Scheme of Work Third Term Computer Studies Basic 6

SCHEME OF WORK

COMPUTER STUDIES 

THIRD TERM

BASIC 6 

THEME:  

WEEK 1 – REVIEW OF LAST TERM’S WORK ON MICROSOFT PAINT 

WEEK 2

TOPIC – COMPUTER AND THE SOCIETY

CONTENT

• Small Scale Application of Computer

1. Digital Wrist Watch replacing clock
2. Computer games – ludo, whot, ayo, Draft Games
3. Computerised Door Locks
4. Automated Traffic Control
5. Word Processing

• Large Scale Application of Computer

1. ATM – Automatic Teller Machine
2. Satellite Communication – Dstv, Startime, Gotv
3. Global Telephone and GSM Communication
4. Robotic in Engineering
5. Space Shuttle
6. Auto Pilot used in airplane
7. eCommerce – Konga, Jumia, Banking

WEEK 3

TOPIC – CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPUTER

CONTENT

• Career Opportunities in Computer

1. Teachers
2. Computer Operators
3. Computer Programming
4. Computer Engineering
5. Computer Analyst
6. Hardware Maintenance Support
7. Database Management Support
8. Business Analyst
9. Telecommunications Engineers
10. Computer Auditing
11. Computer Security
12. Linguist

WEEK 4

TOPIC – MISUSE OF COMPUTER 

CONTENT

• Misuse of Computer

1. Privacy
2. Job Losses
3. Invasion of Privacy
4. Fraud
5. Stealing

WEEK 5

TOPIC – CARES OF COMPUTER

CONTENT

• Cares of Computer

1. Computer and Printer
2. Voltage Stabilizer
3. Ups
4. Fire Alarm
5. Power Sockets and Cables
6. Air Conditioning
7. Thermometer
8. Cabinets

WEEK 6

TOPIC – CARING FOR COMPUTER USERS

CONTENT 

• Caring for Computer Users

1. Sitting position/Posture
2. Using the Anti-glare Protector
3. Maintaining Dust Free Environment

WEEK 7

TOPIC – REASONS FOR CARING FOR COMPUTER USERS

CONTENT 

• Reasons for Caring for computer Users

1. Reduce fatigue
2. Stimulate interest in computing
3. Promote healthy habits

WEEK 8 – REVISION AND TEST

WEEK 9 – REVISION AND TEST 

WEEK 10 – REVISION AND TEST

WEEK 11 – REVISION AND TEST

WEEK 12 – REVISION AND TEST 

WEEK 13 – EXAMINATION