### Basic Science and Technology Lesson Plan
#### Topic: **Road Users & Shutting Down the Computer**
**Grade Level: Primary 2**
**Duration: 60 minutes**
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**Lesson Objectives:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of road users.
2. Understand basic road safety rules.
3. Demonstrate the proper steps to shut down a computer.
**Materials Needed:**
- Interactive whiteboard or chart paper
- Flashcards/pictures of different road users (pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, etc.)
- A computer or laptop
- Road safety signs (printed or digital)
- Coloring materials
- Worksheets or handouts
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**Lesson Structure:**
### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students and engage in a brief conversation about their journey to school.
- **Introduce the Topic:**
- Write the topic on the board: "Road Users & Shutting Down the Computer".
- Briefly explain what they will learn today: who road users are, road safety rules, and how to shut down a computer properly.
### 2. Road Users (25 minutes)
- **Discussion and Identification:**
- Show pictures/flashcards of different road users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorbike riders, car drivers, bus drivers, etc.).
- Ask students to name each road user and discuss their roles.
- **Road Safety Rules:**
- Introduce basic road safety rules such as:
- Look both ways before crossing the road.
- Use pedestrian crossings.
- Wear helmets when riding bicycles.
- Follow traffic signals.
- Use road safety sign flashcards to familiarize students with common traffic signs (Stop, Pedestrian Crossing, Traffic Lights).
- **Interactive Activity:**
- Role Play: Divide the class into groups. Each group will act out a scenario illustrating proper use of roads - pedestrians crossing safely, cyclists wearing helmets, etc.
### 3. Shutting Down the Computer (20 minutes)
- **Importance of Proper Shutdown:**
- Explain why it is important to shut down a computer properly (to avoid data loss, ensure the computer runs efficiently).
- **Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate the steps to shut down a computer:
1. Save all work.
2. Close all programs.
3. Click on the Start menu (or appropriate button for the operating system).
4. Select the shutdown option.
- **Hands-On Practice:**
- If resources permit, let students practice shutting down a computer in pairs.
- If not, use a mock computer interface on chart paper or an interactive whiteboard for practice.
### 4. Consolidation and Recap (5 minutes)
- **Quick Recap:**
- Ask questions to review key points (e.g., "Name two types of road users." "What should you do before crossing the road?" "Why do we need to shut down the computer properly?").
- **Worksheet Activity:**
- Distribute worksheets with simple activities like matching road users to their pictures and sequencing steps to shut down a computer.
### 5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Review and Reflect:**
- Summarize the day's lessons and emphasize the importance of road safety and proper computer use.
- **Homework/Extension:**
- Ask students to draw a picture of their favorite road user and bring it to the next class.
- Practice shutting down a computer or talk with their parents about the steps they learned.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Accuracy in role-play and practical demonstrations.
- Completion of worksheet activities.
- Observation of students’ ability to follow shutdown steps during hands-on practice.
**Note to Teachers:**
Ensure a safe and controlled environment, especially during the hands-on practice with computers. Supervise closely to assist students who may need additional help.
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This lesson plan focuses on interactive and engaging methods to teach important concepts related to road safety and computer usage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding for Primary 2 students.