Part of the a mouse Computer Studies ICT Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 1

Subject: Computer Studies (ICT)

Topic: Parts, Outline, and Functions of a Computer Mouse

Sub-topic: Understanding the Mouse

Time: 45 minutes

Duration: 1 period/day

Reference Book(s): Computer Textbook, Workbook

Instructional Materials:

• A computer mouse for demonstration
• Pictures of a computer mouse
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with images of mouse parts

Entry Behaviour: Students should be familiar with basic computer terms like “computer” and “screen.”

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify the parts of a computer mouse.
2. Explain the main functions of a computer mouse.
3. Recognize the outline of a computer mouse.

Instructional Procedure:

Hello, Primary 1 Pupils! 📚 Today, we’ll learn about a computer mouse. It’s like a special tool for your computer! 🖱️

1. Parts of a Computer Mouse:
   • Look at your mouse. It has two main parts:
     • The top part you can touch with your hand 🖐️ is called the “body.”
     • The bottom part that touches the table or desk 🪑 is called the “base.”
2. Outline of a Computer Mouse:
   • The body has two buttons on the top. These are called the “left button” and “right button.” You press them with your fingers.
   • There is a small wheel in the middle called the “scroll wheel.” It helps you move up and down on the computer screen.
3. Functions of a Computer Mouse:
   • The left button is like your “select” button. Click it to open things or choose something on the computer.
   • The right button is like your “menu” button. Click it to see options or do different things.
   • The scroll wheel helps you scroll through web pages, documents, or pictures. Just roll it up or down!

Example:

• Imagine you want to open a game on the computer. You use the left button to click on the game’s icon.
• If you want to see more options, like changing the game’s settings, you can use the right button.
• To read a long story on the computer, you can use the scroll wheel to move the page up or down.

So, the computer mouse helps you do things on the computer easily! 😊🖱️

Evaluation

1. The top part of a computer mouse that you touch with your hand is called the ________.
a) left button
b) right button
c) body
d) base

2. The part of the mouse that touches the table or desk is called the ________.
a) scroll wheel
b) base
c) body
d) left button

3. Which button on the mouse is used to select or open things on the computer?
a) right button
b) scroll wheel
c) body
d) left button

4. The scroll wheel on the mouse helps you ________.
a) turn the computer on
b) open programs
c) move the page up and down
d) click on icons

5. To see more options or a menu on the computer, you can use the ________ button on the mouse.
a) left
b) scroll wheel
c) right
d) body

6. Which button on the mouse is used to move up and down on the computer screen?
a) left button
b) right button
c) body
d) scroll wheel

7. The body of the mouse has ________ buttons on the top.
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four

8. The scroll wheel helps you scroll through ________ on the computer.
a) music
b) games
c) web pages, documents, or pictures
d) videos

9. To choose something on the computer, you can use the ________ button.
a) right
b) body
c) scroll wheel
d) left

10. The bottom part of the mouse is called the ________.
a) left button
b) right button
c) base
d) scroll wheel

11. The right button on the mouse is like a ________ button.
a) play
b) select
c) menu
d) pause

12. To open a game on the computer, you can use the ________ button.
a) left
b) scroll wheel
c) right
d) base

13. If you want to read a long story on the computer, you can use the ________ to move the page up and down.
a) left button
b) right button
c) scroll wheel
d) body

14. The scroll wheel helps you ________ on the computer screen.
a) jump
b) move up and down
c) click icons
d) turn off the computer

15. Which part of the mouse is like a special tool for your computer?
a) base
b) body
c) scroll wheel
d) left button

Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a warm greeting and ask students if they’ve ever seen or used a computer mouse.
• Show a real computer mouse and ask if they know what it’s called.
• Explain that today, we will learn all about this special tool.

Step 2: Content Presentation (15 minutes)

• Display pictures of a computer mouse on the whiteboard.
• Point to different parts of the mouse (body, left button, right button, scroll wheel, base) and have students repeat their names.
• Use flashcards with images of mouse parts to reinforce learning.
• Describe each part briefly, using simple language

Step 3: Functions of a Computer Mouse (15 minutes)

• Explain the functions of each part:
  • The left button is for selecting or opening things.
  • The right button is like a menu button for options.
  • The scroll wheel helps move up and down on the screen.
• Give examples: “We click the left button to open a game.”

Summary / Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap the main points: parts (body, buttons, scroll wheel, base) and their functions.
• Ask students questions like, “What does the left button do?” to check understanding.
• Summarize that a computer mouse helps us do things on the computer.

Evaluation (5 minutes)

• Have a class activity: Show pictures of computer parts and have students point to the mouse and name its parts.
• Use simple yes/no questions: “Is this the left button?”

Assessment / Class Activity:

• During the evaluation, assess how well students can identify the parts of a computer mouse and explain their functions.
• Observe if students can recognize a computer mouse in pictures