Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Information Communication Technology - Basic Programming I

### Lesson Plan: Basic Programming in Python #### Subject: Information Communication Technology #### Level: Senior Secondary 2 #### Duration: 90 minutes --- **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basics of Python programming. 2. Write simple Python programs. 3. Utilize variables, data types, and basic arithmetic operations in Python. **Materials Needed:** - Computers with Python IDE (e.g., Anaconda, PyCharm, or Microsoft Visual Studio Code) - Projector and Screen - Internet access - Printed handouts with Python syntax reference - Whiteboard and markers **Pre-Class Preparation:** - Install Python and Python IDE on each computer. - Prepare Python syntax reference handouts. - Create a PowerPoint presentation covering the basics of Python. --- ### Introduction (15 minutes) 1. **Greeting & Attendance:** (2 minutes) - Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Introduction to Programming:** (5 minutes) - Briefly discuss what programming is and its importance in today's world. - Show examples of everyday applications built with Python (e.g., web applications, games, scientific research tools). 3. **Introduction to Python:** - Provide a brief history of Python and its significance. Mention Python's ease of learning and extensive community support. --- ### Lesson Development (50 minutes) 1. **Basic Concepts of Python:** - **Syntax and Indentation (10 minutes):** - Explain Python’s syntax and the importance of indentation. - Show examples of properly and improperly indented code. 2. **Variables and Data Types (15 minutes):** - Introduce variables and how to assign values to them. - Discuss different data types such as integers, floats, strings, and Booleans. - Hands-on activity: Write a simple program to assign and print variables. 3. **Basic Arithmetic Operations (10 minutes):** - Demonstrate basic arithmetic operations in Python (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). - Discuss the use of arithmetic operators. - Hands-on activity: Write a program to perform and print results of arithmetic operations. 4. **Simple Input and Output (10 minutes):** - Explain how to take input from the user using `input()` function. - Demonstrate printing output using `print()` function. - Hands-on activity: Write a program that takes user input and performs arithmetic operations. 5. **Conditionals (If statements) (10 minutes):** - Introduce conditional statements and their syntax. - Show examples of simple `if`, `else`, and `elif` statements. - Hands-on activity: Write a program using conditional statements. --- ### Practice and Review (20 minutes) 1. **Coding Exercise (15 minutes):** - Give students a small coding task to practice using variables, arithmetic operations, and conditionals. - Example Task: Write a Python program that takes two numbers as input, performs arithmetic operations, and prints the results along with a message indicating if the first number is greater than, less than, or equal to the second number. 2. **Review and Q&A (5 minutes):** - Go over the task and discuss common issues. - Answer any questions from students about the lesson. --- ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Summary:** - Recap key points covered in the lesson: Python syntax, indentation, variables, data types, arithmetic operations, simple input/output, and conditionals. 2. **Homework Assignment:** - Assign a simple project for students to practice: - Write a Python program that calculates the area of a rectangle and a circle based on user input. 3. **Preview of Next Lesson:** - Give a brief overview of what will be covered in the next lesson (loops and more complex data structures). 4. **Feedback:** - Encourage students to provide feedback on the lesson. 5. **Dismissal:** - Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class. --- **Evaluation:** - Assess students based on their participation, hands-on coding activities, and the homework assignment. - Provide constructive feedback to help them improve their programming skills. **Supplemental Resources:** - Online Python tutorials (e.g., Codecademy, W3Schools) - Python documentation (https://docs.python.org/3/) - Community forums like Stack Overflow for doubt clearing.