Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 4

Lesson Video

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Performance objectives

• State the meaning of computer hardware components. This objective aims for students to define what computer hardware is in simple terms, focusing on its physical and tangible nature.
• List the hardware components of a computer. This objective requires students to identify and name common physical parts of a computer system.
• Connecting these objectives to

Lesson summary

This topic introduces Primary 4 learners to the fundamental concept of computer hardware. Understanding computer hardware is crucial as it forms the physical foundation of all computing devices encountered daily in various aspects of Nigerian life, from school computer labs to cybercafes, banks, and homes. This knowledge lays the groundwork for further studies in Information Technology and helps learners appreciate the physical components that make technology work.

Teacher activity

• Shows the hardware components that make up the computer
• Displays pictures of the hardware components

Evaluation guide

• The evaluation will be based on the provided evaluation guide, using both formative and summative approaches.
• Observation: The teacher observes student participation in discussions, ability to identify components during activities, and responses to questions.
• Question and Answer: Oral questions are asked throughout the lesson to check for immediate understanding.
• Quick Check: A quick show of hands or thumbs up/down can gauge understanding of definitions or component identification.
• A short written quiz using the evaluation guide questions.

Reference guide

• Keyboard
• Monitor
• System unit
• Joystick
• Mouse
• Pictures