### Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology - Storage Devices
#### Grade Level: Primary 4
#### Subject: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
#### Topic: Storage Devices
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of storage devices.
2. Understand the purpose and function of storage devices.
3. Recognize common storage devices used in everyday life.
#### Materials Needed:
1. Computer with a projector.
2. PowerPoint presentation on storage devices.
3. Various storage devices for demonstration (USB drive, external hard drive, SD card, CD/DVD).
4. Worksheet with images of storage devices.
5. Colored markers/pens.
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#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greeting and attendance.
- Introduction to the topic.
- “Today we are going to learn about storage devices. Does anyone know what a storage device is?”
2. **Direct Instruction (15 minutes)**
- Explain what storage devices are.
- "A storage device is hardware that stores data and information."
- Show the PowerPoint presentation covering:
- Traditional storage devices (e.g., floppy disk, CD/DVD).
- Modern storage devices (e.g., USB flash drive, external hard drive, SD card).
- Discuss the purpose of each device.
- "Why do we need to store data? How do these devices help us in our day-to-day activities?"
3. **Demonstration (10 minutes)**
- Show physical examples of each storage device.
- Pass around the devices for students to hold and inspect.
- Highlight the differences and similarities between the devices.
- "What do you notice about these storage devices? How are they similar? How are they different?"
4. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)**
- Hand out the worksheets.
- Ask students to match the names of the storage devices with their pictures.
- Walk around the classroom to assist and provide feedback.
5. **Independent Practice (10 minutes)**
- Ask students to draw and label a storage device of their choice.
- Encourage creativity and neatness.
- Provide guiding questions:
- "What color is your storage device? Does it have buttons? Where do you see these devices being used?"
6. **Conclusion & Review (5 minutes)**
- Review key points from the lesson.
- "Can anyone name a storage device we talked about today?"
- Ask questions to assess understanding.
- "Why do you think it's important to have different kinds of storage devices?"
- Summarize the importance of storage devices in technology.
7. **Assignment (Optional)**
- Ask students to look at home for storage devices and list at least two they find. They can bring them to the next class for a show-and-tell.
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#### Assessment:
- Participation during discussions and activities.
- Completion and correctness of the worksheet.
- Quality of drawing and labeling of storage devices.
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This lesson plan aims to make students familiar with various storage devices and understand their usage in a practical and engaging way.