### Lesson Plan: Handling Computer Files for Senior Secondary 2 (ICT)
#### **Subject: Information Communication Technology**
**Grade: Senior Secondary 2**
**Duration: 60 minutes**
**Topic: Handling Computer Files**
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**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and explain the structure of a computer file system.
2. Demonstrate skills in creating, organizing, and managing files and folders.
3. Employ basic file operations such as copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files.
4. Recognize different file types and their extensions.
5. Understand file compression and its uses.
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### **Materials Needed:**
- Computers (one per student or pair of students)
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on file types and extensions
- USB drives (for practice with external storage)
- Example files (pre-prepared for exercises)
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### **Lesson Structure:**
#### **Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Attendance** (2 minutes)
- Greet the students and take attendance.
2. **Icebreaker** (2 minutes)
- Quick interaction asking students if they have ever lost a file and how they felt about it.
3. **Lesson Overview** (2 minutes)
- Briefly outline the purpose of the lesson and what students will learn.
4. **Discussion** (4 minutes)
- Ask students how they normally organize their files on their devices. Engage them in an initial discussion to assess prior knowledge.
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#### **Instruction (15 minutes):**
1. **Explanation of File System Structure** (5 minutes)
- Describe the hierarchy of file systems: Drive > Folders > Subfolders > Files.
- Use a visual diagram on the projector to illustrate this structure.
2. **Basic File Operations** (5 minutes)
- Demonstrate common operations: creating, copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files.
- Show how to perform these tasks on both Windows and macOS platforms (if applicable).
3. **Recognizing File Types and Extensions** (5 minutes)
- Explain common file extensions (.docx, .jpg, .png, .mp3, etc.).
- Provide examples of file icons and associated programs.
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#### **Practical Activity (20 minutes):**
1. **Hands-On Task** (10 minutes)
- Students will practice creating folders named "School Work" and "Personal".
- Within "School Work", create subfolders for different subjects (Math, Science, English).
- Within "Personal", create a subfolder for "Photos" and "Music".
2. **File Operations Practice** (10 minutes)
- Provide students with files on USB drives.
- They must copy these files to their relevant folders.
- Rename and move files as per given instructions.
- Delete a specific file (ensure it's not crucial for later activities).
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#### **Advanced Concepts (10 minutes):**
1. **Introduction to File Compression** (5 minutes)
- Explain the concept of file compression and its importance.
- Demonstrate how to compress files into a .zip archive and how to extract them.
2. **Using Cloud Storage** (5 minutes)
- Brief explanation of cloud storage solutions (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive).
- Benefits of using cloud storage for file management.
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#### **Review and Q&A (5 minutes):**
- Recap the main points covered in the lesson.
- Invite students to ask any questions they might have.
- Address common issues or concerns related to file management.
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#### **Assessment (5 minutes):**
- Distribute a short quiz or a practical task checklist to assess students’ grasp of file operations and management.
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#### **Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Ask students to organize their personal files on their own devices and create a structured file system.
- Submit a screenshot or a short write-up explaining what they did and why.
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**Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**
- Summarize the lesson key points.
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement.
- Inform students of the next topic in the curriculum.
**End of Lesson**
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By following this structured lesson plan, students will gain crucial skills in handling computer files effectively, thus enhancing their overall ICT proficiency.