Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 3

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Explain what it means to put information *into* a computer.
• Explain what it means for a computer to give information *out*.
• Point out input devices and output devices from common computer parts like the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and printer.
• State how the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer are used.

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 3 learners to the fundamental concepts of how computers receive information (input) and present results (output). Understanding input and output devices is crucial for learners to grasp the basic interaction with computer systems, which are increasingly common in various aspects of Nigerian life, from schools and homes to cyber cafes and banks. This foundational knowledge empowers learners to identify and correctly use common computer peripherals.

Teacher activity

• Leads pupils to use keyboard and mouse to in put in for mation in to the computer
• Leads pupils to view a document and action of the mouse on the monitor
• Displays keyboard and mouse, monitor and printers pictures

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will be ongoing throughout the lesson (formative) and conclude with a formal assessment (summative) based on the provided evaluation guide.
• 1 Formative Assessment:
• Observation: The teacher observes student participation in discussions, their ability to identify devices, and their responses during guided practice.
• Questioning: The teacher asks direct questions to individuals or the class to check understanding (e.g., "Can someone show me the left button on this mouse?", "Is a printer an input or output device?").
• Activity Performance: Assessing how well students classify devices during the "Identification and Classification" activity.

Reference guide

• Keyboard, mouse, pictures or chart showing various in put devices, monitor, printer, speaker, pictures or chart showing various out put devices