Computer and Safety

Online identity safety

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

Identify characteristics of personal and sensitive data.
Share experiences on online identity threats experienced when using a computer.
Respect other people personal data.

Learners are guided to identify characteristics of personal and sensitive data.
In groups or as a class, learners to share experiences on online identity threats experienced when using a computer.

What is online identity? How do you identify personal and sensitive data that requires online protection?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 138-140
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Computer and Safety

Techniques and methods that protect personal data from online disclosure

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

Identify techniques and methods that protect personal data from online disclosure.
Share ideas and illustrate how to keep personal and sensitive data from the public when online.
Appreciate techniques and methods that protect personal data from online disclosure.

Learners are guided to identify techniques and methods that protect personal data from online disclosure.
Learners are guided to share ideas and illustrate how to keep personal and sensitive data from the public when online.

Which kind of techniques are used to protect personal data from online disclosure?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 140-143
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Computer and Safety

Use of social media

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

Discuss the uses of social media.
Consult a social media expert to discuss the use of social media.
Open a social media account.
Appreciate the uses of social media.

In groups, learners to discuss the uses of social media.
As a class, learners to open a social media account, for example, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter.

What are the uses of social media?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 143-146
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Computer and Safety

Potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face

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

Identify the potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face.
Elaborate on rules associated with online etiquette.
Share experiences on responsible use of computers when online to safeguard digital footprint.
Appreciate the importance of the rules associated with online etiquette.

Learners are guided to identify the potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face.
Learners to elaborate on rules associated with online etiquette.
Learners to share experiences on responsible use of computers when online to safeguard digital footprint.

What are the dangers of meeting an online contact face to face?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 146-148
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Computer and Safety

Potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face

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

Identify the potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face.
Elaborate on rules associated with online etiquette.
Share experiences on responsible use of computers when online to safeguard digital footprint.
Appreciate the importance of the rules associated with online etiquette.

Learners are guided to identify the potential dangers of meeting an online contact face to face.
Learners to elaborate on rules associated with online etiquette.
Learners to share experiences on responsible use of computers when online to safeguard digital footprint.

What are the dangers of meeting an online contact face to face?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 146-148
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Computer Networks

Computer network concepts

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

Brainstorm on the meaning of network and computer network.
Identify types of networks.
Watch a video clip stimulating a computer network.
Share ideas on available networks in the society.
Have a desire to learn more about networks.

Learners to brainstorm on the meaning of network and computer network.
Learners are guided to identify types of networks.
As a class, learners to watch a video clip stimulating a computer network.
Learners to share ideas on available networks in the society.

Why do you use computers?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 149-152
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Computer Networks

Modelling computer network

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

State the benefits of computer networks in the society.
Use locally available materials to model computer networks.
Appreciate the benefits of computer networks in the society.

Learners to state the benefits of computer networks in the society.
As a class, learners to use locally available materials to model computer networks.

How do you form computer networks?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 152-154
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Computer Networks

Challenges of computer networks in the society

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

Identify the challenges of computer networks in the society.
Discuss the purpose of computer networks in society.
Share experiences on the challenges of computer networks in the society.
Appreciate the purpose of computer networks in society.

Learners to identify the challenges of computer networks in the society.
In groups, learners to discuss the purpose of computer networks in society.
Learners to share experiences on the challenges of computer networks in the society

What are the challenges of computer networks in the society?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 155-156
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Computer Networks

Challenges of computer networks in the society

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

Identify the challenges of computer networks in the society.
Discuss the purpose of computer networks in society.
Share experiences on the challenges of computer networks in the society.
Appreciate the purpose of computer networks in society.

Learners to identify the challenges of computer networks in the society.
In groups, learners to discuss the purpose of computer networks in society.
Learners to share experiences on the challenges of computer networks in the society

What are the challenges of computer networks in the society?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 155-156
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Computer Networks

Connecting to a computer network

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

Identify different ways of connecting to computer networks.
Watch a video clip showing how to connect to available computer networks.
Connect to a computer network in the immediate environment.
Appreciate the different ways of connecting to computer networks.

Learners to identify different ways of connecting to computer networks.
As a class, learners are guided to watch video clip showing how to connect to available computer networks
Learners to connect to a computer network in the immediate environment.

Why do you connect to a computer network?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 157-161
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Computer Networks

Using a computer network

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

Connect the available digital devices to a computer network.
Share data files and photos.
Have a desire to learn more about computer networks

Learners to connect the available digital devices to a computer network.
Learners to share data files and photos.

What is the purpose of connecting to a computer network?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 161-162
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Computer Networks

Internet concepts

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

Explain the meaning of the term internet.
State the benefits and challenges of Internet.
Debate on the benefits and challenges of the internet.
Appreciate the benefits of internet.

Learners to explain the meaning of the term internet.
Learners are guided to state the benefits and challenges of Internet.
As a class or in groups, learners are guided to debate on the benefits and challenges of the internet.

