BST: Information Technology Curriculum for Primary School 1 – 6 (NERDC)

Year 1 – 6 NERDC Information Technology Curriculum for Primary School, Parts of a computer, Concepts of IT – Schemeofwork.com

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 1

THEME: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Week 1

Topic: Parts of a computer

Performance objectives

1. Describe a computer
2. Name parts of a computer
3. Identify computer parts
4. State the differences between a computer and a television
5. Draw/sketch parts of a computer

Contents

1. Description of a computer
2. Parts of a computer:
   • Monitor
   • Keyboard
   • System unit
   • Mouse
   • Printer
   • Speaker
3. Drawing of computer parts

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Leads pupils to identify a computer
2. Arranges computer parts on a table
3. Provides the pictures of computer parts and guides pupils to match the pictures with the real objects
4. Displays the mouse, printer and speakers on the table
5. Provides the pictures of the mouse, printer and speakers and guides pupils to match the pictures with the real objects

Student’s Activities

1. Identify a computer
2. Touch and identify the mouse, monitor, printer and speakers
3. Draw and color the pictures of the identified parts

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Charts
2. Pictures
3. Flash cards
4. Mouse
5. Printer
6. Speakers
7. Picture
8. Plain paper
9. Color pencil
10. Keyboard
11. Monitor
12. System unit

Evaluation Guide

1. Mention the differences between a computer and a television
2. Name other parts of a computer e.g. mouse, printer etc.
3. Point to the parts of a computer in pictures or on charts
4. Name and color the picture of computer parts

Week 2

Topic: Uses of Computers

Performance objectives

1. Pupils should be able to state the uses of a computer

Contents

1. Uses of computer:
   • Playing games
   • Typing of text
   • Watching educational films.
   • Storing information, etc.

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Guide pupils to use computer to play games, type text, watch educational films etc.
2. Show pupils  produced things with  a computer

Student’s Activities

1. Play games, type and watch educational movies
2. Come out in groups to watch teacher produce thing with the computer

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Computer
2. Paper
3. Learning software
4. Printer
5. Items produced with the computer such as drawings, paintings, print-outs, books, etc.

Evaluation Guide

1. Ask pupils to mention three uses of a computer

Year 1 – 3 NERDC Information Technology Curriculum for Lower Primary School, Computer Operations, Basic Concepts of IT – Schemeofwork.com

THEME 2:  BASIC CONCEPTS OF IT    

Week1

Topic: Common IT Devices

Performance objectives

1. Identify common IT devices
2. Describe common IT devices

Contents

1. Common IT devices:
   • GSM phones
   • Calculators
   • Digital wristwatch etc.
2. Description of common IT devices

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Displays real objects/ pictures of common IT devices
2. Describes common IT devices

Student’s Activities

1. Touch and identify common IT devices
2. Draw and color identified IT devices

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Pictures
2. Chats
3. GSM phones
4. Toy GSM phones
5. Smart phones
6. Color pencils
7. Plain paper
8. Workbook, etc.

Evaluation Guide

1. List three IT devices
2. Point to some common IT device on a chart
3. Name and color some common IT devices in the workbook

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 2

THEME 1: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Week 1

Topic:    Features of computer parts

Performance objectives

1. Pupils should be able to describe the features of computer parts e.g. Monitor (i.e. rectangular shape and has a screen and buttons), Keyboard, System Unit and Printer etc.

Contents

1. Features of computer parts e.g. monitor, keyboard, mouse etc.

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Guides pupils to draw a computer showing major parts
2. Describes features of major computer parts e.g. monitor, system unit, keyboard, mouse etc.

Student’s Activities

1. Draw a computer showing major parts
2. Touch and identify major parts of a computer such as Monitor, System unit, Keyboard etc.
3. Describe features of major parts of a computer e.g. monitor, system unit, Keyboard, mouse etc.

