PRIMARY 1 COMPUTER THIRD TERM E-NOTE

WEEK: One

TOPIC: Revision

WEEK: Two

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Common IT devices

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students are familiar with some common IT devices

e.g calculator, GSM etc

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. say the meaning of IT devices.

2. identify and name common IT device

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Toy phones, toy calculator, smart phones etc

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools b

CONTENT

Common IT devices
Examples of IT devices

What are IT devices? These are devices that uses electricity and they make the
performance of our work easy. They have element of electronics in them

The following are examples of IT devices;

1. Calculator

2. GSM phone

3. Organiser

4. Water dispenser

4. Television

5. Radio etc

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Common IT devices"

STEP III: Teacher explains the meaning of IT devices

STEP IV: Teacher explains the types and examples of it devices

STEP V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking

EVALUATION:

1. say the meaning of IT devices.

2. lists three IT devices.

CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Draw a smart phone and list one of its function

2. Draw a calculator and state any of its function

WEEK: Three

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Common devices (GSM phones)

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students are familiar with GSM as an example of IT

devices

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. identify GSM phone.

2. give the full meaning of GSM.

3. name types of GSM phone.

4. state the uses of GSM phone.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: A real GSM phone, pictures of different types of
GSM phones.

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools

CONTENT

GSM phone

This is a device used for receiving and sending calls, it can also be used for texting
and receiving message, it a device for reaching people that is far from us.

The full meaning of GSM is Global System for Mobile Communication

Types of GSM

These includes:-

1. Android phones

2. Landline phones

Uses of GSM

1. For making and receiving calls

2. For texting and receiving messages

3. For getting the location of people

4. For taking pictures

5. For storing information and playing games

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "GSM phones"

STEP III: Teacher explains the meaning of GSM phones

STEP IV: Teacher explains and list the functions of a GSM phone

STEP V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking

EVALUATION:

1. Write out the full meaning of GS

2. state any three types of GSM

phones. ASSIGNMENT:

1. List three functions of a GSM Phone.

WEEK: Four

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Common IT devices (calculator)

PERIOD:

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students are familiar with calculator as an example

of IT device.

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. identify and describe a calculator.

2. name types of calculator.

3. state the uses of calculators.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: A real calculator, pictures of different

calculators, textbook.

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools

CONTENT

Calculator

This is an IT device for performing mathematical problems that it is used in

solving mathematical problem.

Types of calculator are digital calculator and analogue calculator.

Uses of calculator

1. For solving mathematical problem

2. For getting formulas

3. For storing information

These are various calculator used for solving various mathematical problem.

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "IT devices (calculator)"

STEP III: Teacher describes a calculator

STEP IV: Teacher explains the types and functions of a calculator

STEP V: Pupils contribute and ask questions

EVALUATION:

1. describe a calculator.

2. lists two types of calculator.

3. state what calculator is used for.
CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Use a cardboard design a modern calculator and show to your fellow students
and submit for grading
WEEK: Five

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Common IT devices (Wrist watches)

PERIOD:

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students are familiar with wrist watches as an

example of IT device

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. identify and describe digital and analogue wristwatches.

2. state the difference between a digital and analogue wristwatch.

3. say the use of a wristwatch.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: A real Wrist watch, chart showing different

types of wrist watches, textbook

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools b

CONTENT

Wrist watch

Wrist watch is another IT device use for keeping time.

There are two types of wrist watch, we have digital wristwatch and analogue wrist
watch. Digital wrist watch is an old form of wristwatch while analogue wrist watch
is a modern wrist watch

This is a picture of wrist watch, can you say the time its showing

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Common IT device (wrist watch)"

STEP III: Teacher explains the difference between digital and analogue wrist
watch

STEP IV: Teacher explains the uses of wrist watches

STEP V: Pupils ask relevant questions and are answered accordingly

EVALUATION:

1. state the two types of wristwatches you know.

2. state the differences between the two

types.
3. say what wristwatches are used for
CONCLUSION: Teacher summarises the lesson and evaluates the students

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Draw a wrist watch and state any five functions it performs

WEEK: Six

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Common IT devices (Organizer)

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students have seen an organizer before.

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:-

1. describe an organizer.

2. state the uses of an organizer.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Pictures of an organizer

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition

for primary schools book 1

CONTENT

An electronic organizer (or electric organizer) is a small calculator-sized computer,

often with an built-in diary application and other functions such as an address
book and calendar. It normally has a small alphanumeric keypad and an LCD
screen of
one, two, or three lines. The electronic diary or organizer was invented by an
Indian businessman Satyan Pitroda in 1975.

These are electronic organizer

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Common IT devices (organizer)"

STEP III: Teacher explains the meaning of an organizer

STEP IV: Teacher explains the functions of an organizer

STEP V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking

EVALUATION:

1. describe an organizer.
2. state the uses of an organizer.

CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Using a cardboard make an organizer

WEEK: Seven

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Fax machine

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students must have heard about fax machine before.

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. describe a fax machine.

2. state the uses of fax machine.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Chart showing fax machine

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools book 1

CONTENT

Fax machine

A fax machine is a device that is used to send documents electronically over a

telephone network.

The transmissions it sends are called “faxes” and these can be between two fax
machines, or between a fax machine and computer or online fax service that is
equipped to send and receive faxes.
This is an electronic fax machine for sending documents.

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Fax machine"

STEP III: Teacher describes with the aid of a diagram a fax machine

STEP IV: Teacher explains the uses of a fax machine

STEP V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking

EVALUATION:

1. describe a fax machine.

2. state the uses of a fax machine.

CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Draw a fax machine and state two of its uses

WEEK: Eight

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Radio

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students have seen and listened to a radio several

times

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. describe a radio.

2. state the uses of radio.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Pictures of a radio, toy radio and textbook

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools book 1

CONTENT

Radio

In radio communications, a radio receiver, also known as a receiver, wireless or

simply radio is an electronic device that receives radio waves and converts the
information carried by them to a usable form. It is used with an antenna.

Uses of Radio

1. For getting information

2. For listening to news etc

These are different types of radio they all work with an antenna.

PRESENTATION

STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Radio"

STEP III: Teacher gives a brief description of a radio

STEP IV: Teacher explains the uses of a radio

STEP V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking

EVALUATION:

1. describe a radio.

2. list the uses of a radio

CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Write five more functions of a radio

WEEK: Nine

DATE:

CLASS: Basic one

SUBJECT: Computer Studies

TOPIC: Television

DURATION: 45 minutes

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students all have television in their respective homes

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able

to:

1. describe a television.
2. state the uses of a television.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: Pictures of television, real television, work

book, text book, colour pencil

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Learn Africa Basic Computer Studies UBE edition for
primary schools book 1

CONTENT

Television

A television receive broadcasting signals and change them into pictures and sound.

A television has an antenna for getting network and a screen for displaying events.
Just like the radio the television can be used for getting information

A television looks like a monitor.

PRESENTATION
STEP I: Teacher revises the previous topic.

STEP II: Teacher introduces the new topic "Television"

STEP III: Teacher explains the meaning of television

STEP IV: Teacher explains the uses of television

STEP V: Pupils draw a television and colour it

EVALUATION:

1. Give a brief description of a television.

2. Draw and colour a television.

CONCLUSION: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives
an assignment

ASSIGNMENT:

1. State five uses of a television.