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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
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| 1 | 1 |
Tools and Production
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Computer Hardware - Meaning of computer hardware
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define the term computer hardware - Identify examples of computer hardware devices - Show interest in learning about computer hardware |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what can be seen in pictures of computer hardware - Search on internet or print materials for meaning of computer hardware - Write the definition of computer hardware in exercise book |
What is computer hardware?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 85 - Pictures - Digital devices - Internet access |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
- Observation
|
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| 1 | 1-4 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Meaning of computer hardware
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define the term computer hardware - Identify examples of computer hardware devices - Show interest in learning about computer hardware |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what can be seen in pictures of computer hardware - Search on internet or print materials for meaning of computer hardware - Write the definition of computer hardware in exercise book |
What is computer hardware?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 85 - Pictures - Digital devices - Internet access |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
- Observation
|
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| 1 |
OPENING AND REVISION |
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| 1 | 3 |
Tools and Production
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Computer Hardware - Categories of computer hardware
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the categories of computer hardware (input, output, storage) - Classify computer hardware devices into their categories - Appreciate the role of different hardware categories |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search internet or print materials for categories of computer hardware - Discuss input devices, output devices and storage devices - Match devices to their respective categories |
What are the categories of computer hardware?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 85 - Internet access - Pictures - Charts |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
- Group discussions
|
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| 1 | 4 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Categories of computer hardware
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe the categories of computer hardware (input, output, storage) - Classify computer hardware devices into their categories - Appreciate the role of different hardware categories |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search internet or print materials for categories of computer hardware - Discuss input devices, output devices and storage devices - Match devices to their respective categories |
What are the categories of computer hardware?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 85 - Internet access - Pictures - Charts |
- Oral questions
- Written assignments
- Group discussions
|
|
| 2 | 1 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Keying and pointing devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe keying and pointing devices - Use keyboard and mouse to perform tasks on a computer - Value the role of input devices in computer use |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Type a short paragraph on a computer using keyboard - Practise using mouse to open, close and move files - Discuss how each key has a specific function |
How do keying and pointing devices help us interact with computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 86 - Computer - Keyboard - Mouse |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
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| 2 | 2 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Keying and pointing devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe keying and pointing devices - Use keyboard and mouse to perform tasks on a computer - Value the role of input devices in computer use |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Type a short paragraph on a computer using keyboard - Practise using mouse to open, close and move files - Discuss how each key has a specific function |
How do keying and pointing devices help us interact with computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 86 - Computer - Keyboard - Mouse |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
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| 2 | 3 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Keying and pointing devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe keying and pointing devices - Use keyboard and mouse to perform tasks on a computer - Value the role of input devices in computer use |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Type a short paragraph on a computer using keyboard - Practise using mouse to open, close and move files - Discuss how each key has a specific function |
How do keying and pointing devices help us interact with computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 86 - Computer - Keyboard - Mouse |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
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| 2 | 4 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Scanning, voice input and touch screen devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe scanning devices, voice input devices and touch screens - Use scanner, microphone and touch screen to input data - Appreciate the variety of input methods available |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Place paper on scanner and scan it into computer - Record voice using microphone and play back recording - Use touch screen device to open apps by tapping |
How do scanners, microphones and touch screens work as input devices?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 86 - Scanner - Microphone - Touch screen device |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Digitizers and digital cameras
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how digitizers and digital cameras work as input devices - Use a drawing tablet and digital camera to input data - Show interest in digital input technologies |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw simple shapes on a drawing tablet and see result on computer screen - Take photos with digital camera - Connect camera to computer and transfer photos for viewing |
How do digitizers and digital cameras input data into computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - Drawing tablet - Digital camera - Computer |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Digitizers and digital cameras
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how digitizers and digital cameras work as input devices - Use a drawing tablet and digital camera to input data - Show interest in digital input technologies |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw simple shapes on a drawing tablet and see result on computer screen - Take photos with digital camera - Connect camera to computer and transfer photos for viewing |
How do digitizers and digital cameras input data into computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - Drawing tablet - Digital camera - Computer |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Written assignments
|
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| 3 | 3 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Digitizers and digital cameras
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how digitizers and digital cameras work as input devices - Use a drawing tablet and digital camera to input data - Show interest in digital input technologies |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Draw simple shapes on a drawing tablet and see result on computer screen - Take photos with digital camera - Connect camera to computer and transfer photos for viewing |
How do digitizers and digital cameras input data into computers?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - Drawing tablet - Digital camera - Computer |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Written assignments
|
|
| 3 | 4 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Output devices (hard copy and soft copy)
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Distinguish between hard copy and soft copy output devices - Use printer and monitor as output devices - Appreciate the different forms of computer output |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Print a document or image (hard copy output) - Read text from monitor and listen to sound from speaker (soft copy output) - Compare printed version with screen version |
What is the difference between hard copy and soft copy output?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - Printer - Monitor - Speakers |
- Practical work
- Observation
- Oral questions
|
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| 4 | 1 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Fixed and removable storage devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe fixed and removable storage devices - Identify examples of storage devices (hard drive, USB flash drive, CD/DVD, memory card) - Value the importance of data storage |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify storage devices from pictures - Discuss fixed storage (hard drive) and removable storage (USB, CD/DVD, memory card) - Save document to hard drive and USB flash drive |
How do storage devices help us save and retrieve data?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - USB flash drive - CD/DVD - Memory card - External hard drive |
- Oral questions
- Practical work
- Observation
|
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| 4 | 2 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Fixed and removable storage devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe fixed and removable storage devices - Identify examples of storage devices (hard drive, USB flash drive, CD/DVD, memory card) - Value the importance of data storage |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Identify storage devices from pictures - Discuss fixed storage (hard drive) and removable storage (USB, CD/DVD, memory card) - Save document to hard drive and USB flash drive |
How do storage devices help us save and retrieve data?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 87 - USB flash drive - CD/DVD - Memory card - External hard drive |
- Oral questions
- Practical work
- Observation
|
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| 4 | 3 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Importance of computer hardware devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment - Create a chart showing importance of computer hardware - Acknowledge the essential role of hardware in computing |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search internet or print materials for importance of computer hardware devices - Discuss how input, output and storage devices are important - Create a chart on importance of computers and display for feedback |
Why are computer hardware devices important?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 90 - Internet access - Chart papers - Markers |
- Chart making
- Presentations
- Oral questions
|
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| 4 | 4 |
Tools and Production
|
Computer Hardware - Importance of computer hardware devices
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment - Create a chart showing importance of computer hardware - Acknowledge the essential role of hardware in computing |
In groups, learners are guided to:
- Search internet or print materials for importance of computer hardware devices - Discuss how input, output and storage devices are important - Create a chart on importance of computers and display for feedback |
Why are computer hardware devices important?
|
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 90 - Internet access - Chart papers - Markers |
- Chart making
- Presentations
- Oral questions
|
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