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Computer System
2. Chart
3. Pictures

Evaluation Guide

1. Draw a computer showing major parts
2. Describe features of computer parts

Year 2 Computer Studies, NERDC Information Technology Curriculum Primary 2 – Schemeofwork.com 

THEME 2: BASIC CONCEPTS OF IT

Week 1

Topic:    IT Devices

Performance objectives

1. Identify parts of common IT devices
2. State Uses of common IT devices

Contents

1. Examples of IT devices
   • GSM phones
   • Smart phones
   • Organizers
   • Pagers
   • Digital wristwatch etc.
2. Parts of common IT devices
3. Uses of Common IT devices

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Guides the pupils to identify parts of common IT devices
2. List uses of common IT devices

Student’s Activities

1. Mention parts of common IT devices
2. Mention the uses of common IT devices

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Calculator
2. GSM phones
3. Digital Wristwatch
4. Pictures/chart showing organizer, fax machine etc.
5. Screen, keyboard, mouse

Evaluation Guide

1. Describe two of the common IT devices
2. Mention two parts of common IT devices
3. Mention two uses of common IT devices

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 3

THEME1: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Week 1

Topic: History of Computers

Performance objectives

1. Identify early counting devices
2. Identify early mechanical calculating devices
3. Identify the land marks in the transition of early calculating devices to present day computers

Contents

1. Early counting devices: (counting with fingers, toes pebbles, stones, sticks, etc.)
2. Later Developments: (Abacus, Calculator, etc.)
3. Graduation of early calculating devices into the present day computers

Teacher’s Activities

1. Engages the pupils to count with fingers, stones, sticks, etc.
2. Demonstrates the use of Abacus
3. Shows pictures of each computing device to the class

Student’s Activities

1. Count up to 25 using their five fingers, sticks and stones
2. Use the Abacus to solve different arithmetic problems
3. Bring pictures/cut outs of various computing devices

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Sticks
2. Stones
3. Seeds
4. Abacus
5. Calculator
6. Computer
7. Pictures

Evaluation Guide

1. Mention at least two counting devices
2. Mention two mechanical calculating devices
3. Identify the land marks in the transition of early calculating devices to present day computers

Week 2

Topic: Input and Output Devices

Performance objectives

1. State the meaning of input devices
2. State the meaning of output devices
3. Identify input and output from keyboard, monitor, mouse and printer
4. State the uses of keyboard and mouse, monitor and printer

Contents

1. Input devices: meaning and examples
2. Output devices: meaning and examples
3. Uses of input and output devices

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Leads pupils to use keyboard and mouse to input information into the computer
2. Leads pupils to view a document and action of the mouse on the monitor
3. Displays keyboard and mouse, monitor and printers pictures

Student’s Activities

1. Observes teacher’s activity
2. Type short sentences using the keyboard and Use a mouse to highlight texts or change the content of a document
3. Inspect keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer
4. Print the document typed

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Keyboard, mouse, pictures or chart showing various input devices, monitor, printer, speaker, pictures or chart showing various output devices

Evaluation Guide

1. State the meaning of input and output devices
2. Describe keyboard, mouse, monitor and printers
3. Identify the features of keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer
4. Mention 2 differences between keyboard and monitor
5. State 5 functions of a mouse
6. State 5 uses of a printer

Week 3

Topic: The system unit  

Performance objectives

1. Describe a system unit
2. Identify the components of the system unit
3. Locate and identify drives on the system unit
4. List parts of the CPU
5. State the functions of CPU

Contents

1. System unit
2. Components of the system unit:
   • CPU
   • Disk Drives (Hard Disk Drive, Floppy Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drives)
   • Mother Board
3. Drives in CPU
4. Parts of the CPU
   • Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
   • Random Access Memory (RAM);
   • Control Unit (CU)
5. Functions of the CPU
   1. Stores data

-Carries out calculations, etc.

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Displays system unit or its picture
2. Guides the pupils to identify and locate the drives on the systems unit
3. Writes notes on the chalkboard
4. Guides pupils to identify the parts of a CPU and state the functions and uses of a CPU
5. Guides pupils to identify the parts of a CPU and state the functions and uses

Student’s Activities

1. Closely observe the system unit on display
2. Ask and answer questions
3. Draw and label the system unit
4. Identify drives in CPU and their functions
5. Copy notes on the chalkboard
6. Closely observe the CPU
7. Identify its component parts
8. Draw and label the CPU and its component parts

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. A computer system
2. Picture or chart of a system unit

Evaluation Guide

1. Name three components of the system unit
2. Locate these components on the system unit
3. Describe the CPU
4. Mention 3 drives in CPU and their functions
5. Name three components of a CPU
6. State three functions of a CPU.

