Grade Four BST; Computer Studies Scheme of work Primary 4 Federal, Primary Four ICT scheme of work, Data, Sources of information.
FIRST TERM ICT/COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
WEEK 1
TOPIC/CONTENT: Meaning of data
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Using simple arithmetic to demonstrate the meaning of data (i) 5 +7 =
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Use keyboard to enter data e.g. 5 +7 =
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT : Meaning of information
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Ask pupils to find the sum of 5 +7 = 12
The score represents the information
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Counting using counters to find the answer.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT: Sources of information
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Brings radio to the classroom and plays to the pupils
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the information device, e.g dancing
WEEK 4
TOPIC/CONTENT : Sources of information
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
i. Brings newspaper and magazines to the class.
ii. Using the school library.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the newspaper and magazines for information.
Make use of the library.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT : Sources of information
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Set up the computer and shows it to the pupils.
Demonstrates the uses of computer as a source of information.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the computer.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT: Computer as an information processing machine (IPO)
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how computer collects data through input devices.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the input devices e.g keyboard, mouse, etc.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT: Computer as an information processing machine (IPO)
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how data is process through the CPU.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe how CPU processes data.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT: Computer as an information processing machine (IPO)
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how result is produce through output devices e.g. monitor, printer, etc.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the output devices.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT: Types of information gotten from the Computer
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Opens an e-mail account to access the information.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and listen to the teacher.
WEEK 10
TOPIC/CONTENT: Uses of Computer
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Uses the computer to carry out simple calculation 2 x 2 = 4
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the computer to carry out simple calculation.
WEEK 11
TOPIC/CONTENT : Advantages of Computer
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Using the computer and the pupils to carry out simple calculation and compare which is faster.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Carry out the activity.
WEEK 12
TOPIC/CONTENT: Advantages of Computer
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Typing using the computer keyboard.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Typing with the computer system.
WEEK 13
TOPIC/CONTENT: Revision
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES: Revises all the topics taught with pupils.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES: Revise all the topics with the teacher.
WEEK 14: Examination
SECOND TERM ICT/COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
WEEK 1
TOPIC/CONTENT : Computer hardware
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Shows the parts of computer that make up the computer hardware
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe the computer hardware.
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT: The Hardware components.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
i. Shows the parts of computer that make up the computer.
ii. Displays pictures of the hardware component.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe the hardware components.
Draw and label the hardware components.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT: Input devices as a component of hardware.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Shows the examples or types of input devices.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of input devices.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/CONTENT: Output devices as a component of hardware.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Shows the types of output devices or the examples.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and make use of the types of output devices.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT: System unit / CPU
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
i. Displays the system unit
ii. Identify parts of the system unit
iii. Chart showing components of the CPU
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and identify the system unit and the components of the CPU through the chart.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT: Storage Devices
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Shows the type of storage devices
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and identify the types of storage devices.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT
Computer software
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Boot the computer to demonstrate what the operating system does.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Repeat each activity demonstrated by the teacher.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT : Types of Software
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
i. Shows the different parts of computer and the types of system software
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Identify the parts of computer and the types of software.
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT
Uses of software (playing games)
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Plays available game in computer/mobile phone to demonstrate entertainment
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Repeat each activity demonstrated by the teacher.
WEEK 10
TOPIC/CONTENT: Uses of software (Ms -Word)
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
i. Guides pupils to identify different types of common operating system.
ii. Type short text to demonstrate word processing.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Pupils identify the different types of common operating system. Carry out the activity demonstrated by the teacher.
WEEK 11
TOPIC/CONTENT: Revision
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Revises all the topics taught with pupils.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Revise all the topics with the teacher
WEEK 12: EXAMINATION
Grade Four BST; Computer Studies Scheme of work Primary 4 Federal, Primary Four ICT scheme of work
THIRD TERM ICT/COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK FOR PRIMARY FOUR
WEEK 1
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. Meaning of Booting.
ii. Types of Booting.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Displays an already connected set.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe the teacher demonstration.
WEEK 2
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. Meaning of cold Booting.
ii. Meaning of warm Booting
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Explains the meaning of booting; cold and warm booting.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Practice booting a computer.
WEEK 3
TOPIC/CONTENT : Steps involve in: i. Cold Booting. ii Warm Booting.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how to boot a computer system.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Boot a computer system.
WEEK 4
TOPIC/CONTENT:
i.Meaning of IT gadget.
ii.Identification of IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Displays common IT gadgets in class.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and recognize each IT gadget display.
WEEK 5
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. Computer as an IT gadget.
ii. Uses of computer as an IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Guides pupils to identify the IT gadget.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Participate actively in class discussion on use of IT gadgets.
WEEK 6
TOPIC/CONTENT:
i. Mobiles phone as IT gadget.
ii. Uses of Mobile as IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Guides pupils to identify the IT gadget.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Operates IT gadgets under teachers’ supervision.
WEEK 7
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. V-sat dish as IT gadget.
ii. Uses of V-sat dish as IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Guides pupils to identify the IT gadget.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and recognize IT gadget.
WEEK 8
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. Remote control as IT gadget.
ii. Uses of Remote control as IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Guides pupils to identify the IT gadget.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Draw IT gadget
WEEK 9
TOPIC/CONTENT
i. Learning the full meaning of DVD/CD.
ii. DVD/CD as IT gadgets.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Guides pupils to repeat the full meaning of DVD/CD.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Repeat and mention DVD/CD. Draw IT gadget.
WEEK 10
TOPIC/CONTENT : Learning how to operate the computer as IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how to operate IT gadgets.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and operates the computer.
WEEK 11
TOPIC/CONTENT
Learning how to operate and use GSM phone and Remote control as IT gadget.
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
Demonstrates how to operate IT gadgets.
PUPILS ACTIVITIES
Observe and operate the phone and remote control.
WEEK 12: Revision
WEEK 13: Examination
