**Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Primary 4**
**Topic: Computer Components (Input Devices)**
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**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
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### **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.
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**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.