Parts of a Computer : (Peripherals) eg Printer, Scanner and Hard Disk Primary 1 Computer
Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: Parts of a Computer (Peripherals)
Sub-topic: Exploring Printers, Scanners, and Hard Disks
Duration: 45 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Ask students to name any part of a computer they know.
Key Words: Computer, Peripherals, Printer, Scanner, Hard Disk
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to identify and name three computer peripherals: printer, scanner, and hard disk.
- Pupils should understand the basic functions of each computer peripheral.
Embedded Core Skills: Observational skills, Vocabulary development, Cognitive recognition
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of printers, scanners, and hard disks
- Miniature models of each peripheral
- Flashcards with labels
- Whiteboard and markers
- Colouring materials
Content:
- Printer: 🖨️ A printer is like a computer artist. It makes paper pictures from what’s on the computer.
- Scanner: 📷 A scanner is like a magical camera. It can put real things into the computer as pictures.
- Hard Disk: 💽 A hard disk is like a computer’s memory. It keeps all the computer’s important stuff safe.
- Computer Parts: 🖥️ These are like the computer’s body parts. They work together to do different jobs.
- Working Together: 🔄 Printers, scanners, and hard disks are like computer friends. They help the computer do many cool things.
- Examples of Peripherals: 🖨️📷💽 These are all peripherals. They make the computer better and more fun!
Understanding computer parts is like discovering new friends for our computer adventure! 🚀🌟
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 learn about three special friends of the computer – printers, scanners, and hard disks. Let’s explore how they help our computers!”
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Teacher shows pictures and models of printers, scanners, and hard disks.
- Explains the basic function of each peripheral (e.g., “A printer makes paper pictures from the computer”).
- Uses flashcards to reinforce names and functions.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Pupils engage in a hands-on activity with miniature models, identifying and naming each peripheral.
- Colouring activity: Pupils colour pictures of printers, scanners, and hard disks.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Teacher assesses understanding by asking individual students to point to and name each peripheral on the flashcards.
- Observes participation and creativity during the colouring activity.
- A printer is like a computer ___________.
- a) Chef
- b) Artist
- c) Dancer
- d) Driver
- A scanner is similar to a ___________.
- a) Microphone
- b) Magical camera
- c) Robot
- d) Clock
- A hard disk is like a computer’s ___________.
- a) Playground
- b) Memory
- c) Stomach
- d) Garden
- Printers, scanners, and hard disks are examples of ___________.
- a) Animals
- b) Computer games
- c) Peripherals
- d) Magic tricks
- Computer parts work together like a team to do ___________.
- a) Singing
- b) Different jobs
- c) Sleeping
- d) Playing games
- Peripherals help the computer become ___________ and more ___________.
- a) Boring, colorful
- b) Bigger, louder
- c) Better, more fun
- d) Colder, faster
- Printers make paper pictures from what’s on the ___________.
- a) Ceiling
- b) Computer
- c) Window
- d) Chair
- Scanners can put real things into the computer as ___________.
- a) Songs
- b) Pictures
- c) Smiles
- d) Numbers
- Hard disks keep all the computer’s important stuff ___________.
- a) In the air
- b) Safe
- c) Hidden
- d) Colorful
- Computer parts are like the computer’s ___________.
- a) Pets
- b) Body parts
- c) Friends
- d) Toys
- Peripherals are examples of things that make the computer more ___________.
- a) Confusing
- b) Expensive
- c) Fun
- d) Tiring
- A scanner is like a ___________ camera.
- a) Magical
- b) Simple
- c) Broken
- d) Loud
- Printers, scanners, and hard disks help the computer do many ___________ things.
- a) Sad
- b) Cool
- c) Small
- d) Dark
- A hard disk is like a computer’s ___________.
- a) Brain
- b) Heart
- c) Nose
- d) Legs
- Computer parts working together are like a ___________.
- a) Team
- b) Solo act
- c) Parade
- d) Race
Evaluation Questions:
- What is the name of the device that makes paper pictures from the computer?
- Can you name a friend of the computer that is like a magical camera?
- What keeps all the computer’s important stuff safe?
- Which word describes devices like printers, scanners, and hard disks?
- What is the main job of a printer?
- Which part of the computer acts like its memory?
- Point to the device that can put real things into the computer as pictures.
- Why are printers, scanners, and hard disks important for computers?
- What do we call these special friends of the computer?
- Draw and colour a picture of a printer.
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to mark and provides positive feedback on the colouring activity.
- Reinforces the importance of printers, scanners, and hard disks in making our computer experience better.