B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 2: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.1.1.5 - Identify home row keys, top row, bottom row keys, numerical pad and type (short sentences).

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the home row keys (A, S, D, F, J, K, L and the semicolon key) and state their importance as the starting position for touch typing.
Identify and name the top row keys (Q, W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O, P) and the bottom row keys (Z, X, C, V, B, N, M, comma, period, forward slash).
Identify the numerical pad keys (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) and explain their purpose on the keyboard.
Locate each key on a keyboard or keyboard chart and match it to the correct finger and row.
Type short sentences of 8 to 12 words using the correct finger placement for top row, bottom row and home row keys.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets (1.1)
Content standard: B5.1.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer and technology tools
Indicator: B5.1.1.1.5 - Identify home row keys, top row, bottom row keys, numerical pad and type (short sentences).
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 12
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to type using top row keys (Q, W, E, R, and T keys for the left-hand and Y, U, I, O, and P keys for the right-hand), bottom row keys (Z, X, C, V, and B keys for the left-hand and N, M, comma, period, and forward slash keys for the right-hand), numerical pad (1, 2, 3, …9. etc.) and type an essay (50 words) using Word Processor or typing tutorial