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Animals + Mini computers and micro computers + Swimming
Animals + Mini computers and micro computers + Swimming
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Class: Primary 2
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 3 periods
Date:
Subject: Basic Science and Technology
Topic:- Animals
- Mini computers and micro computers
- Swimming
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source, experimentation
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: specimen of animals in the locality, charts on characteristics of living things, pictures of mini computers and samples of micro computers.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1: Characteristics of animals
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The revisits the previous lesson on the classes and characteristics of animals and introduces the new topic by explaining what features mean- Feature means something that is noticeable about someone or something
| Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher then explains the various features of animals 1. Tail – elephant, dog 2. Shell – turtle, snail 3. Beak- chicken, duck 4. Wings- butterfly, bird 5. Claws- Tiger, cat
| Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | She explains and demonstrates the features of the animals based on the points stated above as the pupils observe | Pupils pay attention and participate |
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the note in their books |
NOTE
Feature means something that is noticeable about someone or something
Features of animals
EVALUATION: 1. What does the word ‘feature’ mean?
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in small groups analyse the features of different animals
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
PERIOD 2 and 3: Classification of computer by size. Swimming
PRESENTATION | TEACHER’S ACTIVITY | PUPIL’S ACTIVITY |
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION | The teacher revisits the previous lesson on Supercomputers and mainframe computers
| Pupils pay attention |
STEP 2 EXPLANATION | The teacher then explains the Mini computers and Micro computers
3. Minicomputer is a digital and multi-user computer system with the connection of more than one CPU. Thus, many people can work on these computers simultaneously instead of a single person. Also, it can process with other accessories like a printer, plotter, etc. Minicomputers are the medium type of computers that have more functionality power and are expensive than microcomputers. On the other hand, the size, storage, and speed of minicomputers are large but less than the mainframe and supercomputers.
Uses of Minicomputers – The minicomputers are used as real-time applications in Industries, bookings, and Research Centres. Banks also use minicomputers for preparing payroll for employees’ salaries, records, tracking of financial accounts, etc. Examples: PDP 11 and IBM (8000 Series).
4. Micro Computer The most common computer used at home today is the microcomputer. With the invention of the microprocessors in the year 1970, it became possible to use computers for people personally at a low cost and reasonable price known as Digital Personal Computer. The design of microcomputers is minimal in size and storage capacity. These computers consist of many parts like Input and Output devices, Software, operating systems, networks, and Servers
Examples of micro computers include PC or laptop, smartphone, Tablet, PDA, server, palmtop, and workstation. This can be installed in any work area or even at home for personal use. | Pupils pay attention and participates |
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION | The teacher then takes the pupils to the swimming are and displays all the tools and equipments for swimming
She explains and demonstrates how to swim and guides the pupils to do the same | Pupils pay attention and participate |
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING | The teacher writes a short note on the board | The pupils copy the note in their books |
NOTE
Classification of computer based on size
Minicomputers are the medium type of computers that have more functionality power and are expensive than microcomputers. On the other hand, the size, storage, and speed of minicomputers are large but less than the mainframe and supercomputers.
Uses of Minicomputers –
The minicomputers are used as real-time applications in Industries, bookings, and Research Centres. Banks also use minicomputers for preparing payroll for employees’ salaries, records, tracking of financial accounts, etc.
Examples: PDP 11 and IBM (8000 Series).
The most common computer used at home today is the microcomputer. With the invention of the microprocessors in the year 1970, it became possible to use computers for people personally at a low cost and reasonable price known as Digital Personal Computer.
The design of microcomputers is minimal in size and storage capacity. These computers consist of many parts like Input and Output devices, Software, operating systems, networks, and Servers
Examples of micro computers include PC or laptop, smartphone, Tablet, PDA, server, palmtop, and workstation.
This can be installed in any work area or even at home for personal use
EVALUATION: 1. What are Mini computers? State two uses of the mini computers. Give two examples of each
CLASS ACTIVITY: Pupils in turns swim and demonstrate the skills in swimming
CLASSWORK: As in evaluation
CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively
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