Year 3 ICT, NERDC Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 3 – Schemeofwork.com 

THEME 2: BASIC CONCEPTS OF IT

Week 1

Topic:    Storage devices

Performance objectives

1. Explain the term storage device
2. Identify types of computer storage devices
3. Uses/functions of storage devices
4. Mention ways of caring for storage devices

Contents

1. Meaning of storage devices
2. Types of computer storage devices:

-Flash disk

-Hard disk

-Compact disk, etc.

• Difference between storage drive and disk
• Uses/functions of storage devices
• Care of storage devices

Teacher’s Activities

1. Displays and explain a system unit on the table
2. Shows pupils types of storage devices
3. Explains more on hard disk because it cannot easily be seen
4. Guides pupils to state difference between storage disk and storage drive
5. Guides pupils to list types of storage devices and writes short notes on them
6. Guides pupils to identify different types of computer storage devices
7. Guides pupils to mention ways of caring for storage devices

Student’s Activities

1. Examine the storage devices on display
2. Copy notes from the chalkboard on storage devices
3. Ask questions about Hard disk
4. Make attempts to mention types of storage devices
5. Make attempts to state difference between storage disk and storage drive
6. Make attempts to mention uses/functions of storage devices
7. Make attempts to list cares of storage devices

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Floppy disk
2. Compact disk
3. DVD
4. Hard disk
5. Flash disk

Evaluation Guide

1. Identify and mention three types of storage devices
2. Mention three differences between storage disk and storage drive
3. State three uses of storage devices
4. Mention three ways of caring for storage devices

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 4

THEME 1: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Week 1

Topic: Computer hard ware

Performance objectives

1. State the meaning of computer hardware components
2. List the hardware components of a computer

Contents

1. Meaning of Computer Hardware: (Hardware is the part of computer system we can see and touch)
2. Hardware Components
   • Keyboard
   • Monitor
   • System unit
   • CD /DVD -ROM

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Shows the hardware components that make up the computer
2. Displays pictures of the hardware components

Student’s Activities

1. Observe the hardware components in groups
2. Draw and label the hardware components

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Keyboard
2. Monitor
3. System unit
4. Joystick
5. Mouse
6. Pictures

Evaluation Guide

1. Explain the meaning of hardware
2. Identify two components of the computer hardware

Week 2

Topic: Computer Software

Performance objectives

1. State the meaning of software
2. Mention common operating system, games and word processing software and state the uses of the software above
3. List examples of each type of software above
4. Play games software on a computer
5. Type text using MS-Word
6. Draw and paint simple objects using the PAINT

Contents

1. Meaning: (A set of instructions given to computer to make it function)
2. Types of software (Mention only common operating systems including those of mobile phones

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Boots the computer to demonstrate what the operating system does
2. Guides pupils to identify different types of common operating systems and that of phone.
3. Types short text to demonstrates word processing
4. Draws objects to demonstrate graphics
5. Plays available game in computer/mobile phone to demonstrate entertainment
6. Writes notes on the chalkboard for pupils to copy

Student’s Activities

1. Repeat each activity demonstrated by the teacher

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. A computer system with all the necessary software installed

Evaluation Guide

1. State what software means
2. State three different types of software
3. Write down two examples of each type of software
4. Mention the uses of each type of software mentioned
5. Use PAINT software to draw a chair and ball

Week 3

Topic: Starting up the Computer

Performance objectives

1. Explain the term booting
2. List ways of booting
3. Describe the steps for booting a computer
4. Boot a computer

Contents

1. Meaning of Booting
2. Types of Booting:
   • Cold booting
   • warm booting
3. The steps for booting

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Displays an already connected computer set
2. Explains what booting is
3. Demonstrates how to boot a computer system

