Basic Computer Skills Coding and Robotics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan: Coding/Robotics Primary 3 First Term, Week 2

Subject: Coding/Robotics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Topic: Basic Computer Skills
Sub-topic: Identifying Computer Parts and Their Functions
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify basic parts of a computer.
2. Explain the functions of different computer parts.
3. Demonstrate how to use a mouse and keyboard.
4. Turn a computer on and off properly.

Keywords

• Computer
• Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• CPU

Set Induction

Ask pupils if they have used a computer before and what they use it for. Show a picture of a computer.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have seen or used electronic devices like tablets or smartphones.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of computer parts
• Actual computer (if available)
• Flashcards with computer parts names and pictures
• Video showing basic computer operations

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how computers are similar to other electronic devices they use, like tablets.

Embedded Core Skills

• Observation
• Identification
• Basic operations

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Instructional charts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of computer parts
• Flashcards
• Videos

Content

Identifying Computer Parts and Their Functions

1. Monitor: The screen where we see things.
   • Example: Watching videos, playing games.
2. Keyboard: Used for typing letters and numbers.
   • Example: Typing a name.
3. Mouse: Used to click and select items on the screen.
   • Example: Clicking on a game icon.
4. CPU (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the computer.
   • Example: It runs the programs.
5. Turning On and Off a Computer:
   • Press the power button to turn on.
   • Shut down from the menu to turn off.

Evaluation

1. The ______ shows what we see on the computer. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
2. We use the ______ to type letters. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) screen
3. The ______ helps us click on things. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
4. The ______ is like the brain of the computer. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
5. We press the ______ button to turn on the computer. (a) mouse (b) power (c) keyboard (d) screen
6. To type a name, we use the ______. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
7. We click on icons with the ______. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
8. The screen is called the ______. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
9. The ______ runs the programs in a computer. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
10. To turn off the computer, we use the ______ menu. (a) power (b) shut down (c) start (d) click
11. The ______ is used to see pictures and videos. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
12. The ______ is used to type messages. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
13. Clicking is done with the ______. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
14. The ______ is very important for running programs. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard (d) CPU
15. We press the power button to ______ the computer. (a) run (b) type (c) click (d) turn on

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is a monitor?
   A: A monitor is the screen where we see things on the computer.
2. Q: What is the function of a keyboard?
   A: A keyboard is used for typing letters and numbers.
3. Q: How do we use a mouse?
   A: A mouse is used to click and select items on the screen.
4. Q: What is the CPU?
   A: The CPU is the brain of the computer that runs programs.
5. Q: How do we turn on a computer?
   A: We press the power button to turn on the computer.
6. Q: What do we use to type a name?
   A: We use the keyboard to type a name.
7. Q: How do we click on a game icon?
   A: We use the mouse to click on a game icon.
8. Q: What shows pictures and videos on a computer?
   A: The monitor shows pictures and videos.
9. Q: What part of the computer is like its brain?
   A: The CPU is like the brain of the computer.
10. Q: How do we turn off a computer properly?
    A: We use the shut down menu to turn off the computer properly.
11. Q: What part of the computer do we look at?
    A: We look at the monitor.
12. Q: What do we press to type letters?
    A: We press keys on the keyboard to type letters.
13. Q: What helps us to move the cursor on the screen?
    A: The mouse helps us move the cursor.
14. Q: What runs the software on the computer?
    A: The CPU runs the software.
15. Q: How do we start the computer?
    A: We start the computer by pressing the power button.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Introduction to Coding and Robotics.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Basic Computer Skills.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures and real examples of computer parts.
• Explain the functions of each computer part.
• Demonstrate how to use a mouse and keyboard.
• Show how to turn a computer on and off.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify parts of a computer from pictures.
• Practice using a mouse and keyboard.
• Participate in turning a computer on and off.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 evaluation questions related to the topic.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What is a monitor?
2. What is a keyboard used for?
3. How do we use a mouse?
4. What is the CPU?
5. How do we turn on a computer?
6. What do we use to type names?
7. How do we click on icons?
8. What part of the computer shows videos?
9. What runs the programs in a computer?
10. How do we turn off a computer?

Conclusion

The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and does the necessary corrections.

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