PRIMARY 2 FIRST TERM LESSON NOTE COMPUTER STUDIES ICT 🖥

 

WEEK 1

Topic: What is a Computer?

Primary 2 Information Technology

First Term

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

1. Meaning of Computer.
2. Examples of Computer. Content:

Computer is an electronic device that performs tasks or calculations according to a set of instructions or programs.

 

Examples of Computer

1. Hand Set
2. Caculator
3. Digital Wrist Watch Exercise:

1. What is a Computer?
   
2. Give two examples of a Computer.

 

WEEK 2

Topic: History of Computer

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

1. Discribe how Computer came into existence.
2. Mention the things that were formally used for counting before came into existence.

Content:

Before the existence of Computer, people cut sticks into smaller parts for counting. People also used stone for counting.

 

First generation: 1937 – 1946 – In 1937 the first electronic digital computer was built by Dr. John V. Atanasoff and Clifford Berry. It was called the Atanasoff- Berry Computer (ABC). In 1943 an electronic computer name the Colossus was built for the military.Other developments continued until in 1946 the first general– purpose digital computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was built. It is said that this computer weighed 30 tons, and had 18,000 vacuum tubes which was used for processing. When this computer was turned on for the first time lights dim in sections of Philadelphia. Computers of this generation could only perform single task, and they had no operating system.

Second generation: 1947 – 1962 – This generation of computers used transistors instead of vacuum tubes which were more reliable. In 1951 the first computer for commercial use was introduced to the public; the Universal Automatic Computer (UNIVAC 1). In 1953 the International Business Machine (IBM) 650 and 700

series computers made their mark in the computer world. During this generation of computers over 100 computer programming languages were developed, computers had memory and operating systems. Storage media such as tape and disk were in use also were printers for output.

Third generation: 1963 – present – The invention of integrated circuit brought us the third generation of computers. With this invention computers became smaller, more powerful more reliable and they are able to run many different programs at the same time. In1980 Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-Dos) was born and in 1981 IBM introduced the personal computer (PC) for home and office use.

Three years later Apple gave us the Macintosh computer with its icon driven interface and the 90s gave us Windows operating system.

Exercise

1. Pupils should describe how computer came into existence.
2. Pupils should mention two things that were used for counting before the existence of Computer.

WEEK 3

Topic: Types of Computer

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

1) Mention types of Computer Content:

Types of Computer:

1. Analog Computer
2. Digital Computer
3. Hybrid Computer
4. Super Computer
   
5. Main Frame Computer
6. Mini Computer
7. Micro Computer Exercise:

Pupils should list four types of Computer.

 

WEEK 4

Topic: Parts of a Computer 1

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

1. Identify the Monitor, System Unit, Keyboard
2. Draw a Computer showing the Monitor. Content
   1. Monitor: A Monitor displays information in visual form, using text and graphics. The portion of the Monitor that displays the information is called screen. The monitor looks like a television.

1. System Unit: The system Unit is usually in a rectangular form. Information are stored in the System Unit. There are electronic components that process information in the system Unit the most important these components is called the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

 

1. Keyboard: The keyboard is used mainly to type text into the computer.

 

Exercise:

Pupils should explain the following:

1. Monitor
2. Keyboard.
3. System Unit
4. Draw a Monitor

WEEK 5

Topic: Parts of a Computer 2

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

1. Identify parts of a Computer E.G. Printer, Mouse, Joy Stick
2. Draw the parts of the Computer correctly Content

Printer: A printer transfers data from a computer onto paper.

 

Mouse: A mouse is a small device used to point and select items on the computer screen.

Joy Stick: Joy Stick is a cursor control device used in computer games.

 

Exercise:

Pupils should draw the following:

1. Mouse
2. Joy Stick
3. Printer

 

**Printer:**

1. A printer is responsible for transferring data from a computer onto ______.
a) a CD
b) paper
c) a monitor

2. The primary output of a printer is ______.
a) sound
b) text
c) visuals

3. A printer converts digital information into a ______ form.
a) tactile
b) visual
c) audio

**Mouse:**

4. A mouse is a small device used for ______ and selecting items on the computer screen.
a) copying
b) pasting
c) pointing

