MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL

LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Introduction to Computer studies NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Terminologies NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: CHALK BOARD, RULER & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Terminologies in Computer studies.. Teacher Exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers.
The skill of identifying different types of terminologies used in computer studies .They will gain value of Awareness of
different types of terminologies in computer studies
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about the topic being taught
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
(i) Define a computer
(ii) Define the terms Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
(iii) Explain the meaning of the terms :hardware, software, Information, communication and others

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
TERMINOLOGIES

a) Computer Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min

b) Hardware pupils to try to some terms & Answer
c) Software define the
d) Data terminologies
e) Information
ICT: stands for Information communication
technology
a) COMPUTER :
Teacher Pupils listen Teachers
 This is an electronic device that is able to explains the to the Exposition 8min
input, process data, store data and output terminologies teachers
explanations
information.
 A computer is an electronic device that
manipulates information, or data. It has
the ability to store, retrieve and process
data.
 Teacher jots Pupils listen Teachers
b) HARDWARE down main and copy brief exposition
 Computer Hardware is the physical points on the notes in their
board books
parts or components of a computer.
 These are computer components that
one can see, touch and feel.
 Hardware: The term hardware refers
to the physical components of your
computer such as mouse, keyboard,
monitor, CPU(system case), RAM
c) SOFTWARE Discussion 30min
Teacher gives Pupils
 Computer Software is a part of a some participate
Methods
computer system that consists of data or examples and ask
questions
computer instructions that consist of data
or computer instructions.
 Computer software is a collection of
instructions that enable the user to
interact with the computer, its hardware,

or perform tasks.
d) DATA Teacher asks
random Pupils answer 10min
Unprocessed information which is not questions to Individual
the teachers
meaningful work
check on questions
e) INFORMATION pupils
understanding
Is processed data which has become meaningful
and useful to the user.
CONCLUSION
Teacher emphasizes on the main points of
the lesson

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

Briefly define the following terminologies

a) Computer b) Hardware c) Software d) Data e) ICT

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Introduction to Computer studies NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Terminologies NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: CHALK BOARD, RULER & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on Terminologies in Computer studies. Teacher Exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers.
The skill of identifying different types of terminologies used in computer studies .They will gain value of Awareness of
different types of terminologies in computer studies
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have knowledge from the previous lesson on the terminologies in computers
studies
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
i) Define peripherals
ii) List different examples of computer peripherals
iii) Explain the meaning of the terms :Byte, Bit, KB and others
STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
RECAP ON PREVIOUS LESSON

Introduction to Computers-Terminologies Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min

Explanation & Definition of: pupils to try to some terms & Answer
 Information and Communication Technology define the
(ICT). terminologies
 Information Technology (IT)
 Data Processing

i) Peripheral Devices: A peripheral device

is a piece of equipment that can be Teacher Pupils listen Teachers
connected to a computer for the purpose explains the to the Exposition 8min
of data input, output or both. Peripheral terminologies teachers
devices are used by human beings to explanations
communicate with the Central Processing
Unit (CPU) of the computer. Examples
are keyboard, joystick, external CD,
 Monitor, printer, internet modem,
Scanner, speakers, mouse, Handheld
etc. Teacher jots Pupils listen Teachers
ii) P.D.A (Personal Digital Assistant): It is a down main and copy brief exposition
handheld personal computer like a mobile points on the notes in their
board books
handheld device that provides computing
and information storage and retrieval
capabilities for personal or business use,
calendars etc.
iii) BIT is binary digits that are 0 or 1. The
smallest unit of storage.

iv) BYTE: is the unit of storage capacity

which is equivalent to 8 bits Teacher gives Pupils Discussion
30min
some participate
v) KB (Kilobytes): which is equivalent to examples and ask Methods
questions
1000 bits

vi) MB (Megabytes): It is a measurement of

storage capacity equivalent to 0ne million
bits.

vii) GB Gigabytes: It a measurement of

storage capacity of the unit bit equivalent
to 1000, 000, 000 bits
10min
viii) MHz (Megahertz): This is a measurement Teacher asks Pupils answer Individual
work
of frequency equivalent to one million per random the teachers
questions to questions
second. check on
pupils
ix) GHz (Gigahertz) is a measurement of understanding
frequency equivalent to one thousand
million per cycle..

CONCLUSION
Teacher emphasizes on the main points of
the lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

Briefly define the following terminologies

b) Computer peripherals b) byte c) bit d) MB

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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Types of computers NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS,PROJECTORS,CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers. The skill of identifying
different types of computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1. Describe the different types of a computer
2. State the characteristics of computers
3. Identify a computer as a general purpose machine that operates under different sets of instructions for various
uses

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
List of the most common types of computers: Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
 Desktop computer/personal computer
list common
(PC) types of
 Laptop computer (portable computer) computers
 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
 Mainframe computer
Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
Characteristics of the different types of computers
explains the to the Exposition
Personal computer (PC) teachers
characteristics
explanations
  Fast , less expensive and getting
cheaper by the day
Teacher jots Pupils listen Teachers
 Typical users: Home user, Doctors ,
down main and copy brief exposition
Education points on the notes in their
Laptop computer board books

