Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - Information Communication Technology - System Unit (internal Features)

### ICT Lesson Plan for Primary 4 **Topic: System Unit (Internal Features)** --- **Content Area:** Information Communication Technology (ICT) **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 60 minutes --- ### Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify the main internal components of the system unit. 2. Describe the function of key internal components such as the CPU, RAM, hard drive, and motherboard. 3. Understand the importance of each component in the functioning of a computer. --- ### Materials Needed: - A computer system unit (disassembled for demonstration) - Projector/Interactive Whiteboard - PowerPoint presentation or detailed diagrams of internal components - Drawing and coloring supplies (paper, markers, crayons) - Labels for different internal components - An informational video about the internal parts of a computer --- ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (10 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Attendance (2 minutes):** - Welcome the students and take attendance. 2. **Introduction to the Topic (3 minutes):** - Briefly explain what the system unit is and why it's important. - Show a closed system unit and explain that today they will learn about what's inside. 3. **Engage with a Question (5 minutes):** - Ask students if they've ever wondered what’s inside a computer and what makes it work. - Tell them they’ll be "Computer Detectives" discovering these secrets today. #### Direct Instruction (20 minutes): 1. **Interactive Presentation (10 minutes):** - Show a PowerPoint presentation featuring images and descriptions of the internal components of a system unit. - Key components to cover: - Central Processing Unit (CPU) - Random Access Memory (RAM) - Hard Drive/SSD - Motherboard - Power Supply - Cooling Fan 2. **Hands-On Demonstration (10 minutes):** - Show the actual disassembled system unit. - Point out and describe each component in real-time, linking back to the images and descriptions in the presentation. #### Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. **Labeling Activity (7 minutes):** - Distribute printed diagrams of the internal components. - Have students label each part with the names and one key function. 2. **Drawing and Coloring (8 minutes):** - Ask students to draw their own system unit and color the components as they like. - Encourage creativity while reinforcing the correct placement and labeling from the previous activity. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Interactive Quiz (5 minutes):** - Use an interactive quiz tool (like Kahoot! or a simple Q&A session) to test students’ understanding of the components and their functions. 2. **Pairs Discussion (5 minutes):** - Have students pair up and discuss what they learned. - Ask them to explain one component to their partner as if they were teaching it. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Recap and Reflection:** - Briefly recap the main points about the internal features of a system unit. - Ask a few students to share one thing they found interesting or surprising. 2. **Homework Assignment:** - Ask students to write a short paragraph at home explaining the function of two internal components to someone who doesn’t know about computers. #### Extension Activity (Optional): - Create a booklet or a poster showing the internal components and their functions for classroom display. --- ### Assessment: - **Formative Assessment:** Observation during activities, interactive quiz results, and participation in discussions. - **Summative Assessment:** Evaluation of the labeling activity, drawing, and homework assignment. ### Differentiation: - **For Students Who Need Extra Support:** - Provide a worksheet with pre-filled labels and only require matching functions. - Pair students with buddies for activities. - **For Advanced Students:** - Challenge them to research an additional component not covered in the lesson and present it to the class. --- ### Reflection: After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Take note of student engagement, understanding, and any suggestions or feedback provided by the students. Adjust future lessons based on these insights.