## Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology - Input Devices: Mouse
### Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1
### Duration: 60 Minutes
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### Objectives:
1. **Knowledge:** Students will understand the function and types of computer mice.
2. **Skills:** Students will learn how to effectively use and troubleshoot a mouse.
3. **Application:** Students will be able to identify parts of a mouse and explain its importance in computer navigation.
### Materials Needed:
- Computers with an operational mouse for each student
- Projector and screen
- PowerPoint presentation
- Handouts with mouse diagrams
- Interactive online quiz tool (e.g., Kahoot)
- Whiteboard and markers
### Lesson Outline:
#### 1. Introduction (10 Minutes)
- **Greeting and attendance**
- **Motivation/Engagement:** Begin with a brief discussion about input devices and ask students what they know or use regularly.
- "How do you interact with your computer?"
- Show a variety of pictures of input devices, leading to the mouse.
- **Learning Objectives:** State the objectives of the lesson clearly.
#### 2. Direct Instruction (15 Minutes)
- **Presentation:**
- Define what an input device is and focus on the mouse.
- Types of mice (mechanical, optical, wireless, etc.).
- Components of a mouse (buttons, scroll wheel, sensor, etc.).
- How a mouse communicates with a computer.
- Importance of a mouse in everyday computer use.
**PowerPoint Presentation:** Structured slides covering the above points with visuals and diagrams.
#### 3. Guided Practice (10 Minutes)
- **Hands-On Activity:**
- Distribute the handouts with diagrams of a mouse.
- Students label parts of the mouse while examining their own.
- Teacher monitors and assists as necessary.
- **Interactive Discussion:**
- Demonstrate basic mouse operations: clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, and scrolling.
- Ask questions to ensure understanding:
- "What happens when you double-click an icon?"
#### 4. Independent Practice (10 Minutes)
- **In-Class Activity:**
- Task students with completing a short list of computer navigation activities using their mouse (e.g., opening a folder, moving a file, using the scroll feature on a webpage).
#### 5. Assessment (10 Minutes)
- **Interactive Quiz:** Utilize an online quiz tool (like Kahoot) to quickly assess students’ understanding of the material covered. Questions can be about mouse types, parts, and functions.
**Example questions:**
- "Which part of the mouse is used to scroll through a webpage?"
- "What is the main difference between a mechanical and an optical mouse?"
#### 6. Closure (5 Minutes)
- **Recap:** Summarize the key points from the lesson.
- **Q&A:** Provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
- **Homework Assignment:** Instruct students to write a short paragraph on how they use a mouse in their daily computer activities and what issues they face.
### Differentiation:
- **Advanced Learners:** Encourage them to explore the settings and customization options of a mouse on their computers.
- **Struggling Learners:** Pair them with peer tutors or provide extra guidance during hands-on activities.
### Evaluation:
- **Formative Assessment:** Observation during hands-on activities, student responses during interactive discussion, and participation in the interactive quiz.
- **Summative Assessment:** Review of the homework assignment for understanding and ability to articulate the use and importance of the mouse.
### Follow-Up:
- **Next Lesson Topic:** Other Input Devices (keyboards, scanners, etc.)
- **Additional Resources:** Provide links to tutorial videos on advanced mouse functions and troubleshooting guides.
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This lesson plan aims to engage Senior Secondary 1 students with practical and theoretical knowledge about the mouse as an input device, ensuring that they can confidently use it in their daily computer interactions.