 Laptop as PC in capacity
 It is portable computer
Teacher gives Pupils Discussion 30min
 Expensive than PC
some participate
 Typical Users: Business users examples and ask Methods
Personal digital assistant (PDA) questions

Individual 10min
Teacher asks Pupils answer
random the teachers work
 Much smaller storage capacity questions to questions
check on
compared to a PC pupils
 Small enough to held in the palm of understanding
hand
 Typical users: Business user
 Example: Mobile phone.
Mainframe computer
 Very powerful computer and it often
connected to many individual PCs over
 network
 Faster than PCs, used for processing
large amounts of data as salaries
 Very expensive
 Typical Users: Banks and Building
societies, Insurance
CONCLUSION
Types of computers
 Super Computers, Mainframe
Computers,
 Mini- Computers, Micro Computers,
Notebooks/Laptops
 Palm Computers, PDAs, Tablets

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

1. Describe the different types of a computer

2. State the characteristics of any three types of computers
3. Identify a computer as a general purpose machine that operates under different sets of instructions for various
uses

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION

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 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Main parts of a Computer NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers. The skill of identifying
different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1. List the main parts of a computer
2. Define the main parts of a computer
3. List down the most commonly used computer hardware

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Most common types of computers:
list common
 Desktop computer/personal computer types of
(PC) computers

 Laptop computer (portable computer)

 Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
 Mainframe computer
PARTS OF A COMPUTER Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
(a) (i) Hardware explains the to the Exposition
(ii) Software parts of a teachers
Hardware Software computer explanations
 Teachers 30min
Hardware: The term hardware refers to the physical Teacher jots Pupils listen exposition
components of your computer such as mouse,
down main and copy brief
keyboard, monitor, CPU (system case), RAM
points on the notes in their
Software: Computer software is simply the board books
instructions given to the hardware to carry out the
actual work. In other words, software is a general term
for all computer programs. 10min
Discussion
(b) The most commonly used computer hardware Teacher gives Pupils
are: some participate Methods
 Keyboard examples and ask
questions
 Mouse
 Central Processing Unit
 Monitor
 Sound card,
 Mother board,
 Printer,
 Scanner,
 Uninterrupted Power Supply.
 Microphone
 Digital camera,
 Speakers Individual
Teacher asks Pupils answer work
CONCLUSION random the teachers
questions to questions
Teacher demonstrates and shows hardware check on
parts of a computer pupils
understanding

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

1. List the main parts of a computer

2. Define the main parts of a computer
3. List down the most commonly used computer hardware
PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION

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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Main parts of a Computer NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers. The skill of identifying
different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1. Explain & Define Software
2. Define Operating Systems and Application Software
3. List examples of Operating System e.g. Ms DOS, Windows 95,98,2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows
8, LINUX,UNIX, Ubuntu, Macintosh etc

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
PARTS OF A COMPUTER
(c) (i) Hardware recall on the
(iii) Software parts of
computers

Hardware: The term hardware refers to the physical

components of your computer such as mouse,
keyboard, monitor, CPU (system case), RAM

Software: Computer software is simply the

instructions given to the hardware to carry out the
actual work. In other words, software is a general term
for all computer programs.

Two types of software:

The two main types of software are systems

 software and the applications software.
Pupils listen
Teacher to the Teachers 8min
What is systems software? explains in teachers Exposition
This is the type of software used by the details to the explanations
computer to accomplish tasks of general learners
nature. These tasks are often contrasted from
those performed by the person using the
computer. Therefore, systems software is the
software which operates the hardware system
of the computer. It is the one which really
makes a computer to be an automatic
machine. It is also called the operating
system. Pupils listen
Teacher jots and copy brief Teachers 30min
Functions of systems software down main notes in their exposition
 Controlling the internal function of the
points on the books
computer
board
 Controlling devices connected to the CPU
 Acting as a platform for applications software.

Examples of operating system software:

Pupils
MS DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, vista, Discussion 10min
Teacher gives participate
windows 7, windows 8, LINUX, UNIX, Ubuntu,
some and ask
Macintosh etc. Methods
examples questions
What is application software?
This is the software in a computer used by
people to accomplish specific tasks. Whereas
systems software is directed towards the
computer hardware in general, applications
software is directed towards the user.

Examples of application software.

Word processors (Ms word), Open Office
Writer, Spreadsheet (Ms Excel), Open Office
Presentation, database, Publisher, games etc

Computer software
Systems Software (operating system)
Pupils answer
Teacher asks Individual
Application Software the teachers
random work
(utilities) questions
• Sets up the look and feel of your computer interface questions to
• Control the hardware and software of your computer check on
• MS DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, vista, pupils
• windows 7, windows 8, LINUX, understanding
 The most commonly used application software
(utilities)

Word processing [creating letters –

faxes – Memos –– producing catalogue
containing graphics –business document]

Excel Spreadsheet [Charts –

financial projection –working with budgets]

Access database [sort large amount

of information – creating list of contact details]

PowerPoint presentation [create

overhead projections slides]

• Web browsing[View web pages]

