### Lesson Plan: Sizes of Computers
### Level: Primary 5 (Grade 5)
### Subject: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Sizes of Computers
#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify different sizes of computers.
2. Understand the uses and characteristics of each type of computer size.
#### Materials:
- Interactive whiteboard/smartboard
- Projector
- Computer/laptop with internet access
- Flashcards or charts with images of different computer sizes (desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone)
- Worksheet for students
- Markers and paper
#### Lesson Structure:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Welcome the students and briefly review the previous lesson.
- Engage students with a short, relatable video or animated presentation that showcases various sized computers in different settings (e.g., home, school, office, outdoors).
- **Objective Introduction:**
- Share the lesson objectives in simple terms: "Today we'll learn about different sizes of computers and what makes each one special."
**2. Presentation (15 minutes)**
- **Interactive Discussion:**
- Show images or real examples of different computer sizes: desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
- For each type, discuss:
- Size and portability.
- Common uses (e.g., desktops for gaming and offices, laptops for schoolwork and travel, tablets for reading and drawing, smartphones for communication and apps).
- Main characteristics (e.g., screen size, weight, battery life).
- **Class Participation:**
- Ask students if they have used or seen each type of computer before and encourage them to share their experiences.
**3. Group Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Team-Based Sorting:**
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Give each group a set of flashcards with images and characteristics of the four types of computers.
- Ask the groups to sort the cards based on type and match characteristics to each computer size.
- Allow 5-7 minutes for the activity.
- Each group presents their sorting and reasoning to the class.
**4. Hands-On Individual Activity (10 minutes)**
- **Worksheet:**
- Distribute a worksheet with simple diagrams and questions.
- Examples of tasks:
- Match the computer type with its description.
- Draw and label parts of a chosen type of computer.
- Fill in the blanks related to the characteristics of each computer size.
- Monitor progress and provide help as needed.
**5. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)**
- **Summary:**
- Review key points discussed during the lesson.
- Reinforce the uses and characteristics of each computer size.
- **Q&A:**
- Open the floor for any questions from students.
- Encourage students to share something new they learned today.
#### Assessment:
- Informal assessment through observation during group and individual activities.
- Review correctness of worksheet answers.
- Participation in class discussions.
#### Extension Activities:
- **Homework:** Ask students to create a simple poster at home that depicts different types of computers, labeling their common uses and defining characteristics.
- **Class Project:** Organize a “Computer Show and Tell” where students bring pictures or stories about the computers they have used or seen.
By following this lesson plan, students will gain a basic understanding of the different sizes of computers and their uses, contributing to their broader comprehension of ICT applications.