Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Information Communication Technology - Computer Components (input Devices)

**Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Primary 4** **Topic: Computer Components (Input Devices)** --- **Objective:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify and list various input devices. 2. Explain the function of each input device. 3. Demonstrate how to use basic input devices. **Duration:** 60 minutes --- ### **Materials Needed:** - Computer - Projector/Smartboard - Sample input devices (keyboard, mouse, microphone, etc.) - Handouts with pictures of input devices - Interactive input device worksheet - Internet access - Whiteboard and markers ### **Lesson Structure:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Warm-Up:** (2 minutes) - Greet students and ask a simple question to warm up the class (e.g., "Who used a computer or tablet at home yesterday? Raise your hand!"). - **Review:** (3 minutes) - Briefly review the previous lesson to connect with today's topic. - **Introduction to Topic:** (5 minutes) - Introduce the topic "Computer Components – Input Devices" using a projector/Smartboard. - Explain what input devices are: devices used to enter data and commands into a computer. **2. Main Teaching Activity (30 minutes)** - **Input Device Presentation:** (15 minutes) - Show pictures and real examples of various input devices (keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, touch screen, etc.). - Explain the function of each device. - Engage students by asking questions, e.g., "Can anyone tell me what this device is called and how we use it?" - **Interactive Demonstration:** (10 minutes) - Demonstrate how to use a keyboard and mouse. - Invite a few students to come forward and show how they use these devices. - Discuss common mistakes and how to avoid them. - **Group Activity:** (5 minutes) - Divide the class into small groups. - Give each group a set of input device pictures (printed handouts) and ask them to match the picture with the correct name and function. **3. Practice and Application (15 minutes)** - **Worksheet Activity:** (10 minutes) - Distribute an interactive worksheet with fill-in-the-blanks, matching tasks, and simple questions about input devices. - Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet. - **Review Answers:** (5 minutes) - Review the worksheet answers as a class. - Discuss any questions or misconceptions. **4. Conclusion (5 minutes)** - **Recap Key Points:** (3 minutes) - Summarize key points about input devices. - Ask a few students to name an input device and describe its function. - **Homework Assignment:** (2 minutes) - Assign a simple homework task: draw and label five input devices used in your home or school. - **Closing Remark:** - Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm. --- **Assessment:** - Observe student participation during discussions and activities. - Review completed worksheets for understanding. - Evaluate homework drawings and labels for accuracy. **Extension Activities:** - Invite students to create a short presentation about their favorite input device. - Organize a "show and tell" session where students bring an input device from home to discuss with the class. **Differentiation:** - Support struggling students with one-on-one assistance during activities. - Provide advanced learners with additional research tasks on input devices. **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. - Consider student feedback and adjust future lessons as necessary.