CONCLUSION

Teacher demonstrates and shows software

parts of a computer

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

1. Explain & Define Software?

2. Define Operating Systems and Application Software?
3. List examples of Operating Systems ?

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION

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 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Components of a Computer NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number four on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about components of a computer. The skill
of identifying different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1. Define the term CPU
2. State the components of a computer
3. List the three basic operations of a computer system

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Software: Computer software is simply the
instructions given to the hardware to carry out the recall on the
actual work. In other words, software is a general term parts of
for all computer programs. computers

Pupils listen Teachers 8min

Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an electronic Teacher
explains in to the Exposition
circuitry within a computer that carries out the teachers
details to the
instructions of a computer program by performing the learners explanations
basic arithmetic, logical, control of input/output
devices.
Input devices: - is any hardware device that sends
data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and
control the computer. Examples are the Keyboard and
the mouse.
Pupils listen Teachers
Teacher jots 30min
Storage devices: - These are computer equipment on down main and copy brief exposition
 which information can be stored. E.g. Hard drive, points on the notes in their
Flash drive, Compact disc etc. board books

Output devices: - are devices used to send data from

a computer to another device or user.

CONCLUSION

Three basic operations of a computer system Teacher gives Pupils Discussion 10min
 Input some participate
 Processing examples and ask Methods
 Output questions
Diagram of a computer system
Computer
system

Input Processing Output

Teacher asks Pupils answer Individual
The components of a computer (computer parts ) to random the teachers work
basic operations questions to questions
check on
Input:- Information and programs are entered pupils
into the computer system through input understanding
devices such as key boards, disks or through
networking with other computers.

Processing:- The CPU sometimes called the

control unit directs the operation of the input
and output devices.

Output:- these devices display information on

the screen (monitor) or the printers and sends
information to other computers.

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

1. Define the term CPU

2. State the components of a computer
3. List the three basic operations of a computer system

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION...............................................................................................................................
 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Components of a Computer NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number four on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about components of a computer. The skill
of identifying different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
4. Define the term CPU
5. State the components of a computer
6. List the three basic operations of a computer system

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Software: Computer software is simply the
instructions given to the hardware to carry out the recall on the
actual work. In other words, software is a general term parts of
for all computer programs. computers

Pupils listen Teachers 8min

Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an electronic Teacher
explains in to the Exposition
circuitry within a computer that carries out the teachers
details to the
instructions of a computer program by performing the learners explanations
basic arithmetic, logical, control of input/output
devices.
Input devices: - is any hardware device that sends
data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and
control the computer. Examples are the Keyboard and
the mouse.
Pupils listen Teachers
Teacher jots 30min
Storage devices: - These are computer equipment on down main and copy brief exposition
 which information can be stored. E.g. Hard drive, points on the notes in their
Flash drive, Compact disc etc. board books

Output devices: - are devices used to send data from

a computer to another device or user.

CONCLUSION

Three basic operations of a computer system Teacher gives Pupils Discussion 10min
 Input some participate
 Processing examples and ask Methods
 Output questions
Diagram of a computer system
Computer
system

Input Processing Output

Teacher asks Pupils answer Individual
The components of a computer (computer parts ) to random the teachers work
basic operations questions to questions
check on
Input:- Information and programs are entered pupils
into the computer system through input understanding
devices such as key boards, disks or through
networking with other computers.

Processing:- The CPU sometimes called the

control unit directs the operation of the input
and output devices.

Output:- these devices display information on

the screen (monitor) or the printers and sends
information to other computers.

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [30 min]

4. Define the term CPU

5. State the components of a computer
6. List the three basic operations of a computer system

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION...............................................................................................................................

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

 ______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Input Devices NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number five on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about input devices of a computer. The skill
of identifying different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of different types of input devices.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about some types of computers like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1. Define the term input device
2. List the most commonly used input devices
3. State the functions of input devices.

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Three basic operations of a computer system
 Input recall on the
 Processing parts of
 Output computers

Input: - Information and programs are entered

into the computer system through input
devices such as key boards, disks or through
networking with other computers.

Processing:- The CPU sometimes called the

control unit directs the operation of the input
and output devices.

Output:- these devices display information on

the screen (monitor) or the printers and sends
information to other computers.

Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min

The most commonly used input devices explains in to the Exposition
digital camera teachers
details to the
 learners explanations

Keyboard

Pupils listen Teachers

and copy brief exposition 30min
notes in their
books
Web cam

Mouse

Joy stick

Scanner

Teacher jots Pupils Discussion 10min

down main participate
Microphone
points on the and ask Methods
The use of the mouse and keyboard input devices. board questions
Keyboard: A keyboard is an input device that contains
keys [buttons] that the user presses to enter data into
a computer keyboard have 101 to 105 keys.
Mouse: A mouse is a pointing device that fits under 15min
Teacher asks Practice on Practical
the palm of one’s hand. Pointing devices minimize the random Method
the uses of
 amount of typing a user has to do. questions to input devices & Demos
check on
LESSON CONCLUSION pupils
understanding
Teachers demonstrates practically using input
devices on the computers
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1. Define the term input device

