Features of Essential Parts of CPU eg Ports, Buttons, Identification and Functions Computer Studies ICT Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Class: Primary 2
Subject: Computer Studies ICT
Topic: Features of Essential Parts of CPU
Sub-topic: Understanding Ports, Buttons, Identification, and Functions
Duration: 45 minutes
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of essential CPU parts
- A sample CPU for demonstration
- Flashcards with labels for CPU parts
- A whiteboard and markers
- A chart illustrating CPU features
Entry Behaviour: Students have basic knowledge of computers and their components.
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify and name essential CPU parts like ports, buttons, and identification labels.
- Explain the functions of these CPU parts in simple terms.
Previous Lesson: In the previous lesson, we discussed the basic components of a computer, like the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Content:
1. Power Button 🔌
- The power button turns the computer on and off.
- It’s like the “start” and “stop” button for the computer.
2. USB Port 🖥️
- A USB port is like a small hole where you can plug in things like a mouse, keyboard, or a USB stick.
- It helps you connect and use different devices with your computer.
3. Headphone Jack 🎧
- This is where you plug in your headphones to hear sounds from the computer.
- Just like when you put on your headphones to listen to music.
4. Screen 🖥️
- The screen is like the computer’s TV. It shows you pictures, videos, and everything you do on the computer.
- You can see what you’re doing on the screen.
5. Keyboard ⌨️
- The keyboard has all the letters, numbers, and special keys like Enter and Space.
- You use it to type words and commands into the computer.
6. Mouse 🖱️
- The mouse is a small tool you move on a flat surface. It has buttons you can click.
- You use it to move around the screen and click on things.
7. CD/DVD Drive 💿
- This is where you put CDs or DVDs to watch movies or install programs.
- It’s like a tray that holds the disc.
8. Speakers 🎶
- Speakers make sounds come out of the computer. They play music and videos.
- You can hear sounds like music and talking from the speakers.
9. Identification Labels 🏷️
- These are stickers or labels that tell you what each part is called.
- They have words and pictures to help you know what’s what.
10. Function Buttons 🤖 – Function buttons are special buttons on the keyboard that do different things, like volume control and screen brightness. – They help you change settings on the computer.
These are the important parts of the computer that help us use it for different things like typing, watching videos, and playing games. 🖥️🔌🎧🎶
Step by Step Presentation:
Step 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin by revising what students learned in the previous lesson about computer components.
- Introduce the new topic: “Features of Essential Parts of CPU” and explain that the CPU is like the computer’s brain.
Step 2: Exploring CPU Parts (10 minutes)
- Show pictures of essential CPU parts, including ports (USB, HDMI), buttons (power, reset), and identification labels.
- Explain that ports are like doors for connecting things, buttons are like switches, and labels tell us what things are called.
Step 3: Hands-On Demonstration (15 minutes)
- Use a sample CPU to demonstrate the location of ports, buttons, and identification labels.
- Let students take turns identifying and labeling these parts on the sample CPU.
Step 4: Functions of CPU Parts (10 minutes)
- Discuss the functions of each CPU part in simple terms:
- Ports help us connect devices like a keyboard or a USB stick.
- Buttons turn the computer on/off or restart it.
- Identification labels tell us the names of different parts.
Evaluation: (5 minutes)
- Questions:
- The power button _______ the computer on and off. a) starts b) stops c) moves d) sleeps
- A USB port helps you connect _______ devices to your computer. a) food b) different c) colorful d) sleepy
- The headphone jack is where you plug in your _______ to listen to sounds. a) shoes b) headphones c) toys d) books
- The screen shows you pictures and everything you do on the _______. a) TV b) computer c) refrigerator d) chair
- The keyboard is used to _______ words and commands into the computer. a) eat b) type c) draw d) dance
- The mouse helps you move around the _______ and click on things. a) house b) school c) screen d) sky
- The CD/DVD drive is where you put _______ to watch movies or install programs. a) CDs or DVDs b) toys c) fruits d) clothes
- Speakers make _______ come out of the computer. a) sounds b) animals c) food d) rainbows
- Identification labels have words and _______ to help you know what’s what. a) songs b) pictures c) jokes d) dances
- Function buttons on the keyboard help you change _______ on the computer. a) colors b) settings c) toys d) food
- The keyboard has keys for _______ and numbers. a) shapes b) colors c) letters d) animals
- USB ports are like small _______ where you can plug in things. a) holes b) cars c) clouds d) houses
- The headphone jack is where you plug in your _______. a) ears b) nose c) eyes d) hands
- Identification labels tell you what each part is called with words and _______. a) numbers b) animals c) colors d) fruits
- The screen is like the computer’s _______. a) shoes b) TV c) book d) ball
- What does the power button do on the computer?
- Why do we use a keyboard with a computer?
- Explain the role of the mouse in using a computer.
- How do speakers help us when using a computer?
- Why are identification labels important on computer parts?
- Ask students to name and explain the function of a CPU part, e.g., “What is the name of the button that turns the computer on?”
- Evaluate their understanding of CPU features.
Conclusion: (5 minutes)
- Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of knowing CPU parts.
- Remind students that these parts help us use the computer.
Homework: (2 minutes)
- Assign homework that involves drawing and labeling CPU parts.
- Encourage students to observe CPU parts in their own computers at home.