Student’s Activities

1. Observe the teacher demonstrate how to boot a computer system
2. Practice booting a computer
3. Boot a computer system

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Computer system           
2. Power source   

Evaluation Guide

1. Define booting
2. Mention three steps in booting a computer system
3. State two ways of booting

Week 4

Topic: Data and Information

Performance objectives

1. State the meaning of data and information
2. Mention sources of information
3. Describe computer as Input – Process – Output (IPO) system
4. List characters on the keyboard as data

Contents

1. Meaning of:
   • Data (unprocessed facts)
   • Information (processed facts)
2. Sources of information:
   • Radio;
   • Television;
   • Newspaper;
   • Computer
3. Computer as IPO system:
   • collects data and enter it using keyboard;
   • processes data through central processing unit;
   • produces results as information through the output devices

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Brings some information devices to the classroom and plays/shows them to the pupils
2. Demonstrates the uses of computer as a source of information

Student’s Activities

1. Observe and make use of information devices
2. Use keyboard to enter data

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Radio
2. Television
3. Newspaper/ magazine
4. Computer System
5. Charts

Evaluation Guide

1. State the meaning of data and information
2. List three sources of information
3. List three way computer can be used as sources of information
4. Use keyboard to enter characters as data

Year 1 – 6 NERDC Information Technology Curriculum for Primary School, Parts of a computer, Concepts of IT – Schemeofwork.com

THEME 2: BASIC CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Week 1

Topic:    Common IT Gadgets

Performance objectives

1. State what IT stands for
2. Identify IT gadgets
3. Operate common IT gadgets

Contents

1. IT: Information and Communications Technology
2. IT gadgets:
   • Computer
   • Mobile phones
   • Remote control
   • V sat dish
   • DVD, etc
3. Operating common IT gadgets:
   • Computer
   • GSM phone
   • Remote control

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Displays common IT gadgets in class
2. Guides pupils to identify the gadgets
3. Leads pupils in class discussion on use of IT gadgets
4. Guides pupils to draw the IT gadgets
5. Demonstrate how to operate IT gadgets and guides them to operate them

Student’s Activities

1. Observe and recognize each IT gadget displayed
2. Participate actively in class discussion
3. Operate IT gadgets under teacher’s supervision
4. Draw IT Gadgets

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Computer
2. Remote control
3. Mobile phones
4. V-sat dish

Evaluation Guide

1. State what IT stands for
2. List at least two common IT gadgets
3. State at least one use of any two different IT gadgets

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 5

THEME 1: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION

Week 1

Topic: Computer Games

Performance objectives

1. Play the games
2. Predict actions of the key players
3. Suggest possible solutions to the key problems

Contents

1. Academically inclined adventure games e.g. Prince, Test drive, Dave, Mario, etc

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Displays latest adventure games
2. Demonstrates adventure game e.g. Prince
3. Asks leading questions on the problems encountered by the adventurers

Student’s Activities

1. Play adventure computer games to predict actions and results
2. Provide answers to teacher’s questions

Teaching & Learning Material   

1. Computer with adventure games (.e. Prince, Dave, Test drive) installed

Evaluation Guide

1. Play computer adventure games in groups
2. Predict the action of the key players
3. Suggest possible solutions to the key problems

Week 2

Topic: Care and Protection of Computers

Performance objectives

1. List ways of taking good care of a computer system
2. State reasons for taking care of computers
3. List ways of protecting computers

Contents

1. Steps for caring for Computer Hardware
   • Position the computer properly.
   • Keep in an appropriate (air conditioned) environment.
   • Avoid liquid dropping into the system.
   • Avoid food particles.
   • Use dust covers.
   • Unplug the system when not in use for long
2. Reasons for taking care of computer:
   • avoid damages;
   • protect the system;
   • prolong the life of the files in the system;
   • make the user comfortable for maximum efficiency
3. Ways of protecting computers e.g. use of password, use of antivirus