2. List at least three (3) most commonly used input devices
3. State the functions of three input devices listed in Q2

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION

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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Central Processing Unit NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number five on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about the CPU. The skill of identifying
different parts of a computers .learners will gain value of Awareness of the CPU.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about computers functions like laptops and desktops.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define the term CPU
2) Describe the basic functions of the CPU
3) State the components of the CPU
4) State the functions of the control unit (CU)

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1
Recall on the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
The use of the mouse and keyboard input devices.
recall on the
Keyboard: A keyboard is an input device that contains parts of
keys [buttons] that the user presses to enter data into computers
a computer keyboard have 101 to 105 keys.
Mouse: A mouse is a pointing device that fits under
the palm of one’s hand. Pointing devices minimize the
amount of typing a user has to do.
The central processing unit (CPU)
Is used by the computer to process information?
The basic functions of the CPU
 Processing data
 It determines how fast your computer
will run.
 It is responsible for performing
operations on input to produce output
in a systematic manner.
 The processor is responsible for
overall control of all the components
of the computer.

The components of the CPU

Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
 Control unit
  Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) explains in to the Exposition
 On board cache. details to the teachers
learners explanations
The functions of the control unit (CU)
 Stimulates and coordinates all the
activities of a computer.
 It fetches data from the ram for
processing by the ALU.
 By controlling the running of the
program instructions, the control unit
of CPU maintains order and directs
the operation of the entire system.
 It acts a central nervous system for
the data manipulating components.
 It also interprets the individual
instructions that comprise the
computer program. These
instructions are in a language called
machine code (pattern of zeros and
ones). Teacher writes Pupils listen Teachers 15min
brief notes on and copy brief exposition
The functions of the ALU the board notes in their
 This is the component of a CPU that books
handles all the computational jobs of
a computer.
 The ALU acts a calculator,
performing arithmetic operations such
as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division and logical
comparisons such as deciding
whether two numbers are equal.
Values are used to measure the speed of the CPU
The speed of the CPU is measured in either
Gigahertz (GHz) or Megahertz (MHz). For
example
 1 Megahertz is 1000,000 hertz, which
means the CPU performs 1 million
actions per second.
 1 Gigabytes is 1000,000,000 which
means the CPU performs 1 billion actions
per second.
 Today modern CPU run at the speed of
2.8 GHz meaning it can perform
2,800,000,000 actions per second.

Unit of processing
Teacher puts Pupils
10min
 These are measurements of rates of pupils in small participate Discussion
frequency groups to and ask
discuss some questions Methods
The steps to follow when checking the CPU speed points on the
using Windows: board
1. Click on the Start menu
2. Go to option Computer
3. After selection the option Computer
you move or take your cursor on the
blank area of your computer.
4. Then right click on the blank area of 25min
your window and select the last Teacher asks Learners Practical
option which is properties. random responds to Method
5. You will be able to check the CPU questions to the teachers & Demos
speed of your computer. questions
check on
The factors that determine computer performance
pupils
 Free space on Hard disk understanding
 Capacity of RAM
 Speed of CPU
 Quality of equipment’s is installed on
PC
 Number of application running

LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term CPU

2) Describe the basic functions of the CPU
3) State the components of the CPU
4) State the functions of the control unit (CU)

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION

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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Computers NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Computer Memory NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, CHALK BOARD, & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number six on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and class/group
discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computer memory. The skill of
identifying memory parts of a computer .learners will gain value of Awareness about computer memory.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about computers functions.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define the term primary memory of a computer
2) Explain the various types of primary memory
3) State the functions of the various types of primary memory control units

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall on the previous lesson
Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
The central processing unit (CPU)
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Is used by the computer to process information? recall on the
The basic functions of the CPU parts of
 Processing data computers
 It determines how fast your computer
will run.
 It is responsible for performing
operations on input to produce output
in a systematic manner.
 The processor is responsible for
overall control of all the components
of the computer.
Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
The primary memory of a computer to the Exposition
explains in
Primary Memory is computer memory that a details to the teachers
processor or computer accesses first or directly. It learners explanations
allows the processor to access running execution
application and services that are temporarily stored in
a specific memory location. It is also known as the
Main Memory.
It is memory that is intimately associated with
the actual working of the computer. This
includes memory that holds start -up routines
as well the current program and data it is
working with. Teachers 15min
Teacher writes Pupils listen
The various types of primary memory: brief notes on and copy brief exposition
the board notes in their
 Random Access Memory (R.A.M): This is a form of books
computer storage which stores data and machine
code currently being used. RAM memory is volatile;
this means that the memory loses data when power is
switched off. Because of this, it is advisable to save
your work on the disc say every 10-20 minutes when 10min
you are typing a large document on your computer. Teacher puts Pupils Discussion
pupils in small participate
Read Only Memory (ROM):This is a built in computer groups to and ask Methods
memory containing data that normally can only be discuss questions
read, not written to or changed in any way. It is
permanent memory and non- volatile. This type of
memory does not lose data when power is switched
off.