What is internet? What are benefits and challenges of internet?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 163-165
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Computer Networks

Ways of overcoming challenges of the Internet

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

List the basic requirements for internet connectivity.
Explore ways of overcoming challenges of the internet in the immediate environment.
Appreciate the basic requirements for internet connectivity.

Learners are guided to list the basic requirements for internet connectivity.
In groups, learners are guided to explore ways of overcoming challenges of the internet in the immediate environment.

What do you need for internet connectivity?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 165-167
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Computer Networks

Services available on the internet

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

List the services available on the internet.
Share experiences on interaction with the internet and listing services available.
Connect to the internet and search for a relevant topical issue on the internet.
Appreciate the services available on the internet.

Learners to list the services available on the internet.
In groups, learners to share experiences on interaction with the internet and listing services available.
As a class, learners to connect to the internet and search for a relevant topical issue on the internet.

What does ISP stand for?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 167-168
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Computer Networks

Services available on the internet

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

List the services available on the internet.
Share experiences on interaction with the internet and listing services available.
Connect to the internet and search for a relevant topical issue on the internet.
Appreciate the services available on the internet.

Learners to list the services available on the internet.
In groups, learners to share experiences on interaction with the internet and listing services available.
As a class, learners to connect to the internet and search for a relevant topical issue on the internet.

What does ISP stand for?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 167-168
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Computer Networks

World Wide Web (WWW)

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

Define the terms: World wide web, web browser and uniform resource locator (URL)
Discuss the importance of the world wide web.
Appreciate the importance of world wide web (WWW)

Learners are guided to define the terms: World wide web, web browser and uniform resource locator (URL)
In groups, learners to discuss the importance of the world wide web.

What is a web browser?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 169-170
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Features of a web browser

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

Identify features of a web browser.
Discuss examples of web browsers.
Demonstrate a URL format.
Appreciate the features of a web browser.

Learners to identify features of a web browser.
In groups, learners to discuss examples of web browsers.
Learners to demonstrate a uniform resource locator (URL) format.

What are the features of a web browser?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 171-173
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Features of a web browser

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

Identify the components of a uniform resource locator (URL)
Give examples of uniform resource locator (URL)
Demonstrate how web browsers work by locating internet resources using a web browser.
Appreciate the components of a uniform resource locator (URL)

Learners to identify the components of a uniform resource locator (URL)
Learners to give examples of uniform resource locator (URL)
Learners are guided to demonstrate how web browsers work by locating internet resources using a web browser.

What are the components of a uniform resource locator (URL)

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 173-174
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Computer Programming

Computer programming concepts

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

Explain the meaning of programming and programs.
Discuss the importance of programming in computing.
Appreciate the importance of programming in computing.

Learners to explain the meaning of programming and programs.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of programming in computing.

Why do computers have programs?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 175-177
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Computer programming concepts

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

Explain the meaning of programming and programs.
Discuss the importance of programming in computing.
Appreciate the importance of programming in computing.

Learners to explain the meaning of programming and programs.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss the importance of programming in computing.

Why do computers have programs?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 175-177
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Computer Programming

Areas where computer programs are used in daily life

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

Identify the areas where computers are used in daily life.
Share ideas on the use of programming in daily life.
Launch and interact with a computer program.

Learners to identify the areas where computers are used in daily life.
In groups, learners to share ideas on the use of programming in daily life.

How do you use computer programs?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 177-180
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Computer Programming

Visual programming concepts

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

Define the term visual programming.
Discuss and list examples of visual programming applications used in computer programming.
Have a desire to learn more about visual programming.

Learners to define the term visual programming.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss and list examples of visual programming applications used in computer programming.

What is visual programming?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 181-183
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Computer Programming

Procedures of launching a visual programming application

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

Identify the procedure of launching a visual programming application.
Watch a video demonstrating how to launch a visual programming application.
Launch a visual programming application.

Learners to identify the procedure of launching a visual programming application.
As a class, learners to watch a video demonstrating how to launch a visual programming application.

What is the procedure for launching a visual programming application?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 183-185
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Computer Programming

Navigating the visual programming application interface

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

Share experiences on navigating the visual programming application interface.
Navigate through the application and identify the functionalities of the components of the application.
Appreciate learning about visual programming application interface.

Learners to share experiences on navigating the visual programming application interface.
In groups, learners to navigate through the application and identify the functionalities of the components of the application.

Visual programming is suitable for beginners and even teens. Why do you think so?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 185-186
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Computer Programming

Visual programming features; Functions of the features of a visual programming

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

Identify features of a visual programming application.
Open a digital device and launch a Scratch application.
Explore the features of the application and discuss them.
Appreciate the features of a visual programming application.

Learners to identify features of a visual programming application.
As a class, learners to open a digital device and launch a Scratch application.
As a class, learners are guided to explore the features of the application and discuss them.

What are the features of a visual programming application?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 187-188
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Computer Programming

Visual programming features; Functions of the features of a visual programming

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

Identify features of a visual programming application.
Open a digital device and launch a Scratch application.
Explore the features of the application and discuss them.
Appreciate the features of a visual programming application.