5. The primary function of a mouse is to provide ______ interaction with the computer.
a) tactile
b) visual
c) graphical

6. A mouse is commonly used for tasks like ______ and clicking.
a) listening
b) printing
c) dragging

**Joy Stick:**

7. A joystick is a device primarily used for controlling ______.
a) printers
b) video games
c) scanners

8. The joystick is a popular cursor control device used in ______.
a) word processing
b) computer programming
c) computer games

9. A joystick is especially useful for navigating and controlling movement in ______.
a) spreadsheets
b) graphic design software
c) video games

10. A printer is an output device that ______ data onto paper.
a) stores
b) transfers
c) generates

11. A mouse’s primary purpose is to ______ and select items on a computer screen.
a) drag
b) point
c) print

12. Joy Stick is commonly used in computer ______.
a) science
b) games
c) typing

13. A printer helps in ______ data onto a tangible form.
a) transferring
b) processing
c) displaying

14. A mouse provides an essential way to interact with ______.
a) music
b) software
c) hardware

15. Joy Stick is a popular input device for controlling objects in ______.
a) drawing software
b) computer games
c) word processors

WEEK 6

Topic: Parts of a Computer 3

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

1. Identify Scanner, Light Pen and Speaker
2. Draw the parts correctly. Content

Scanner: A scanner is an input device that scans documents such as photographs and pages of text.

 

Light pen: It allows the user to point to displayed objects or draw on the screen in a similar way to a touchscreen but with greater positional accuracy.

Speakers: Speakers are used to play sounds. They may be built into the system Unit or connected with cables. Speakers allows you to listen to music and hear sounds effects from the computer.

 

Pupils should draw the following:

1. Scanner
2. Light Pen
3. Speaker

Evaluation

**Scanner:**

1. A scanner is an input device that is used to scan ______.
a) music
b) documents
c) videos

2. A scanner is commonly used to scan ______ and pages of text.
a) photographs
b) sketches
c) 3D models

3. A scanner allows you to convert physical documents into ______ format.
a) audio
b) visual
c) tactile

**Light Pen:**

4. A light pen enables users to point to objects on a ______.
a) projector
b) display screen
c) keyboard

5. Light pens offer greater ______ accuracy than touchscreens.
a) color
b) positional
c) audio

6. A light pen is similar to a touchscreen but provides better ______ accuracy.
a) audio
b) visual
c) textual

**Speakers:**

7. Speakers are used to produce ______ from the computer.
a) images
b) sounds
c) documents

8. Speakers can be either built into the system unit or connected with ______.
a) light pens
b) cables
c) touchscreens

9. Speakers allow you to enjoy ______ and sound effects from the computer.
a) visual effects
b) music
c) written content

10. Sound produced by speakers can be used for music, movies, and ______.
a) graphics
b) text editing
c) sound effects

11. Speakers are an example of a computer’s ______ devices.
a) input
b) processing
c) output

12. Speakers transform digital data into ______.
a) printed documents
b) visual content
c) audible sound

13. The main purpose of speakers is to convert digital information into ______.
a) visuals
b) text
c) audio

14. Speakers are essential for ______ from multimedia applications.
a) touch interaction
b) sound output
c) image scanning

15. Built-in or external, speakers provide an important way to experience ______ content.
a) visual
b) audio
c) tactile

 

WEEK 7

Topic: Features of a Monitor

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

1) Describe the Monitor. Content

1. A Monitor displays information in visual form.
2. A Monitor is square in shape.
3. A Monitor is like Television screen.
4. The portion that displays the information is called the screen.

Exercise:

1. A monitor is used to display information in ______ form.
a) written
b) visual
c) auditory

2. The shape of a monitor is generally ______.
a) circular
b) square
c) triangular

3. A monitor resembles a ______ screen.
a) radio
b) microwave
c) television

4. The portion of the monitor that shows information is referred to as the ______.
a) frame
b) display
c) keyboard

5. A monitor’s primary function is to present information in ______ format.
a) audio
b) visual
c) tactile

6. Monitors are typically ______ in shape.
a) rectangular
b) oval
c) round

7. A monitor’s appearance is similar to a ______.
a) speaker
b) refrigerator
c) television

8. The part of the monitor responsible for showing content is the ______.
a) surface
b) screen
c) shell

9. A monitor is designed to visualize data in ______ form.
a) numerical
b) visual
c) textual

10. Monitors are usually ______.
a) circular
b) square
c) hexagonal

11. A monitor’s purpose is to display information in a way that’s ______.
a) touchable
b) visual
c) audible

12. Monitors are often compared to a ______.
a) printer
b) refrigerator
c) television

13. The area that presents content on a monitor is known as the ______.
a) showcase
b) display
c) enclosure

14. Monitors are primarily ______ in shape.
a) circular
b) rectangular
c) triangular

15. The primary role of a monitor is to portray data in a ______ manner.
a) visual
b) audio
c) written

What the features of a Monitor?