On-board-catch memory
This is a very high speed memory that the control unit
can access very quickly and use for intermediate
storage. Further, data and instructions can be loaded 25min
into the cache before they are actually needed. When Teacher asks Practical
Learners
they are needed, the transfer is much faster than it Method
random Practice on
would have been if RAM had been used. It is referred
questions to what they & Demos
to as, memory in waiting e.g. when you press print, it
will ask for how many copies. check on have learnt
pupils
LESSON CONCLUSION understanding
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term primary memory of a computer

2) Explain the various types of primary memory

PUPIL EVALUATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................

TEACHER EVALUATION

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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Storage Devices NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Computer storage devices NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, FLASH DISK, CD, FLOPPY DISKS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one lesson on Storage devices. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and
class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about storage devices. The skill
of identifying storage devices of a computer .learners will gain value of Awareness about computer storage devices.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about computers functions.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
4) Define the term Storage
5) Explain the various types of storage devices
6) State the importance of storage devices

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall on the previous lesson
Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
The various types of primary memory:
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Random Access Memory (R.A.M): This is a form of
recall on the
computer storage which stores data and machine
code currently being used. parts of
computers
Read Only Memory (ROM):This is a built in computer
memory containing data that normally can only be
read, not written to or changed in any way.

Storage
Storage is a process/method of keep data,instructions
and information for future use/permanently.
Storage devices
This is Computer equipment on which information can 8min
Teacher Pupils listen Teachers
be stored. E.g. Hard drive, Flash drive, Compact disc
explains in to the Exposition
etc These are pieces of hardware that holds the
details to the teachers
storage media, such as Floppy Disk Drive, Hard
Drives, CDROM, DVD ROM, and Tape Drive learners explanations
Two types of storage devices:
Internal storage or primary storage
These are storage devices that are found inside the
computer case and are referred to as Internal Hard
Drive.
External storage devices or secondary storage
These are devices that temporarily store information
for transporting computer to computer and are not
permanently fixed inside a computer. Examples such Teachers 15min
Teacher writes Pupils listen
as Memory Card Reader, USB Flash memory,
brief notes on and copy brief exposition
External Optical Drives, Zip Drive.
the board notes in their
 Reasons why primary storage is important: books
They allow the data and applications to be loaded
very rapidly into memory and ready for use and They
store operating systems and programs.

The most commonly used internal and external 10min

storage devices: Teacher puts Pupils Discussion
pupils in small participate
Hard disc groups to and ask Methods
The main memory of the computer. It is the discuss questions
fastest at accessing data. In most computers
it has storage capacity of 40---350Gb

Compact Disc
Compact disc has storage capacity of 650---
700Mb

Floppy disc 25min

Has storage capacity of1.44Mb and it is slowest at Teacher asks Learners Practical
accessing data random Practice on Method
questions to what they & Demos
check on have learnt
pupils
understanding
Flash Disc
Has storage capacity which can range from 2Gb to
50Gb
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term Storage and give two examples of storage devices
PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION ...........................................................................................................................
MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: COMPUTERS NO OF GIRLS :….
SUB-TOPIC: Output Devices NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number seven lesson on computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and
class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about output devices. The skill
of identifying output devices of a computer .learners will gain value of Awareness about computer output devices.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about input devices thus will connect with output devices.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define the term output device
2) Explain the various types of storage devices
3) State the importance of output devices

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall on the previous lessons
Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
Input Devices: - Information and programs are
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
entered into the computer system through input
recall on the
devices such as key boards, disks or through
networking with other computers. main points of
the previous
Definition of the term “output devices” lesson
Output devices are items that allows people
to see, hear in some form the information that
is stored on a computer.

Examples of output devices:

Pupils listen Demostration 8min
Video Display Unit (VDU) or monitor Teacher
to the method
explains in
details to the teachers
learners explanations

Printers Teachers 15min

Teacher writes Pupils listen
brief notes on and copy brief exposition
the board notes in their
books

Speakers
Plotter (used to print Maps and more complex
drawings)

Teacher puts Pupils Discussion 10min

pupils in small participate
(a) Illustrate the devices which are both input and groups to and ask Methods
output devices
discuss questions

Digital camera Table (personal

digital assistant PDA) Touch screen

The functions of a monitor:

Monitor: A monitor is a device that displays texts,
graphics and video visually .e.g
L C D — Liquid Crystal Display
L E D - Light Emitting Diode
Learners Practical 25min
V D U - Visual Display Unit
Two main factors determine the quality of a monitor Teacher asks answer Method
RESOLUTION: Refers to the numbers of horizontal random questions and & Demos
and vertical pixels in a display device. questions to Practice on
PIXELS: This is the smallest unit of a digital image. check on what they
The higher the number of pixels, the higher the pupils have learnt
resolution, and the greater the sharpness and clarity understanding
of the images.

A printer
A printer produces hard copy [physical copy] of text
and graphics.

How the quality of a printer measured

The resolution [quality] of a printer is measured in
dots per inch [DPI]. The higher the DPI, the higher the
print quality.
 The speed of a printer is measured in pages per
minute [PPM].

