Basic Safety For Computers Primary 1 Computer Studies
Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Topic: Basic Safety Procedures of a Computer
Sub-topic: Keeping the Computer Happy and Safe
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Ask students if they remember any safety rules when using the computer.
Key Words: Clean hands, Gentle touch, Sit nicely, No food or drinks, Share quietly, Ask for help, Power off carefully, Tidy up
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to name and explain at least three basic safety procedures for using a computer.
- Pupils should understand the importance of following safety rules to keep the computer happy.
Embedded Core Skills: Cognitive recognition, Descriptive skills, Safety awareness
Learning Materials:
- Pictures and illustrations of computer safety procedures
- Flashcards with safety rule labels
- Whiteboard and markers
- A model computer setup (if available)
Content:
Basic Safety For Computers
- Clean Hands: 🧼 Always wash hands before touching the computer. Clean hands keep the computer happy.
- Gentle Touch: 🤲 Use gentle touches when handling the computer. It’s like petting a friend.
- Sit Nicely: 🪑 Sit in a comfortable and proper position. It’s like finding the perfect seat for a story.
- No Food or Drinks: 🚫 Keep food and drinks away from the computer. It doesn’t like spills or crumbs.
- Share Quietly: 🤫 Share computer time quietly. It’s like having a library inside.
- Ask for Help: 🙋 If something is tricky, ask a teacher for help. It’s like having a guide on a journey.
- Power Off Carefully: 🛑 Turn off the computer gently. It’s like saying goodbye to a good friend.
- Tidy Up: 🧹 Keep the computer area clean. A tidy space is a happy place for the computer.
Remember these safety steps, and the computer will be a great companion! 🖥️🌟
- Always wash hands before touching the computer to keep it ___________.
- a) Angry
- b) Sad
- c) Clean
- d) Warm
- Use gentle touches when handling the computer, like ___________ a friend.
- a) Feeding
- b) Petting
- c) Ignoring
- d) Running
- Sit in a comfortable and proper position, like finding the perfect seat for a ___________.
- a) Movie
- b) Story
- c) Song
- d) Game
- Keep food and drinks away from the computer to avoid ___________.
- a) Happiness
- b) Spills or crumbs
- c) Magic
- d) Noise
- Share computer time quietly, creating a ___________ environment.
- a) Loud
- b) Silent
- c) Colorful
- d) Fast
- If something is tricky, ask a ___________ for help.
- a) Friend
- b) Teacher
- c) Parent
- d) Computer
- Turn off the computer gently, like saying goodbye to a good ___________.
- a) Book
- b) Friend
- c) Toy
- d) Place
- Keep the computer area ___________ to make it a happy place.
- a) Dirty
- b) Clean
- c) Noisy
- d) Dark
- Always wash hands to keep the computer ___________.
- a) Sad
- b) Clean
- c) Warm
- d) Angry
- Use gentle touches when handling the computer, like ___________ a pet.
- a) Feeding
- b) Ignoring
- c) Petting
- d) Running
- Sit in a comfortable and proper position, like finding the perfect seat for a ___________.
- a) Movie
- b) Song
- c) Game
- d) Story
- Keep food and drinks away from the computer to avoid ___________.
- a) Spills or crumbs
- b) Happiness
- c) Magic
- d) Noise
- Share computer time quietly, creating a ___________ environment.
- a) Silent
- b) Loud
- c) Colorful
- d) Fast
- If something is tricky, ask a ___________ for help.
- a) Parent
- b) Friend
- c) Teacher
- d) Computer
- Turn off the computer gently, like saying goodbye to a good ___________.
- a) Friend
- b) Toy
- c) Place
- d) Book