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Demonstrates ways of caring for the computer
2. Guide pupils to clean the system using neat duster
3. Explains to pupils why they need to take good care of the computer system
4. Guide the pupils to draw up a roster for caring for the school computers
5. Explains ways of protecting computers using password and antivirus

Student’s Activities

1. Watch teacher demonstrate care of the computer
2. Participate in caring for the computers in the school computer laboratory
3. Listen to the teacher, ask and answer questions, participate in class discussions
4. Clean the computer system in their school
5. Examine antivirus packages and how it works

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Neat duster
2. Cotton wool
3. Computer system
4. Furniture
5. Spirit
6. Antivirus CD

Evaluation Guide

1. Name three ways of caring for the computer
2. Give two reasons for caring for the computer
3. List two ways of protecting computers

SUBJECT:   INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)         CLASS LEVEL: PRIMARY 5

THEME 2: BASIC CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION

Week 1

Topic:    Internet I

Performance objectives

1. Define:
   1. The internet,
   1. World wide web (www)
   1. Electronic mail (e-mail)
   1. e-mail address
   1. Website
2. Identify:
   1. Internet browser on the computer
   1. e-mail address
   1. Website address on the address bar      
3. Access the internet        
4. Send and receive e-mail              
5. Mention the benefits of internet            
6. Mention the misuse of the internet       

Contents

1. Terms and their meanings:
   1. Internet (the largest computer network in the world.
   1. e-mail address worldwide web (www) etc
2. Internet browsers:
   1. Microsoft Internet Explorer
   1. Netscape,
   1. Mozilla etc
3. Creating e-mail account
4. Sending and receiving e- mail
5. Chatting on the internet
6. Uses and benefits of internet
7. Abuses of internet:
   1. Fraud,
   1. Pornography

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Leads pupils to define the internet, e-mail address, website, web browser
2. Organizes visit to cyber café to demonstrate the various uses of internet
3. Guides pupils to: create e-mail accounts,
   1. write valid samples of e-mail and website addresses.
   1. send and receive mails.
   1. chat on the internet

Student’s Activities

1. Participate in class discussion
2. Watch teacher’s demonstration
3. Practice writing valid e- mail and web addresses
4. Visit a cyber café and do the following:
   1. create e-mail accounts,
   1. write valid samples of e-mail and website addresses.
   1. send and receive mails.
   1. chat on the internet

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Internet connected computer lab or cyber café

Evaluation Guide

1. Describe the:
   • Internet,
   • World wide web (www);
   • Electronic mail, (e- mail)
   • e-mail address;
   • Website
2. List three internet browsers
3. Distinguish between e-mail and website addresses
4. State three uses of internet
5. State two abuses of internet

Information Technology Curriculum for Primary 6

THEME 1: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Week 1

Topic:    Learning Word Processing With the Computer

Performance objectives

1. Identify Word processing Software
2. Mention some of the uses of Word Processing software
3. Identify and use the Title Bar, Menu Bar and Tool Bars
4. Create and edit documents
5. Save and retrieve documents

Contents

1. Word Processing Software;
   • Microsoft Office Word
2. Uses of the Word Processing Software
3. Word Processing Environment:
   • Title Bar, Tool Bars and their uses
   • Menu bar and its uses
4. Word Processing Skills; e.g.
   • opening the Microsoft Office,
   • quitting the software,
   • creating documents,
   • editing documents,
   • saving documents
   • retrieving documents

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Explains what Word Processing software is
2. Mentions some uses of the Word Processing software
3. Minimizes and restores document to demonstrate Title and Menu Bar options
4. Guides class by typing and moving within the documents to demonstrate creating and editing of documents
5. Types and moves within the document to demonstrate:
   • saving of documents
   • retrieving of documents

Student’s Activities

1. Listen and learn what Word Processing software is and what it is used for
2. Observe the teacher and learn to use the Title and Menu Bars
3. Type and move within the document to demonstrate creating and editing of documents
4. Type and move within the document to:
   • save documents
   • retrieve documents

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. A functional computer system

Evaluation Guide

1. Identify Word processing Software
2. Mention at least three uses of Word Processing software
3. Identify and use the Title Bar, Menu Bar and Tool Bars;
4. Create and edit documents
5. Save and retrieve documents

