Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 1

Lesson Video

This page supports the lesson note with a companion video and a short classroom-ready summary.

Performance objectives

• At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
• Identify and state different ways computers are used in our homes, schools, and other places in Nigeria.
• Recognise common activities that computers help people do.
• Connect the presence of a computer to specific tasks it performs in various settings.
• Connection to

Lesson summary

This lesson introduces Primary 1 pupils to the various ways computers are used in everyday life. Understanding the uses of computers at an early age is crucial for pupils to appreciate technology's role in their immediate environment and to prepare them for an increasingly digital world. This topic helps pupils connect the abstract concept of a "computer" to tangible functions they observe around them, fostering curiosity and foundational digital literacy.

Teacher activity

• Guides pupils to use the computer to play games, type text, watch educational films, etc
• Shows pupils things produced with a computer

Evaluation guide

• This section outlines how the teacher will assess pupil learning during and after the lesson.
• Formative Assessment (During the Lesson):
• Observation: The teacher observes pupil participation in discussions, their ability to answer questions, and their engagement in activities.
• "Show of Hands": Ask questions like, "Raise your hand if you think a computer can help you draw pictures."
• Quick Check: Ask individual pupils to mention one use of a computer.

Reference guide

• Computer
• Paper
• Learning software
• Printer
• Items produced with the computer such as drawings, paintings, print-outs, books, etc