Parts of a Computer : (Peripherals) eg Flash drive, OTG & USB cable, RAM & ROM, etc

Subject: Computer Studies

Class: Primary 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 3

Topic: Description and Functions of Computer Parts (Peripherals)

Sub-topic: Exploring Flash Drive, OTG & USB Cable, RAM & ROM

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Ask students to name any part of a computer they know.

Key Words: Flash drive, OTG & USB cable, RAM, ROM, Peripherals

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to name and describe the functions of three computer peripherals: flash drive, OTG & USB cable, and RAM & ROM.
Pupils should understand the basic roles of these peripherals in a computer.

Embedded Core Skills: Vocabulary development, Cognitive recognition, Descriptive skills

skills

Learning Materials:

Content:

Flash Drive: 📸 A flash drive is like a small photo album. It keeps pictures and videos safe, just like magic!
OTG & USB Cable: 🔄 OTG and USB cables are like special helpers. They connect the computer to other things, like a friend holding hands.
RAM & ROM: 🧠 RAM is like the computer’s thinking space. It helps it remember things quickly. ROM is like the computer’s storybook. It keeps stories safe forever.
Mouse: 🖱️ A mouse is like a computer pet. It helps you click and move things on the screen. It’s a friendly helper!
Keyboard: ⌨️ A keyboard is like a piano for the computer. It has all the letters and numbers. You press the keys to talk to the computer.
Speaker: 🔊 A speaker is like a little storyteller. It makes sounds and music from the computer. It’s like having a mini concert!

Understanding computer parts is like having a team of magical friends for amazing computer adventures! 🚀🌈

Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):
- Teacher revises the previous topic by asking students if they remember any part of a computer.
New Topic Introduction (10 minutes):
- Teacher introduces the new topic: “Today, we will discover special parts of the computer – the flash drive, OTG & USB cable, and RAM & ROM. Let’s learn how they help our computers!”
Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Teacher shows pictures and models of each peripheral, explaining their names and basic functions.
- Uses flashcards with labels to reinforce vocabulary.
- Describes how a flash drive is like a small photo album, OTG & USB cables are like special helpers, and RAM & ROM are like the computer’s thinking and story spaces.
Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Pupils engage in a hands-on activity with models, identifying and naming each peripheral.
- Group discussion on how these parts help the computer.
Assessment (5 minutes):
- Teacher assesses understanding by asking individual students to point to and name each peripheral on the flashcards.
- Observes participation and listens to brief descriptions from students.

A flash drive is like a small ___________.
- a) Library
- b) School
- c) Photo album
- d) Garden
OTG and USB cables connect the computer to ___________.
- a) Friends
- b) Books
- c) Other things
- d) Toys
RAM is like the computer’s ___________ space.
- a) Sleeping
- b) Thinking
- c) Playing
- d) Running
ROM is like the computer’s ___________.
- a) Diary
- b) Storybook
- c) Game
- d) Garden
A mouse helps you ___________ things on the screen.
- a) Eat
- b) Click and move
- c) Sleep
- d) Dance
A keyboard is like a piano for the ___________.
- a) Dog
- b) Cat
- c) Computer
- d) Tree
A speaker makes sounds and ___________ from the computer.
- a) Magic
- b) Music
- c) Laughter
- d) Stories
OTG and USB cables are like special ___________.
- a) Toys
- b) Friends
- c) Helpers
- d) Cars
RAM helps the computer ___________ things quickly.
- a) Forget
- b) Remember
- c) Sleep
- d) Eat
ROM keeps stories ___________.
- a) Hidden
- b) Safe forever
- c) Changing
- d) Moving
A flash drive keeps ___________ and videos safe.
- a) Books
- b) Toys
- c) Pictures
- d) Food
The keyboard has all the ___________ and numbers.
- a) Shapes
- b) Colors
- c) Letters
- d) Animals
A mouse is like a friendly ___________.
- a) Teacher
- b) Helper
- c) Animal
- d) Robot
A speaker is like a little ___________.
- a) Dancer
- b) Singer
- c) Storyteller
- d) Explorer
Flash drives, OTG and USB cables, RAM, and ROM are all ___________.
- a) Parts of a computer
- b) Games to play
- c) Food to eat
- d) Songs to sing

Evaluation Questions:

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to mark and provides positive feedback on the activity.
Reinforces the importance of these computer parts in making our computer experiences enjoyable and efficient.