Three (3) Examples of types of printers:

 LaserJet printers
 Inkjet printers
 Office jet printers

LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term is output device

2) Explain any three types of storage devices
3) State the importance of output devices stated in Q2

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: COMPUTERS NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Peripheral Devices NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number eighth lesson on computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer and
class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about peripheral devices. The
skill of identifying peripheral devices of a computer .learners will gain value of Awareness about peripheral devices.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about input devices and output devices thus will connect
with peripherals.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define the term peripheral
2) Explain the various types of peripheral devices
3) State the importance of peripheral devices

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall on the previous lessons
Teacher asks Pupils recall Question 2 min
Input Devices and output Devices
pupils to try to some terms & Answer
Input Devices: allows to enter information and
recall on the
programs into the computer system e.g. key boards,
disks or through networking with other computers. main points of
Output devices: Output devices are items that allows the previous
people to see, hear in some form the information that lesson
is stored on a computer.
Pupils listen Demostration 8min
Peripheral devices Teacher
to the method
All hardware devices which are connected to the explains in
details to the teachers
computer systems case ranging from cables, explanations
learners
monitors, keyboard, printers, speakers etc.
Peripheral hardware is the name for the computer
components that are not found within the computer
case. This includes input devices such as a mouse,
microphone and keyboard, which carry information Teacher writes Teachers
Pupils listen
from the computer user to the processor, and output brief notes on and copy brief exposition 15min
the board
devices such as a monitor, printer and speakers, notes in their
books
which display or transmit information from the
computer back to the user.
Examples of peripherals
Printers
Teacher puts Discussion
pupils in small Pupils 10min
groups to participate Methods
discuss and ask
questions
Speakers
 Teacher asks Practical
random Learners Method 25min
questions to answer & Demos
check on questions and
LESSON CONCLUSION pupils Practice on
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the understanding what they
lesson and allows learners to interact with have learnt

peripherals like Keyboard,Mouse,Monitor,Sound

card,Printers,Scanner,UninterruptablePowerSup
ply,Microphone, Digital camera, Speakers etc

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term peripheral and explain the various types of peripheral devices

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: BASIC OPERATIONS OF A COMPUTERS NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Health and Safety NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one lesson on basic operations of a computer. Teacher Exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about Health and
safety. The skill of identifying the health and safety measures of a computer .learners will gain value of Awareness about
the health and safety measures of handling computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about Health precautions on computers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Describe some common health problems associated with the use of computers
2) Briefly describe ways to prevent health problems associated with computer use
3) Explain the safety issues associated with computer usage
STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 The common health problems associated with the use Teacher asks Pupils
pupils to identifies Brainstorm 2 min
of computers
 injuries related to working with keyboard and explain some some
common problems
mouse → sprains (dislocation) / RSI health
(Repetitive Strain Injury) problems they
know
 flickering screen or improper distance from a
monitor → vision impairment
 improper seating and inappropriate use of
chairs → problems with the spine (due to
position of a computer, desk and chair, which
affect posture)
 improper use of artificial light, light amount,
light direction etc. also has a significant
impact on health, as it may also lead to vision
impairment 8min
Teacher Pupils listen
Ways to prevent health problems associated with explains in Teachers
to the
exposition
computer use. details to the teachers
learners explanations
 monitor must be kept away from the eyes
approx. 50cm
 keyboard must be placed in front-wrists are
in a straight position
 mouse must be located next to the
keyboard-the forearm parallel with a desk
 chair should be adjustable (seat and
backrest), with armrests
  take regular breaks from work, get up
and walk, often change position (5-
10 minutes every hour)
 exercise regularly
 relax eyes by looking into the
15min
distance(every 20min), Teacher writes Pupils listen Teachers
 rest arms (every 15min) brief notes on and copy brief exposition
the board notes in their
Safety issues associated with computer use.
books
 Long and hanging cables look untidy
and can cause accidents
 Overloading sockets and adaptors
can cause electric shorts which in
turn can start fires
 Heat and humidity are capable of 35min
damaging computers and other Teacher puts Pupils Discussion
electronic devices pupils in small participate
 Dust is another factor capable of groups to Methods
and ask
slowing down or even damaging a
discuss questions
computer
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Describe some common health problems associated with the use of computers and Briefly describe ways to
prevent health problems associated with computer use
PUPIL EVALUATION........................................................................................................................................
TEACHER EVALUATION ..........................................................................................................................................

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: USES OF COMPUTERS NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one lesson on Computers on Daily life. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer
and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers. Leaners
will acquire the skill of identifying the use of computers and will gain value of Awareness about the uses of computers in
daily life..
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about uses of computers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Identify and demonstrate the use of household appliances that are controlled by microprocessors
2) State the common uses of office equipment
3) Exhibit knowledge of using computers in industries

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Teacher asks Pupils
Embedded microprocessors pupils to identifies Brainstorm 2 min
Embedded microprocessors are small CPU’s that can explain some some
be found in devices that function like PC’S. common problems
Microprocessors are small CPU’s built into a single health
chip problems they
know
List of household appliances that use
microprocessors
 STOVE
 MICROWAVE
 REMOTE CONTROL
 T.V
 DECORDER
 GEYSER

The advantages and disadvantages of household

appliances embedded with microprocessors

ADVANTAGES
 Cooking can be done easily. 8min
Teacher Pupils listen
 It has an advantage of the disabled. Teachers
explains in to the
 Most people can use the labour saving exposition
machines so as to save money to pay the details to the teachers
house workers. Labour saving machines save learners explanations
money and time at convenient moments.

