Sources of Information Computer Studies Primary 4 Third Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 4
Topic: Sources of Information
Sub-topic: Television, Radio, Newspaper, Social Media
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define sources of information.
2. List different sources of information.
3. Explain the uses of various sources of information.
4. Justify the importance of each source.

Key Words:

• Information
• Television
• Radio
• Newspaper
• Social Media

Entry Behaviour:
Students are familiar with basic sources of information like TV and radio.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Computer Studies textbooks
• Visual aids (pictures of TV, radio, newspapers, and social media icons)
• Real examples of newspapers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss how students use TV, radio, and newspapers at home.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading and listening comprehension
• Critical thinking
• Communication skills

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Computer Studies textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of a TV, radio, newspaper, and social media apps
• Actual newspaper for demonstration
• Projector or computer for showing examples

Content

Sources of Information

1. Television 📺
   • Explanation: A device that shows programs with pictures and sounds.
   • Uses: Watching news, educational shows, and entertainment.
   • Example: Watching the evening news to learn about current events.
2. Radio 📻
   • Explanation: A device that broadcasts audio programs.
   • Uses: Listening to music, news, and talk shows.
   • Example: Listening to the weather report on the morning radio show.
3. Newspaper 📰
   • Explanation: A printed publication with news, articles, and advertisements.
   • Uses: Reading about local, national, and international news.
   • Example: Reading an article about a school event in the local newspaper.
4. Social Media 📱
   • Explanation: Online platforms where people share information and communicate.
   • Uses: Sharing updates, reading news, and connecting with friends.
   • Example: Seeing a friend’s vacation photos on social media.

Outline of Sources of Information and Their Uses

• Television 📺
  • Use: Provides visual and audio information.
  • Example: Watching a documentary to learn about animals.
• Radio 📻
  • Use: Offers audio information and entertainment.
  • Example: Listening to an educational program about science.
• Newspaper 📰
  • Use: Supplies written news and articles.
  • Example: Reading the sports section to find out who won a game.
• Social Media 📱
  • Use: Shares information quickly and connects people.
  • Example: Following a news page to stay updated on current events.

Justification for Using Different Sources

• Television 📺
  • Provides both visual and auditory information, making it engaging and easy to understand.
  • Example: Watching a science experiment on TV helps you see how it’s done.
• Radio 📻
  • Can be used while doing other tasks since it only requires listening.
  • Example: Listening to the radio while getting ready for school.
• Newspaper 📰
  • Offers detailed and in-depth information that can be referred back to.
  • Example: Keeping an article about a historical event for a school project.
• Social Media 📱
  • Provides instant updates and allows interaction with others.
  • Example: Quickly finding out about school closures due to weather on social media.

Evaluation Questions on sources of information:

1. A device that shows programs with pictures and sounds is called a ______. a) radio
   b) newspaper
   c) television
   d) social media
2. Listening to music, news, and talk shows can be done on a ______. a) newspaper
   b) radio
   c) television
   d) book
3. A printed publication with news, articles, and advertisements is a ______. a) radio
   b) social media
   c) television
   d) newspaper
4. Online platforms where people share information and communicate are called ______. a) television
   b) radio
   c) social media
   d) books
5. Watching news and educational shows is done on a ______. a) newspaper
   b) television
   c) radio
   d) social media
6. Listening to the weather report can be done on a ______. a) radio
   b) television
   c) social media
   d) newspaper
7. Reading about local news can be done in a ______. a) social media
   b) radio
   c) newspaper
   d) television
8. Sharing updates and connecting with friends is done on ______. a) television
   b) radio
   c) social media
   d) newspaper
9. Watching a documentary to learn about animals can be done on ______. a) radio
   b) newspaper
   c) social media
   d) television
10. Reading an article about a school event can be found in a ______. a) television
    b) newspaper
    c) radio
    d) social media

Class Activity Discussion on Sources of Information:

1. What is a source of information?
   • A source of information is where we get facts or knowledge from, like TV or radio.
2. How does television provide information?
   • Television shows programs with pictures and sounds, like news and educational shows.
3. What can we listen to on the radio?
   • On the radio, we can listen to music, news, and talk shows.
4. What type of information can we find in newspapers?
   • Newspapers provide written news, articles, and advertisements.
5. How do we use social media for information?
   • Social media lets us share updates, read news, and connect with friends online.
6. Why is television a useful source of information?
   • Television is useful because it provides visual and auditory information, making it easy to understand.
7. Why is the radio a convenient source of information?
   • The radio is convenient because we can listen to it while doing other tasks.
8. What makes newspapers reliable sources of information?
   • Newspapers are reliable because they offer detailed and in-depth news and articles.
9. How is social media helpful for quick updates?
   • Social media is helpful for quick updates because it provides instant information and lets us interact with others.
10. Can you name one source of information we can read?
    • Yes, we can read newspapers for information.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Review the previous lesson on information and its types.
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  • Ask questions about what information is and its uses.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Answer questions and recall the previous lesson.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic (15 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Define sources of information: “Sources of information are places where we get facts and knowledge.”
  • Introduce different sources: television, radio, newspaper, and social media.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Listen and ask questions.

Step 3: Explaining Sources and Their Uses (20 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Explain each source of information:
    1. Television 📺: Shows programs with pictures and sounds, like news and educational shows.
    2. Radio 📻: Broadcasts audio programs, like music, news, and talk shows.
    3. Newspaper 📰: Printed publications with news, articles, and advertisements.
    4. Social Media 📱: Online platforms where people share information and communicate.
  • Discuss the uses of each source.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Participate in discussions and provide examples of each source.

Step 4: Group Activity (10 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Divide students into groups and give each group a scenario to discuss.
  • Each group should identify sources of information in their scenario and their uses.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Work in groups to discuss and identify sources of information.

Step 5: Assessment (5 minutes)

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Ask students to individually answer evaluation questions related to the lesson.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Answer the evaluation questions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present information clearly and concisely.
• Use visual aids to enhance understanding.
• Engage students with questions and discussions.
• Monitor group activities and provide guidance.
• Assess students’ understanding through evaluation questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions and ask questions.
• Work collaboratively in groups to discuss scenarios.
• Answer evaluation questions individually.

Assessment:

1. What is a source of information?
2. Name two sources of information.
3. How does television provide information?
4. What can we listen to on the radio?
5. What type of information is found in newspapers?
6. How do we use social media for information?
7. Why is television useful?
8. Why is the radio convenient?
9. What makes newspapers reliable?
10. How is social media helpful?

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Teacher’s Activities:
  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Provide feedback on students’ answers to evaluation questions.
• Learners’ Activities:
  • Participate in the recap and ask questions if needed.