Primary Five Second Term Computer (ICT) Lesson Note

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PRIMARY 5 COMPUTER SECOND TERM

WEEK 1

PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: CARE OF COMPUTER

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to list ways of taking good care of a computer system.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• A functional computer system
• Reference Materials
• Lagos state scheme of work,
• Online information
• Relevant materials
• Pupils textbook

Behavioral Objectives: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Computer hardware is the physical component of a computer that we can see and touch. A Computer is an electronic device that allows people to perform different tasks such as typing letters, graphic design, computing, playing games, sending and receiving emails, communicating, online shopping and banking and so on.

Hardware components

The hardware components of the computer system are the parts that we can see, feel or touch.

The three types of hardware components of the computer system are:

1. i) Input devices
2. ii) System unit
3. iii) Output devices

Input devices

We enter data into the computer through the input devices

These input devices are the keyboard, mouse, joystick, microphone and light pen.

The System Unit

The system unit is made up of the central processing unit (CPU), and the main memory. Data is processed in the CPU and it has two parts.

These are the:

1. i) Arithmetic and logic unit
2. ii) Control unit

Output devices

Through the output devices, the computer gives out information to the user. This information is the result of the processing activities in the CPU.

The monitor, printer, and speakers are these output devices.

CARE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE

1. Position the computer properly.
2. Keep in an appropriate (air-conditioned) environment.
3. Avoid liquid dropping into the system.
4. Avoid food particles.
5. Use dust covers.
6. Unplug the system when not in use for long.

Strategies& Activities:

• Step1: The teacher revises the previous topic.
• Step2: The teacher introduces the new topic.
• Step3: The teacher explains the new topic.
• Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils’ questions.
• Step5: The teacher evaluates the pupils

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

• Name three ways of caring for the computer.

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION): The teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding

LESSON EVALUATION

• Name three ways of caring for the computer.

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