DISADVANTAGES
 Promotes laziness
 Labour devices are expensive
 Cost a lot of power when left on stand by
 Most people find it difficult to use the new
devices
 High maintenance costs Teachers 15min
Teacher writes Pupils listen
exposition
and copy brief
List of office equipment machines controlled by brief notes on
embedded microprocessors and their function. the board notes in their
books
a) Printer

A printer is an output device that is used to

produce printed hard copies of information on paper.

b) Scanner

The scanner is a device used to scan images on

paper that can be printed again.

c) Computer (PC)
A computer is an electronic device that is used to
input, process, store and output information.
Pupils Discussion 35min
Teacher puts participate
pupils in small and ask Methods
groups to questions
discuss

d) Fax machine
 It is a machine that is used to send
documents using telephone lines

LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

(a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of household appliances embedded with microprocessors?
(b) List down office equipment machines controlled by embedded microprocessors and their function.

PUPIL EVALUATION
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TEACHER EVALUATION
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: USES OF COMPUTERS NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two lesson on Computers on Daily life. Teacher Exposition, Question and answer
and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about computers. Leaners
will acquire the skill of identifying the use of computers and will gain value of Awareness about the uses of computers in
daily life.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about uses of computers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define the term “e – commerce”
2) Identify and demonstrate the use of computers in ecommerce
3) State the common uses of computers in industries

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall of previous work done Teacher asks Pupils
Embedded microprocessors pupils to identifies Brainstorm 2 min
List of household appliances that use explain some some
microprocessors common problems
 STOVE health
 MICROWAVE problems they
 REMOTE CONTROL know
 T.V
 DECORDER
 GEYSER
Definition of “e – commerce”
E-commerce can be defined as buying and selling of
goods and services using the internet. E-commerce
can be defined as a transaction of buying and selling
online.

Advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce

ADVANTAGES
 Faster buying and selling procedure
as well as easy to find products. 8min
Teacher Pupils listen
 More reliable to customers, there is Teachers
explains in to the
no theoretical geographic limitation. exposition
details to the teachers
 Provides buyers with a wide range of
learners explanations
choices because buyers can consider
many different products and services
from a wider variety of sellers.
 Cheaper as there are no travelling
costs.
 Available 24 hours a day.
 Can shop when it is convenient.
DISADVANTAGES
 Delay and potential uncertainty if the
items will arrive before it is needed as the
 product must be shipped to the customer.
If there is a problem with the item when it
is delivered, most customers do not feel
to go through the process of returning
items through the mail
 No ability to personally inspect the
product before purchase.
 Risk of fraud e.g. using stolen credit Teachers
cards. Teacher writes Pupils listen exposition 15min
brief notes on and copy brief
The common use of computers in supermarkets. the board notes in their
 Supermarket use computers to books
analyze sales so that managers can
create better marketing plans.
 Through computer systems cashiers
in supermarkets are able to accept
payment methods in addition to cash
such as credit cards, smart cards,
mobile phones instead of handling a
large sum of money.
 Saves time through Computer
software such as spreadsheets,
Access, Word and scanner system
records good sold and received
automatically.
 To help boost sales and profits,
supermarkets use computers to
gather customer’s data to create
customer’s promotions.
 To secure and safe guard the goods
in the supermarket through the use of
electromagnetic bars which are
computerized.

A bar code reader

A bar code reader is an electronic device that
can read and output printed bar codes to a computer.

Pupils Discussion
Teacher puts participate 20min
pupils in small and ask Methods
What are bar codes groups to questions
A bar codes are patterns of thick and thin discuss
lines and spaces, representing a numerical
code, which can be read by a bar code
reader such as an optical scanner or wand
.
List the fundamental information found on a bar code.
 Name of the product / item
 Product / item code
 Manufacturer code
 Price of the item
Identify the significance of bar codes in a supermarket
 Saves money: for a large
supermarket with a lot of item to sell,
it will require a large labour force just
for sticking the label on the items.
Such labour force will require a large
salary. With the introduction of
barcode, only very few workers will
be needed from this large force.
 Reduction of human errors: The bar
code reader will read the item and the
price of the item. This will increase
accuracy in data capture.
 Speedy service: it is faster customers
will not spend a lot of time in the
queues.
 Easy access to information: The
supermarket will be in a state of
knowing what they have in stock at all
times.
 Detached labels: Unlike bar codes, 10min
labels get detached from items so as Lecture
to force the operator to leave Teacher writes Pupils
customers in the queue to check for brief notes on participate Methods
the price. With the introduction of bar the board and ask
codes, the service is quick and questions
customers are satisfied.
Acronyms PIN

Personal Identification Number

THE FOLLOWING TERMS

i. Smartcard
ii. Magnetic card
iii. PIN
a) Smart Card : is a plastic card with a built-
in microprocessor used typically to
 perform financial transaction.

b) Magnetic cards
 Magnetic Cards is a trip affixed to
a card to hold information.
 A card capable of storing data by
modifying the magnetism of tiny
iron-based magnetic particle on a
band of magnetic material on the
card.
c) Personal Identification Number:
 This is a secret number/ code
only known by the card owner.
 This is a 4-digit number
combination known only to you or
the owner of an account and
allow him/her to access his/her
account information using an
Automated Telephone Banking
system.
 A numerical code used in many
electronic financial transactions.
5 min
Discovery
Teacher writes
brief notes on Pupils Methods
the board participate
and ask
questions

(a) WHY SHOULD A PIN BE A SECRET CODE?

