### Lesson Plan: Introduction to Computers - Primary 1
**Subject:** Information Communication Technology (ICT)
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Duration:** 40 minutes
**Topic:** Description of a Computer
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#### **Learning Objectives:**
- Students will be able to identify a computer and its main parts.
- Students will understand the basic function of each part.
- Students will develop basic computer vocabulary.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- A computer (desktop or laptop)
- Projector with screen (if available)
- Printed pictures of a computer and its parts
- Flashcards with names of computer parts
- Markers and crayons
- Handout: "Parts of a Computer" worksheet
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#### **Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic.
- Ask if any student has seen or used a computer before. Allow a few to share their experiences.
- Show a picture of a computer on the projector/screen.
2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes)**
- Display a real computer (or picture) in front of the class.
- Introduce the main parts of a computer: monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU (Central Processing Unit).
- Explain the basic function of each part:
- **Monitor:** The screen where you see things.
- **Keyboard:** The set of keys you use to type letters and numbers.
- **Mouse:** A small device you move with your hand to point, click, and drag items on the screen.
- **CPU:** The "brain" of the computer that processes information (simplified).
3. **Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Hand out printed pictures of a computer with detachable parts to students.
- Call out the name of each part and ask students to point to it on their handout.
- Use flashcards with the names of the parts and ask students to match them with the correct part on their handout.
4. **Guided Practice (7 minutes)**
- Hand out "Parts of a Computer" worksheets.
- Guide students to color the different parts of the computer (ensure each part is colored distinctly).
- As they color, walk around and provide assistance.
5. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)**
- Ask students to label the parts of the computer on their own worksheet (key terms: monitor, keyboard, mouse, CPU).
- Provide help to those who need it.
6. **Conclusion and Review (3 minutes)**
- Repeat the names and functions of the computer parts one more time.
- Allow students to ask any questions they may have.
- Summarize today’s lesson succinctly.
7. **Wrap-up and Clean-up (5 minutes)**
- Thank students for their participation.
- Collect worksheets and tidy up.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation during the interactive activity.
- Check students’ worksheets for correct labeling and coloring.
#### **Extension Activity (Optional):**
- If time allows, demonstrate a simple action using the computer (such as typing their names using the keyboard and displaying it on the monitor).
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#### **Differentiation:**
- Provide extra assistance for students who may have difficulty understanding or following instructions.
- Offer advanced students additional tasks, such as identifying other parts of the computer (like speakers or a printer).
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With these activities, students in Primary 1 should gain a basic understanding of what a computer is and its primary components. This foundational knowledge is essential for their future ICT learning.