Week 2

Topic: Drawing with the Computer

Performance objectives

1. Identify computer drawing packages
2. Draw geometrical figures (lines, ellipses and rectangles)
3. Do freehand drawing of objects and figures
4. Use the ‘fill’ tool to color objects and figures
5. Use the alphabet tool to label drawings
6. Print a drawing

Contents

1. Drawing Packages (Corel Draw, Paint Artist etc.)
2. Drawing with Paint Artist:
   • Geometrical drawings
   • Freehand drawings
3. Painting objects (using the Fill tool)

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Guides class to  identify drawing packages in the system
2. Guides pupils to:             
   • explore the paint environment and identify its components
   • draw objects and figures using Paint Artist          
   • use the fill tool and alphabet tool to color and label their drawings
   • print their drawings       
3. Writes down the procedure of drawing with Paint Artist on the chalkboard

Student’s Activities

1. Identify the drawing packages in the system
2. Open the drawing packages in the system
3. Draw lines, ellipses and rectangles
4. Draw objects like boxes, fish, tins, cow, fan, cars etc using freehand
5. Use the fill tool to color their objects
6. Label their drawings using the alphabet tool
7. Print their drawings

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Common objects or pictures/drawings of common objects like boxes, fish, tins, cow, fan, cars etc
2. A functional computer system with Paint Artist software (or Corel Draw) installed
3. Papers
4. Printer

Evaluation Guide

1. Mention one computer drawing package
2. Draw geometrical figures (lines, ellipses and rectangles)
3. Do freehand drawing of objects and figures
4. Use the ‘fill’ tool to color objects and figures
5. Use the alphabet tool to label drawings
6. Print a drawing

Week 3

Topic: Precautions in the Use of Computers

Performance objectives

1. Identify some precautions that should be taken in the use of the computer
2. Enumerate some precautions that should be taken by computer users
3. State reasons why we should take care of human ware (users of the computer)

Contents

1. Precautions in the use the computer hardware. E.g. use of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), stabilizers and surge protectors; not overloading the sockets etc
2. Care for the Human ware:
   • sitting posture
   • Use of anti-glare
   • positioning of the monitor
   • positioning of the hands
   • keeping dust and moisture away
3. Why we should care for the users:
   • To reduce fatigue
   • To avoid minor and serious injuries
   • To improve efficiency
   • To protect sensitive organs like the eyes

Teacher’s Activities           

1. Guides class discussion on:
   • Precautions in the use the computer hardware
   • Care for the Human ware
2. Demonstrates correct arrangement of hardware e.g. monitor, UPS, sockets and stabilizers
3. Demonstrates correct postures and sitting arrangements that are safe and that promote comfort and efficiency

Student’s Activities

1. Participate in class discussion
2. Observe the demonstrations and ask questions as well as answer
3. Practice correct arrangement of hardware e.g. monitor, UPS, sockets and stabilizers
4. Practice correct postures and sitting arrangements that are safe and that promote comfort and efficiency

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Chairs
2. Tables
3. A functional computer system
4. UPS
5. Extension socket
6. Surge Protector
7. Printer
8. Stabilizer

Evaluation Guide

1. Identify at least three precautions that should be taken in the use of the computer
2. Enumerate at least four precautions that should be taken by computer users
3. State at least three reasons why we should take care of human ware (users of the computer)

Year 1 – 6 NERDC Information Technology Curriculum for Primary School – Schemeofwork.com

THEME 2: BASIC CONCEPTS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Week 1

Topic:    Classification Uses Common IT Gadgets

Performance objectives

1. Classify common IT gargets
2. State the uses of some common IT gargets
3. Operate at least two common IT gargets

Contents

1. Classification of common IT gadgets;
   • Computers:-laptops, handheld computers, Palmtop, iPad, tab)
   • Audio/Video gadgets: – iPod, Home theatre, mp3, mp4, digital cameras, handy cams/ camcorders
   • Storage Devices: – flash drives, memory cards, and external hard drives/disc
   • Smart Phones: Blackberry, android phones, iPad
2. Uses of some IT gadgets:
   • Word processing
   • Telephone conversation Multimedia (MMS) e.g. SMS, pictures, voice/ video messages. Photographs
   • Video capture
   • Music
   • Downloading various Applications e.g. Bible, Quran, Dictionary, GPRS, games etc.
   • Internet and social networks e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Skype etc
3. Operating common IT gargets