 

WEEK 8

Topic: Uses of the Monitor

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

1. Monitor is used to display information.
2. Monitor is used for data processing.
3. Monitor can be used to watch films like Television.
   
4. Monitor can also be used to play games. Exercise:

What are the uses of a Monitor?

 

WEEK 9

Topic: Features of a System Unit

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

1) Describe the System Unit Content

 

1. The System Unit is rectangular in shape.
2. The System Unit has one or more disk drives that store information on a metal or plastic disk.
3. The System Unit has power button which is used to on and off the Computer.
4. The System Unit has the CD drive which is used to read data.

Exercise:

1. The shape of the System Unit is ______.
a) square
b) rectangular
c) circular

2. The component that stores information on a metal or plastic disk is a ______.
a) processor
b) disk drive
c) monitor

3. The power button on the System Unit is used to ______ the computer.
a) pause
b) turn on and off
c) mute

4. The CD drive in the System Unit is responsible for ______ data.
a) storing
b) deleting
c) reading

5. The primary shape of the System Unit is ______.
a) circular
b) triangular
c) rectangular

6. Disk drives in the System Unit store information on ______ disks.
a) paper
b) metal or plastic
c) glass

7. The power button on the System Unit is used to ______ the computer’s operation.
a) increase
b) decrease
c) control

8. The CD drive in the System Unit is used to ______ data from CDs.
a) store
b) read
c) delete

9. The shape of the System Unit is generally ______.
a) circular
b) triangular
c) rectangular

10. Disk drives are components of the System Unit that ______ information.
a) process
b) store
c) display

11. The power button on the System Unit controls the ______ of the computer.
a) temperature
b) power supply
c) appearance

12. The CD drive in the System Unit reads ______.
a) music
b) data
c) video

13. The general shape of the System Unit is ______.
a) round
b) oval
c) rectangular

14. Disk drives store information on metal or plastic ______.
a) cards
b) disks
c) sheets

15. The power button on the System Unit is used to turn the computer ______ and ______.
a) up, down
b) on, off
c) left, right

 

1. Draw a System Unit.
2. What are the features of a System Unit?

 

WEEK 10

Topic: The use of a System Unit

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

1) The Uses of a System Unit Content

1. The System Unit is used to store information.
2. The System Unit serves house to the primary devices that performs and produce results for complex calculations.
3. The System Unit serves as the brain of the computer.

Exercise:

Pupils should list the following uses of the System Unit.

[mediator_tech]

COMPUTER MEMORY UNIT

1. The System Unit is responsible for ______ information.
a) deleting
b) storing
c) processing

2. The primary devices that perform complex calculations are housed within the ______.
a) monitor
b) keyboard
c) system unit

3. The System Unit serves as the ______ of the computer.
a) memory
b) brain
c) display

4. The main function of the System Unit is to ______ information.
a) process
b) store
c) delete

5. The System Unit houses devices that produce results for ______ calculations.
a) simple
b) complex
c) basic

6. The System Unit serves as the central ______ of the computer.
a) storage
b) processing unit
c) printer

7. Complex calculations and processing are performed by devices within the ______.
a) keyboard
b) monitor
c) system unit

8. The System Unit can be thought of as the computer’s ______.
a) keyboard
b) brain
c) display

9. The System Unit is responsible for the ______ of data and programs.
a) production
b) storage
c) deletion

10. The primary devices within the System Unit ______ results from calculations.
a) store
b) delete
c) produce

11. The System Unit plays a crucial role in ______ and processing data.
a) storing
b) deleting
c) printing

12. The System Unit’s main function is to ______ information for the computer’s operation.
a) process
b) store
c) display

13. Devices housed within the System Unit are responsible for ______ calculations.
a) basic
b) complex
c) simple

14. The brain of the computer, known as the System Unit, ______ various functions.
a) deletes
b) performs
c) stores

15. The primary role of the System Unit is to serve as a ______ for data and operations.
a) memory
b) storage device
c) processing unit

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