Computer Studies - Junior Secondary 3 - Computer games

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Term: 3rd Term

Week: 5

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:

Subject:      Computer studies

Topic:-       Computer Games

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

  1. Give reasons for playing computer games
  2. List and explain the types of computer games
  3. State the advantages and disadvantages of computer games

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 lesson on computer games

Students pay attention

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

She gives reasons for playing computer games.

She lists and explains the types of computer games

Students pay attention and participates

STEP 3

DEMONSTRATION

She states and explains the advantages and disadvantages of computer games

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

COMPUTER GAMES
REASONS FOR PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES

  1. For the purpose of entertainment
  2. For educational purpose
  3. For teaching purpose
  4. To develop some skills

 

TYPES OF COMPUTER GAMES

There are many types of computer games. These have been classified into three categories:

  1. Recreational Games

These are games played at leisure time for relaxation after working for long period of time e.g. Free cell, Casino, heart

  1. Skill Enhancement Games

They are games designed for skill enhancement and recycling, quizzing, puzzles, Mathematics games

  1. Entertainment Games

These are types of games played to entertain friends and visitors e.g Musical games, Mimicking and guessing

 

Advantages of Computer Games

  1. It helps to stimulate (encourage) children and adult interest in learning these of computers.
  2. Computer games help to develop habit of concentration e. Test Drive Game
  3. It can be used to manage or reduce stress condition
  4. Computer games are used for teaching and learning of different subjects, e.g Music, mathematics, English, Speed and accuracy
  5. Computer games enhanced the physical well-being of the player
  6. Computer games are useful for recreation, skill acquisition and entertainment.

 

Disadvantages of Computer Games

  1. It wastes valuable time.
  2. It jeopardizes the opportunity for doing other good things

 

EVALUATION:    1. Give five reasons why we play games

  1. List and explain three types of computer games
  2. State three advantages and two disadvantages of computer games

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively