### Lesson Plan: Introduction to the Computer Mouse
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Information Communication Technology
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Introduction to the Computer Mouse
**Learning Objectives:**
- Students will understand the basic parts of a computer.
- Students will identify the computer mouse and its main components.
- Students will learn how to properly hold and use the computer mouse to interact with the computer.
**Materials Needed:**
- A computer with a mouse for each student
- A projector and screen
- An interactive whiteboard (if available)
- A computer mouse (for teacher demonstration)
- Visual aids (posters or printouts) showcasing parts of a computer mouse
- Mouse practice worksheets or interactive software
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greetings and Introduction:** Greet the students and provide a brief overview of the lesson.
- **Discussion:** Ask students if they have seen a computer before and what parts of the computer they know.
- **Presentation:** Show a picture of a computer on the projector, highlighting the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Explain that today's focus will be on the mouse.
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- **Show and Tell:** Hold up a computer mouse and point out its key parts: the left and right buttons, the scroll wheel, and the cable (if applicable).
- **Live Demonstration:** Using a computer connected to the projector, demonstrate how to hold the mouse correctly. Show how to move the cursor, click, double-click, and use the scroll wheel.
3. **Interactive Activity (15 minutes):**
- **Practice Holding the Mouse:** Distribute mice to students (one per student or one for every two students if resources are limited). Have them practice holding the mouse correctly.
- **Mouse Movement Exercise:** Project a simple maze or path on the screen and ask students to move their cursor through it using their mouse.
4. **Guided Practice (15 minutes):**
- **Clicking and Dragging Exercise:** Use a simple paint program or an interactive website designed for mouse practice. Guide students in clicking to select colors and dragging to draw shapes or lines.
5. **Assessment and Review (5 minutes):**
- **Check Understanding:** Walk around the classroom to observe and assist students. Ask them simple questions to ensure they understand basic mouse use.
- **Interactive Quiz:** Use a simple interactive quiz on the projector where students come up one by one to answer questions by clicking on the correct answer.
6. **Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Recap:** Summarize what students learned about the computer mouse.
- **Q&A:** Allow students to ask questions.
- **Homework/Continued Practice:** Explain any additional practice they can do at home (optional), such as using educational mouse-practice games available online.
**Extension Activity:**
- **Art with a Mouse:** For students who finish early or as an additional activity, allow students to use an art program to draw a picture with their mouse.
**Assessment:**
- **Observation:** The teacher will observe students' ability to hold, move, click, and drag with the mouse during activities.
- **Question and Answer:** Students will answer questions throughout the lesson to demonstrate understanding.
- **Completion of Exercises:** Successful completion of the maze and drawing exercises.
This lesson is designed to be hands-on and interactive, ensuring that young students can become comfortable and proficient with using a computer mouse.