Answer
It is a measure to safeguard any financial
transaction.

BENEFITS OF THE TREND TOWARDS CASHLESS

ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION
 Cashless transaction can be done
anywhere as long as there is internet
connectivity.
 When buying a lot of items, there is
no need to carry a lot of cash in your
 bag.

You can make transaction from home
provided there is access to internet
for example paying bills and
purchasing power units (ZESCO)
 Cashless electronic transaction is
easy, time saving and convenient.
 Cheaper as no travelling expenses
are required.
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define the term “e – commerce”

2) Identify and demonstrate the use of computers in ecommerce
3) State the common uses of computers in industries
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MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

______________ SECONDARY SCHOOL
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 8 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Data Security NO OF GIRLS :….

SUB-TOPIC: Data Integrity NO OF BOYS: …..

T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTORS, PRINTERS & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..

REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one lesson on Data integrity on Computers. Teacher Exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used this lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about data
integrity. Leaners will acquire the skill of identifying the treats to data integrity of computers and will gain value of
Awareness about the uses of computers in daily life.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have basic ideas about uses of computers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
1) Define Data integrity
2) Explain methods of maintaining data integrity.
3) Define the term copyright.

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 DATA INTEGRITY Teacher asks Pupils define
Data integrity is the accuracy and consistency of data pupils to the term Brainstorm 2 min
stored on the computer. define data
integrity
METHODS OF MAINTAINING DATA INTEGRITY

 Use Anti-Virus software which is a

Pupils listen Teachers 8min
program that is able to detect and Teacher exposition
explains in to the
protect computers from viruses. Anti- details to the teachers
viruses don not only spot unwanted learners explanations
programs bit also can also delete
them and repair the damaged done to
the files.

Teachers
Teacher gives Pupils listen
Examples of Anti-viruses exposition 15min
brief notes and and copy brief
examples notes in their
books

 Only use proprietary software from

the reliable source on your computer
 and networks.
 Use diskless workstations on
networks
 Control access to portable media and
do not allow employees to use their
own media on the organizations
computer system
 One of the golden rule is Backup.
Backup is keeping of files file for later
Teacher puts Pupils Discussion
use as a way of safeguarding data pupils in small participate 15min
from loss, changed. Files can be groups to and ask Methods
discuss questions
backed up on CD’s, DVD’s, Flash
drive, external Hard disk.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT
A Software product line development refers to a
software engineering method tools and techniques for
creating a collection of similar software system from a
shared set of software using a common means of
production.

THE TERM COPYRIGHT.

Copyright refers to the laws that protect the
authors and creators work from illegal,
copying, distribution and modification.

THREE REASONS FOR COPYRIGHTING A

SOFTWARE.
 Protecting the software,
manufacturers from illegal copy and
distribution of their work by unknown
people.
 It does not allow modification of the
software without the authors or
creators permission.
 It prevents the illegal distribution and
selling of the software.
THE TERM “END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENT OR
SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT”
The End-User-License agreement is a legal
contract between the software author and the Lecture
user of the software establishing the users Teacher Pupils listen Method 10min
right to use the software. explains some and ask
major questions
THE USER AGREE AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND terminologies where not
CONDITIONS OF END-USER-EVALUATION clear
 AGREEMENT
 Opening the shrink wrap on the
software package.
 Breaking the seal on the DVD or CD
case.
 Installing the software on the DVD or
CD case.
 Simply using the software.

THE TERM ‘SOURCE CODE’

The source code is (are) codes programmers
use to create and modify their software.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OPEN SOURCE

SOFTWARE AND PROPRIENTARY SOFTWARE
Open Source software is software with source
code that anyone can inspect, modify and
enhance that it is available to the public while
proprietary software refers to the software
whose source code is kept as a secret.
Freeware: Freeware software are software
that are copyrighted and are made available
to the public for free of charge. Examples of
such software are Internet Explorer, Adobe
Reader and Microsoft Office.
Socratic 10min
Share-ware: Share-ware is software that is Teacher Pupils listen Method
distributed free on a trial basis with the explains some and ask
understanding that the user may need or major questions
want to pay for it later. terminologies where not
clear
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FREEWARE AND
SHAREWARE
Freeware is free software to download while
Shareware is not free payment is done later

LESSON CONCLUSION
Teachers emphasizes on the main points of the
lesson

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [15 min]

1) Define Data integrity

2) Explain methods of maintaining data integrity.
3) Define the term copyright.

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