Basic Safety for Computer Room Primary 1 Computer Studies
Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9 & 10
Topic: Basic Safety for Computer Room
Sub-topic: Rules for Safe Computer Use
Duration: 45 minutes (each week)
Entry Behaviour: Ask students if they remember the rules for the computer room from the previous lesson.
Key Words: Safety, Computer room, Rules, Entry, Hands, Food, Drink, Chair, Turn off, Clean, Ask, Listen, Patient
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to recall and demonstrate at least three safety rules for using the computer.
- Pupils should understand the importance of following safety rules in the computer room.
Embedded Core Skills: Memory recall, Demonstration, Communication
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards with safety rules
- Pictures illustrating safe computer use
- Whiteboard and markers
- Storybook related to computer safety
Content:
Basic Safety for Computer Room:
- Sit Properly: 🪑 Sit on the chair correctly, with feet on the floor.
- Use Mouse and Keyboard Gently: 🖱️👨💻 Treat the mouse and keyboard with care, no banging.
- Quiet Voices: 🤫 Speak softly in the computer room, not too loud.
- Clean Hands: 🧼 Wash hands before using the computer to keep it clean.
- No Food or Drinks: 🚫🍔 Avoid eating or drinking in the computer room.
- Ask for Help: 🙋 If unsure, ask the teacher for assistance.
- Listen to Instructions: 👂 Follow the teacher’s directions carefully.
- Be Patient: ⏳ Wait for your turn and be patient with others.
- Turn Off Computer Properly: 🖥️ Shut down the computer correctly after use.
- Stay in Your Seat: 🪑 Stay seated while using the computer, no wandering around.
Remember, following these rules keeps us safe and helps everyone enjoy the computer room! 🌐👩💻
- Sit on the chair ___________.
- a) Incorrectly
- b) Softly
- c) Properly
- d) Loudly
- Treat the mouse and keyboard ___________.
- a) Harshly
- b) Gently
- c) Quickly
- d) Loudly
- Speak ___________ in the computer room.
- a) Softly
- b) Loudly
- c) Angrily
- d) Quickly
- Wash hands before using the computer to keep it ___________.
- a) Dirty
- b) Tidy
- c) Clean
- d) Wet
- Avoid eating or drinking in the computer room to keep it ___________.
- a) Fun
- b) Dirty
- c) Clean
- d) Exciting
- If unsure, ask the ___________ for assistance.
- a) Friend
- b) Teacher
- c) Computer
- d) Parent
- Follow the teacher’s ___________ carefully.
- a) Rules
- b) Directions
- c) Orders
- d) Sounds
- Wait for your turn and be ___________ with others.
- a) Angry
- b) Impatient
- c) Patient
- d) Happy
- Shut down the computer ___________ after use.
- a) Incorrectly
- b) Quickly
- c) Loudly
- d) Properly
- Stay ___________ while using the computer.
- a) Seated
- b) Standing
- c) Running
- d) Jumping
- No ___________ in the computer room.
- a) Talking
- b) Laughing
- c) Playing
- d) Wandering
- Keep voices ___________.
- a) Soft
- b) Loud
- c) Angry
- d) Silent
- ___________ for help when needed.
- a) Cry
- b) Shout
- c) Ask
- d) Ignore
- Follow the safety rules to keep ___________.
- a) Tidy
- b) Dirty
- c) Exciting
- d) Noisy
- Basic safety rules help everyone ___________ the computer room.
- a) Ignore
- b) Enjoy
- c) Fear
- d) Hate
Presentation
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Review the safety rules from the previous lesson. Ask students if they remember the importance of sitting properly, washing hands, and avoiding food and drinks in the computer room.
- New Topic Introduction (10 minutes):
- Introduce the new topic: “This week, we will learn more safety rules for using computers. These rules help us have fun and stay safe. Are you ready to discover them?”
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Present flashcards illustrating new safety rules, emphasizing hands on the computer, sitting properly, and turning off the computer.
- Discuss the reasons behind each rule, using simple language.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Engage students in a class discussion about the importance of following safety rules in the computer room.
- Role-play scenarios where students demonstrate the correct and incorrect ways to follow the safety rules.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Ask individual students to demonstrate one safety rule they learned.
- Observe participation during the role-play activity.
Week 10:
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Briefly review the safety rules covered in the previous lesson to ensure retention.
- Teacher’s Activities (15 minutes):
- Introduce additional safety rules, such as keeping the computer area clean and asking for help when needed.
- Use pictures and examples to reinforce understanding.
- Learners’ Activities (15 minutes):
- Engage students in a group activity where they create safety posters for the computer room, incorporating the rules they’ve learned.
- Assessment (5 minutes):
- Evaluate the posters created by each group, looking for accurate representation of safety rules.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- Can you name one safety rule for using the computer?
- Why is it important to sit properly in the computer room?
- What should you do if you need help in the computer room?
- Why do we wash our hands before using the computer?
- What happens if we eat or drink in the computer room?
- Demonstrate the correct way to use the mouse and keyboard.
- Why is it important to turn off the computer properly?
- Explain the importance of keeping the computer area clean.
- What should you do if you are not sure about something in the computer room?
- Why do we need to be patient in the computer room?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes round to mark and provides positive feedback on individual and group activities.
- Reinforce the idea that following safety rules in the computer room ensures a happy and enjoyable learning environment.
