch can also display the __________.
a) weather forecast
b) time zone
c) current day of the week
14. Liquid dispensers are commonly used at __________ stations.
a) grocery
b) coffee
c) gas
15. An organizer can be used to store important __________.
a) books
b) passwords
c) toys
Week: Six
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Parts of a computer – monitor
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the computer monitor
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:-
- State the function of a monitor
- Mention types of a computer monitor
- Write what a computer monitor looks like
Instructional material: Pictures, chart, a computer monitor
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Parts of a computer – monitor
The monitor shows on its screen what is typed into the computer. It also shows what is stored in the computer when needed.
The monitor looks like a television set. It is also called the visual display unit (VDU).
There are two types of monitor:
- The monochrome monitor: A monochrome monitor shows black and white colours only.
- The colour monitor: A colour monitor shows more than two colours.
It shows many colours. It shows all the colours of the rainbow.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Parts of a computer- monitor “
Step III: Teacher explains the function of a computer monitor
Step IV: Teacher states the types of a computer monitor
Step V: Teacher explains the uses of a computer monitor
Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions
Evaluation:
- What are the differences between a monochrome monitor and a colour monitor?
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
- There are two types of computer monitor, mention them?
- State one function of a computer monitor
[mediator_tech]
1. The monitor displays information on its __________.
a) keyboard
b) screen
c) CPU
2. The monitor is also known as the __________.
a) television set
b) visual display unit (VDU)
c) keyboard
3. The monochrome monitor shows __________ colours only.
a) black and white
b) multiple
c) rainbow
4. The colour monitor can display more than __________ colours.
a) two
b) three
c) four
5. The monitor shows all the colours of the __________.
a) rainbow
b) sky
c) ocean
6. The monitor shows what is typed into the __________.
a) mouse
b) printer
c) computer
7. The monitor displays information stored in the computer when __________.
a) necessary
b) outdoors
c) in use
8. The monochrome monitor displays colours in __________.
a) shades
b) patterns
c) combinations
9. The colour monitor can display a wide range of __________.
a) sounds
b) images
c) smells
10. The monitor resembles a __________.
a) television set
b) microwave
c) refrigerator
11. The monitor is commonly referred to as a __________.
a) television set
b) computer case
c) power supply
12. The monochrome monitor primarily shows __________ colours.
a) primary
b) secondary
c) tertiary
13. The colour monitor can reproduce various __________.
a) shapes
b) shades
c) sizes
14. The monitor serves as a __________ for the computer.
a) speaker
b) keyboard
c) display
15. The monitor is an essential part of the __________ system.
a) software
b) hardware
c) network
Week: Seven
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Parts of a computer- keyboard
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the keyboard
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- State the function of a keyboard
- State the types of keyboard
- Differentiate between them
Instructional material: Pictures, chart, real keyboard etc
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Parts of a computer – keyboard
We can ask the computer to do many things by working on the keyboard.
A keyboard contains letters of the alphabet, A– Z and numbers 0–9.
It also contains function keys F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11 and F12.
Signs like the comma and full stop are on the keyboard. Letters are typed into the computer by pressing any of the keys.
There are two types of keyboards
- The standard keyboard: This type of keyboard has ten function keys, that is F1 to F10
- The enhanced keyboard: An enhanced keyboard has twelve or fifteen functions keys. That is F1 to F12 or F1 to F15
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Part of a computer- keyboard “
Step III: Teacher explains the function of the computer keyboard
Step IV: Teacher explains the types of computer keyboard
Step V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking
Evaluation:
(i) How many types of keyboards do we have?
(ii) Name them.
(iii) What is the difference between the two types of keyboards?
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
- List two things that can be found on a keyboard
- With the aid of a diagram, draw a computer keyboard.
[mediator_tech]
1. The keyboard allows us to give instructions to the computer by __________.
a) typing
b) speaking
c) clicking
2. The keyboard contains letters from __________.
a) A to Z
b) 1 to 10
c) 0 to 9
3. The keyboard also includes function keys labeled __________.
a) F1 to F12
b) F1 to F10
c) F1 to F15
4. Signs like the comma and full stop can be found on the __________.
a) monitor
b) keyboard
c) mouse
5. Letters are typed into the computer by __________.
a) pressing the keys
b) touching the screen
c) speaking loudly
6. The standard keyboard has __________ function keys.
a) ten
b) twelve
c) fifteen
7. An enhanced keyboard can have __________ function keys.
a) ten
b) twelve
c) fifteen
8. The keyboard allows us to input __________ into the computer.
a) sounds
b) images
c) text
9. The function keys on the keyboard provide __________.
a) shortcuts
b) games
c) music
10. The keyboard is used to input both __________ and numbers.
a) letters
b) symbols
c) colors
11. The keyboard is an essential input device for __________.
a) printers
b) monitors
c) computers
12. The keyboard allows us to perform various __________ on the computer.
a) calculations
b) operations
c) dances
13. The enhanced keyboard provides additional __________ options.
a) lighting
b) customization
c) durability
14. The keyboard is used to create __________ in documents.
a) paragraphs
b) formatting
c) animations
15. The standard keyboard typically has __________ function keys.
a) ten
b) fifteen
c) twenty
Week: Eight
Date:
Class: Basic Two
Subject: Computer Studies
Topic: Parts of a computer-mouse
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Previous knowledge: Students are familiar with the computer mouse
Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
- Identify a computer mouse
- State the features of a computer mouse
- Draw the computer mouse
Instructional material: Real computer mouse, pictures and charts
Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.
Content
Parts of a computer – mouse
The mouse is that part of a computer which looks like a live mouse.
The mouse tells the computer what to do by controlling the characters of the keyboard.
A mouse has two buttons on it. It can also be clicked once or twice.
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Parts of a computer – mouse”
Step III: Teacher explains the features of a computer mouse
Step IV: Teacher explains the function of a computer mouse
Step V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking
Evaluation:
- What is function of a computer mouse
- The computer mouse looks like _____________
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
- What can be found on a computer mouse?
- With the aid of a diagram, draw a computer mouse.
[mediator_tech]
1. The mouse is a device that looks like a __________.
a) live mouse
b) keyboard
c) monitor
2. The mouse communicates with the computer by controlling the __________.
a) characters of the keyboard
b) functions of the printer
c) movements on the screen
3. A mouse typically has __________ buttons on it.
a) two
b) four
c) six
4. The mouse buttons can be __________ once or twice.
a) clicked
b) pressed
c) scrolled
5. The mouse is used for __________ input on the computer.
a) visual
b) audio
c) tactile
6. The mouse allows users to navigate and interact with __________.
a) websites
b) social media
c) email accounts
7. By moving the mouse, users can control the position of the __________.
a) keyboard
b) cursor
c) monitor
8. The mouse is commonly used to perform __________ tasks.
a) copying and pasting
b) printing documents
c) playing music
9. Clicking the mouse buttons can trigger various __________.
a) commands
b) passwords
c) notifications
10. The mouse is an important __________ device for computers.
a) output
b) input
c) storage
11. The mouse is used to select and interact with __________ on the screen.
a) icons
b) cables
c) keyboards
12. The mouse can be moved on a __________ surface.
a) glass
b) metal
c) mouse pad
13. The mouse is widely used in __________ applications and software.
a) gaming
b) programming
c) accounting
14. The mouse is held and operated with the __________.
a) hand
b) foot
c) mouth
15. The mouse enables users to perform __________ tasks more efficiently.
a) typing
b) clicking
c) talking
PRIMARY 2 COMPUTER STUDY THIRD TERM EXAMINATION
