Information Technology JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – Basic Computer Concepts, Computer Ethics, Fundamental Computer Operations, ICT Application in Everyday Life, Input and Output Devices, System Unit and Word Processor

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 1 – BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. A computer system

2. Charts

3. Pictures

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. define a computer.

2. describe a computer as input process output (IPO).

3. describe the parts of a computer system.

4. list the:

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Components of a system unit

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Definition of a Computer

2. Description of a computer as Input-Process-Output (IPO) system

 

3. Parts of a computer system:

• System unit

• Monitor (VDU)

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

• Speakers

 

4. Input devices:

• keyboard

• mouse

• scanner

• light pen etc.

 

5. Output devices:

• monitor(VDU)

• printer

• speaker, etc.

 

6. System Unit:

• Central processing unit

• Memory unit

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads students to define a computer.

2. illustrates the computer as an IPO system.

3. describe parts of a computer system.

4. guides students to identify and examine the parts of a computer system.

5. describes the functions of:

• input devices

• output devices

• system unit

• memory unit.

6. Writes note on the chalkboard.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participates in the class discussion.

2. listen to teacher’s explanations, ask and answer questions.

3. identify the parts of a computer.

4. copy the board summary.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define a computer

2. draw a simple IPO system (illustration for a computer)

3. identify the different parts of a computer system.

4. give two example of each of the following devices:

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Memory unit.

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 2 – COMPUTER ETHICS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Pictures/charts of ideal computer room/laboratory

2. School computer laboratory

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. list ways of taking good care of a computer room/laboratory.

2. state the rules and regulations of computer laboratory.

3. observe computer room rules and regulations.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Computer room management ethics:

• Maintaining dust free environment
• Appropriate ventilation

• Appropriate lighting system

• Setting computer

 

2. Laboratory rules and regulations:

• Arrange chairs and tables in a comfortable manner.

• Arrange the computers and their peripherals in an orderly manner.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads students on excursion to a suitable computer laboratory

2. guides students to identify ways of taking care of a computer room/laboratory.

3. ensures that the students observe the rules and regulations while working in the computer laboratory.

4. writes notes on board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. participate in class discussions.

2. obey computer room rules and regulations.

3. copy the summary into their notebooks.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. list three ways of taking good care of computers.

2. state computer laboratory rules and regulations.

3. obey rules and regulations in a computer laboratory.

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 3 – FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER OPERATIONS

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Computer system

2. Interactive CD-ROM on Micro-computer operations

3. Video tutorial

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. startup a micro system.

2. shut down computer correctly.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. System startup:

• Cold booting

• Warm booting

 

2. System shutdown

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. demonstrates startup procedures by pressing appropriate buttons and cold booting a micro computer.

2. demonstrates warm booting

3. supervises groups of students.

4. demonstrates system shutdown procedures.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. watch teacher demonstration and note the sequence of operations and events leading to startup point of:

• Cold booting

• Warm booting

2. practice each type of booting.

3. practice shut down procedure.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. start up a micro-computer by:

• Cold booting

• Warm booting

2. shutdown the system.

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 4 – ICT APPLICATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts and pictures of the following:

• Television

• Video

• CD-ROM

• Multimedia computer

2. Documentary films

3. Multimedia presentations

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. state the uses of ICT in daily activities.

2. identify the impact of ICT in daily activities.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Uses of ICT:

• Communication

• Timing and control

• Information processing/management

2. ICT and society

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. prepares charts on ICT uses in everyday life.

2. shows video clips of ICT uses in everyday life.

3. guides students to:

• state uses of ICT in everyday life.

• identify ways ICT has improved their daily living.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. watch video and note how ICT influences daily lives of people.

2. participate in class discussion.

3. carry out a project on influence of ICT on society.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. state three everyday life uses of ICT.

2. list three ways ICT has assisted the societal development.

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 5 – INPUT DEVICES

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Keyboard

2. Charts

3. Mouse

4. Keyboard tutor

5. Computer system

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to describe the functions of the keyboard and mouse.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Functions of Input devices:

• Keyboard

• Mouse, etc.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. describes the various keys of the keyboard.

2. demonstrates the use of the various keys of the keyboard.

3. describes the mouse.

4. demonstrates the use of the mouse.

5. states differences between the keyboard and mouse.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. identify the various keys.

2. watch the demonstration on the use of the various keys.

3. identify the buttons on the mouse.

4. watch the demonstration of the use of the mouse.

5. use the mouse and keyboard to input data in the computer system.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. describe a keyboard and mouse.

2. state the functions of the input devices.

3. type this sentence, “Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.”

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC  – OUTPUT DEVICES

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Mouse

3. Keyboard tutor

4. Computer system

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to describe the functions of the monitor and printer.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

Functions of output devices:

• Monitor

• Printer, etc.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. describes the monitor.

2. demonstrates the use of the monitor.

3. describes the printer.

4. demonstrates the use of the printer.

5. states the differences between the monitor and the printer.

6. writes notes on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. watch the demonstration on the use of the monitor.

2. watch the demonstration on the use of the printer.

3. state the differences between the monitor and printer.

4. copy the chalkboard summary into their notebooks.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. describe a keyboard and mouse.

2. state the functions of the input devices.

3. type and print this sentence, “Nigeria is my country”

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 7 – SYSTEM UNIT

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. System unit

2. Charts

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. list the components of the CPU.

2. describe the functions of the :

• ALU

• Control unit

• Main memory

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Function of:

• Central Processing Unit(Arithmetic and Logic Unit-ALU, Control unit)

• Main memory

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. displays a diagram showing the components of a CPU.

2. guides discussion on the functions of the ALU, Control unit and Main memory.

3. writes notes on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. observe the displayed CPU

2. listen to teacher’s explanations, ask and answer questions.

3. copy the board summary into their notebooks.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. state the components of the CPU.

2. state the functions of the control unit, arithmetic’s and logic unit.

3. state the functions of the memory unit.

 

 

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS 

TOPIC 8 – WORD PROCESSING

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Charts

2. Computer system

3. Interactive Training CD

4. Word processing software

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Students should be able to:

1. explain the term word processing.

2. state the use of word processor.

3. state examples of word processor.

4. load and exit word processor.

5. create, save and retrieve files.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

1. Definition

2. Uses of word processor

3. Examples of word processor

4. Loading and exiting word processor

5. Creating, saving and retrieving files.

 

 

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. leads students to define word processing.

2. states the uses of word processing application package.3. List examples of word processor.

4. demonstrates the loading of and exiting from the WORD.

5. demonstrates how to create, save and retrieve files.

6. writes notes on the board.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. practice loading and exiting the WORD.

2. practice creating, saving and retrieving files using a word processor package.

3. copy board summary into their notebooks.

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Students to,

1. define word processing.

2. state uses of word processing application package.

3. list two examples of word processing packages.

4. load and exit WORD.

5. create, save and retrieve files in WORD environment.