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Presents some common IT gadgets or a chart showing the pictures of the gadgets
2. Guides pupils to use some common IT gadgets e.g. copying/transfer of documents/music files etc with flash drives/Bluetooth/memory cards etc
3. States the uses of some common IT gadgets

Student’s Activities

1. Observe the pictures and regalia of some common IT gadgets
2. Use some common IT gadgets e.g. copying/transfer of documents/music files etc with flash drives/Bluetooth/memory cards etc
3. Mention the uses of some common IT gadgets

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Pictures/drawings of common IT gadgets like
   • Laptops
   • Handheld computers
   • Palmtop
   • IPad
   • Tab etc
2. Flash drive
3. Smart Phones
4. Memory cards

Evaluation Guide

1. State the different classes of IT garget
2. Name four uses of some common IT gadgets
3. Operate at least two common IT gadget e.g. copying/transfer of documents/music files etc with flash drives/Bluetooth/memory cards etc

Week 2

Topic: Internet II

Performance objectives

1. Explain the meaning of;
   • Search Engines
   • Social Networks
2. Use the internet for various functions in such as online registration, checking of results and use of social networks
3. Mention the importance of using these functions of the internet
4. Mention some forms of abuse of the internet

Contents

1. Search Engines:
   • Google, yahoo, etc.)
2. Online Activities:
   • Online registration
   • checking of results
3. Social Networking Tools:
   • Facebook
   • Twitter
4. Importance of Internet tools
5. Abuse of the internet:
   • Prostitution
   • Terrorism
   • Misinformation

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Explains the meaning of search engines and social networks
2. Guides pupils to use the internet for various functions in the internet such as online registration, checking of results, etc
3. States the importance of using these functions of the internet
4. Mentions some forms of abuse of the internet

Student’s Activities

1. Listen as the teacher explains the meaning of search engines and social networks
2. Use the internet for various functions in the internet such as online registration, checking of results and use of social networks
3. Listens and ask questions as the teacher states the importance of using these functions of the internet
4. Listens and ask questions as the
5. Teacher mentions some

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. A functional computer system with internet access software
2. Papers
3. Printer

Evaluation Guide

1. Explain the meaning of
   • Search Engines
   • Social Networks
2. Use the internet to perform various functions such as online registration, checking of results and use of social networks
3. Mention the importance of using these functions in the internet
4. Mention some forms of abuse of the internet

Week 3

Topic: IT and the Society

Performance objectives

1. Mention some various aspects of the human society influenced by the computer
2. Mention some wrong notions about IT
3. Mention some career opportunities in IT

Contents

1. Various aspects of the human society influenced by the computer:
   • Communication
   • Security
   • banking
   • Military
   • Education
   • Hospitality
   • Exploration and exploitation of natural resources e.g. oil and gas, minerals, space
   • Agriculture
   • Medicine
2. Wrong notions about IT:
   • Too costly
   • encourages job loss

Teacher’s Activities        

1. Explains some various aspects of the human society that is influenced by the computer
2. Explains some wrong notions about IT
3. Mention some career opportunities in IT
4. Brings in a resource person to enlighten the pupils on some careers in IT

Student’s Activities

1. Mention the various aspects of the human society that is influenced by the computer
2. Explain some wrong notions about IT
3. List some career opportunities in IT
4. Listens to the Resource Person and ask relevant questions

Teaching & Learning Material  

1. Pictures/drawings or charts common aspects of the human society influenced by the computer
2. An IT Resource Person

Evaluation Guide

1. Mention at least five aspects of the human society influenced by the computer
2. Mention at least three wrong notions about IT
3. Mention at least four career opportunities in IT

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