Computer Studies - Junior Secondary 1 - Basic computer operations and concepts

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Term: 1st Term

Week: 1

Class: Junior Secondary School 1

Age: 12 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Computer studies

Topic:-       Basic computer operations and concepts

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

  1. Define a computer
  2. State the components of a computer
  3. Outline the features/characteristics of a computer

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous knowledge of the learners with regards to computer studies

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She defines a computer and states its components

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She outlines the characteristics/features of a computer

 

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized note on the board

The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

Computer is an electronic device that accepts data through input devices process it in the system unit and gives us the result as information through the output devices. Computer is an electronic device that accepts data process it and give us the result as information through the output device.

 

COMPONENTS OF THE COMPUTER

  1. Hardware: e.g. Monitor, keyboard
  2. Software
  3. Humanware Hardware

 

FEATURES OR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COMPUTER

  1. Speed. A computer works with much higher speed and accuracy compared to humans while performing mathematical calculations.
  2. Accuracy. Computers perform calculations with 100% accuracy.
  3. Diligence. A computer can perform millions of tasks or calculations with the same consistency and accuracy.
  4. Versatility.
  5. Reliability.
  6. Consistency
  7. Memory
  8. Storage capacity
  9. Remembrance
  10. Automation

EVALUATION:    1. Define a computer

  1. State the three components of a computer
  2. Outline five features/characteristics of a computer

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively