CLASS - II

Computer
COMPUTER
Topic 1: Computer – An Electronic Device

Studies
STUDIES
A computer is an electronic device that works on IPO cycle (Input-Process-Output). It
is primarily used to input data, process it to produce the required final output.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
List out how computers are an electronic device;
compare a human and a computer in their ways of working;
list the advantages and disadvantages of using computer.

Computer – An Electronic Device

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Computer, an electronic device  Discussing how a computer is  Computers/ IWB with
 Functions / working of a an electronic device which presentation software and
computer processes information based on internet facility
 Advantages (Speed, storage given instructions.  Videos/pictures to explain
capacity, electronic  Explaining the working of input, process and output.
presentation, automation, computer and comparing it  Posters/charts on healthy
calculation, teaching, learning with the way humans work. practices while working on the
etc.) and disadvantages (impact  Discussing the advantages and computer.
on environment, health, virus disadvantages of a computer.
attacks, computer
/cybercrimes) of a computer

Integration: Languages, EVS

Life Skills: General awareness

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 Topic 2: Role of Computers

A computer is a multitasking device that performs various tasks. It plays a vital role in
the learning and teaching process.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
recall the uses of computer;
specify computer’s integration in classroom activities;
correlate computer use with topics they study in other subjects.

Role of Computers
Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Role of computers in enhancing  Discussing and identifying uses  Computers/ IWB with internet
the learning and teaching of computers at various places facility
process. i.e. classroom, office, home etc.  Animated stories, videos, etc.
 Impact of computers  Interacting with and explaining
to the children about the
effectiveness of using
computers in the classroom,
office, home etc.

Integration: EVS
Life Skills: General Awareness

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 Topic 3: Input and Output Devices

Input devices are used to enter text/data whereas output devices are used to display
desired result. In some cases, output devices may function as storage devices. For
example – CD, pen drive.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
identify the input and output devices;
state the functions of each device.

Input and Output Devices

Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Input and output devices  Identifying that keyboard and mouse  Computer system along
and their functions are input devices whereas printer, with other peripheral
 Output devices as storage monitor are output devices. devices.
devices  Showing physically the input/output  Visuals/videos on Input
devices and explaining their functions. and Output devices.
 Explaining how certain output devices  Classroom discussions.
function as storage devices. Ex – CD,  Children’s drawings on
pen drives etc. devices.
 Hands-on activity through worksheets,
quiz etc., to identify input/output
devices and their functions.
 Helping children in drawing of devices
and naming them.
 Providing hands-on experience
through group work (4/6 children in
each group) working with one
computer. Each child will explain the
different devices and the functions to
others in the team.

Life Skills: Technical awareness, handling/sharing resources

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 Topic 4: Keyboard – Special Keys

The keyboard has special keys to perform specific tasks, along with alphanumeric keys.
Children will identify the uses of key combinations when using the keyboard.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
identify and use the special and punctuation keys;
recall that certain keys are used in combinations;
describe the functions of the different types of keys.

Keyboard – Special Keys

Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Special keys and  Discussing uses of alphanumeric keys  Computer system/IWB
punctuation keys. in performing task. with keyboard, software
 Key combinations on a  Explaining the various types of special like Tux-type/ Typing Tutor
keyboard. and punctuation keys on the keyboard  Visual charts
and their functions.  Group discussions
 Hands-on experience through  Worksheets
worksheets and quiz on the computer.
 Explaining and demonstrating and
show that certain keys work in
combinations.
 E.g. 1. shift + alphabets/symbols
2. Ctrl+alt+del

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 Topic 5: Mouse – an Input Device

A Mouse serves as an input device to type text, play games, draw pictures, watch
videos etc.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
identify different activities performed on a mouse;
use the mouse to perform drag and drop activities.

Mouse – an Input Device

Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Application of a mouse for  Identifying and listing out activities  Computer system,
dragging and dropping done through the use of mouse  Educational games
objects. buttons. integrated with the
 Demonstrating the use of a mouse for curriculum of Computer
dragging and dropping objects. studies.
 Flipping the right and left button of the
mouse as per requirement.
 Conducting hands on activity through
individual usage of the mouse.

Skills: fine motor skills

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 Topic 6: Introduction to Paint

Paint software is a utility software used to transform ideas into picture using various
tools.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
use shape tools to draw pictures;
open, minimize, maximize and close the paint window;
open and save a file.

Introduction to Paint
Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Introduction to Paint  Explaining the purpose and usage of a  Computer / IWB with any
software paint software. Paint software.
 Opening, minimising,  Demonstrating the activities related to  show demo / pictures on
maximising and closing  Opening, minimising, maximising and the Internet.
Paint window closing Paint window
 Saving the file at the  Saving the file at the desired location
desired location  Opening/editing the existing file
 Opening/editing the  Showing of shape tools to draw
existing file pictures
 Paint window  Demonstrating some examples of paint
 Open and save a file activities on the computer such as:
 Shape tools  Birthday cards
 Pictures to illustrate Children’s
Day, Environment Day, Sports
Day, Fancy dress etc.
 Topic based posters etc.
 Providing Hands-on experience in
groups to children on the computer.

Life Skills: Creative Thinking

Integration: Arts Education

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 Topic 7: File Management – An Introduction

Files are pictures, documents, presentations etc. created using a software. File
management helps us to organise files in the computer.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
Develop an awareness on the importance of file management;
save a file in the specified path.

File Management – An Introduction

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Introduction to the concept of  Explaining the concept of a file  Computers/ IWB
saving a file and its purpose and the need for saving it.  File making activities.
 Saving a file in the specified  Hands-on activities (individual  Worksheet activities
path. or group) on the Computer.

Life Skills: Organisational skills, Working together

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