Learners to identify features of a visual programming application.
As a class, learners to open a digital device and launch a Scratch application.
As a class, learners are guided to explore the features of the application and discuss them.

What are the features of a visual programming application?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 187-188
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Computer Programming

Terminologies used in a visual programming application

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

Identify the functions of the features of a visual programming.
Match the features of a visual programming application to their functions.
Appreciate the functions of the features of a visual programming.

Learners are guided to identify the functions of the features of a visual programming.
Learners are guided to match the features of a visual programming application to their functions.

What are functions of the features of a visual programming?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 188-192
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Computer Programming

Terminologies used in a visual programming application

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

Identify the terminologies used in a visual programming application.
Demonstrate the use of visual programming terms.
Appreciate the use of visual programming application.

Learners are guided to identify the terminologies used in a visual programming application.
As a class or in groups, learners are guided to demonstrate the use of visual programming terms

How is a forever loop different from a repeat loop?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 192-199
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Computer Programming

Using the features of a visual programming application to create a sequence of instructions.

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

Describe what a script is in scratch.
Create a sequence of instructions using the features of a visual programming application.
Share experiences on the use of the features of a visual programming application to create a sequence of instructions.
Appreciate learning about visual programming applications.

Learners are guided to create a sequence of instructions using the features of a visual programming application.
Learners are guided to share experiences on the use of the features of a visual programming application to create a sequence of instructions.

How is a forever loop different from a repeat loop?

Spark; StoryMoja, Computer Science Learner's Book Grade 7 pg. 200-201
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Foundation of Computer Science

Fixed Storage Devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
strand
Explain the features of fixed storage devices of computers
Locate fixed storage devices in computers
Write data to and read data from fixed storage devices
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of fixed storage devices
e) Recognize the importance of managing computer fixed storage waste

The learner is guided to:
Use available resources to search for the features of fixed storage devices of computers,
Discuss citing examples of fixed storage (hard disk, solid state drives, internal flash memory),
In a computer user environment, locate fixed storage devices,
Consult a resource person to discuss and demonstrate how data is written to and read from fixed storage devices,
Debate on the advantages and disadvantages of fixed storage devices,
In groups prepare a budget for school items and save in a fixed storage device,
Sensitize community members on how to manage computer fixed storage waste

How is data saved in a fixed storage? Why are fixed storage devices used in computers?

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Removable Storage Devices Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
able to:
Identify types of removable storage devices of a computer.
Write data to removable storage devices.
Read data from removable storage devices.
Prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices.
Acknowledge the importance of managing computer removable storage waste

The learner is guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of the term removable storage,
Discuss why removable storage devices are used in a computer,
Use available resources to search for the types of removable storage devices (external hard drives, universal serial bus (USB) memory drives, memory cards, compact discs and digital versatile discs),
Consult a resource person to demonstrate how to write data to, and read data from removable storage devices of a computer,
In turns, prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices,
Assess user computing needs and select appropriate removable storage devices for different situations (such as an educator, a user on a fixed budget, a business user or an accountant),
Share experience on how to reuse or recycle removable storage devices.

What is the importance of removable storage devices? How is data saved in a removable storage device?

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Foundation of Computer Science

Removable Storage Devices Types

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
able to:
Identify types of removable storage devices of a computer.
Write data to removable storage devices.
Read data from removable storage devices.
Prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices.
Acknowledge the importance of managing computer removable storage waste

The learner is guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of the term removable storage,
Discuss why removable storage devices are used in a computer,
Use available resources to search for the types of removable storage devices (external hard drives, universal serial bus (USB) memory drives, memory cards, compact discs and digital versatile discs),
Consult a resource person to demonstrate how to write data to, and read data from removable storage devices of a computer,
In turns, prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices,
Assess user computing needs and select appropriate removable storage devices for different situations (such as an educator, a user on a fixed budget, a business user or an accountant),
Share experience on how to reuse or recycle removable storage devices.

What is the importance of removable storage devices? How is data saved in a removable storage device?

Digital devices, reference materials, computer hardware, Internet, video, audio clips
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Foundation of Computer Science

Removable Storage Devices Reading data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
able to:
Identify types of removable storage devices of a computer.
Write data to removable storage devices.
Read data from removable storage devices.
Prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices.
Acknowledge the importance of managing computer removable storage waste

The learner is guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of the term removable storage,
Discuss why removable storage devices are used in a computer,
Use available resources to search for the types of removable storage devices (external hard drives, universal serial bus (USB) memory drives, memory cards, compact discs and digital versatile discs),
Consult a resource person to demonstrate how to write data to, and read data from removable storage devices of a computer,
In turns, prepare a list of specifications of removable storage devices,
Assess user computing needs and select appropriate removable storage devices for different situations (such as an educator, a user on a fixed budget, a business user or an accountant),
Share experience on how to reuse or recycle removable storage devices.

What is the importance of removable storage devices? How is data saved in a removable storage device?

Digital devices, reference materials, computer hardware, Internet, video, audio clips
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