Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Information Communication Technology - Meaning Of Gsm Phone

**Lesson Plan: Meaning of GSM Phone** **Class:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Information Communication Technology **Topic:** Meaning of GSM Phone **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objectives:** 1. Students will understand the meaning of GSM. 2. Students will learn what a GSM phone is and its basic features. 3. Students will be able to identify the components of a GSM phone. 4. Students will explore the uses of GSM phones. **Materials Needed:** - Picture cards of different types of phones (GSM phones, landline phones, etc.) - A real GSM phone (if possible) - Whiteboard and markers - Flashcards with keywords (GSM, phone, signal, call, text message) - Drawing paper and crayons **Lesson Procedure:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** Teacher greets the students and does a quick roll call. 2. **Introduction to the Lesson:** - Begin with a discussion about phones. Ask students if they know what a phone is and what they use it for. - Show picture cards of various types of phones (landline, mobile, GSM phones) and ask students to identify them. - Introduce the term "GSM" and write it on the whiteboard. Explain that GSM stands for "Global System for Mobile Communication." **Main Lesson (20 minutes):** 1. **Explaining GSM:** - Discuss what GSM phones are: mobile phones that use GSM technology to make and receive calls, send text messages, and connect to the internet. - Show a real GSM phone, if available, and point out basic features like the screen, keypad, charging port, and SIM card slot. - Use flashcards to introduce and explain keywords (GSM, phone, signal, call, text message). 2. **Components of a GSM Phone:** - Explain the main components of a GSM phone: screen, keypad, battery, SIM card, and antenna. - Write these components on the whiteboard and show students pictures or real-life examples. 3. **Uses of GSM Phones:** - Discuss the primary uses of GSM phones: making calls, sending text messages, and browsing the internet. - Emphasize the importance of using GSM phones for communication with family and friends. **Activity (10 minutes):** 1. **Drawing Activity:** - Provide drawing paper and crayons to each student. - Ask students to draw a GSM phone and label its main components (screen, keypad, battery, etc.). - Walk around the classroom and assist students as needed. 2. **Show and Tell:** - Let students share their drawings with the class and explain the different parts they have labeled. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** 1. **Recap:** - Review what was learned about the meaning of GSM, the basic features of a GSM phone, its components, and its uses. - Ask a few questions to gauge students’ understanding: - What does GSM stand for? - Name one component of a GSM phone. - What can you do with a GSM phone? 2. **Closing:** - Thank students for their participation. - Assign a simple homework task: Ask students to talk to their parents or guardians about the GSM phone they use at home and share what they learned in the next class. **Assessment:** - Observe students' participation during the lesson and drawing activity. - Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of students' drawings and labels. - Use the questions during the recap to assess students' understanding of the lesson. **Extension:** - For advanced students, introduce a simple concept of how GSM phones connect to cellular towers to make calls and send messages. - Encourage students to explore more about how GSM phones have evolved over time in the next lesson.