B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 5: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer)

Lesson notes

Indicator: B5.1.2.1.5 - Moving, copying and pasting a file or icon into and from a folder on the desktop

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the difference between moving a file and copying a file, giving one example of when each would be useful.
Demonstrate how to select a file or icon on the desktop using a single click and a right click.
Perform the steps to copy and paste a file or icon from the desktop into a folder.
Perform the steps to cut (move) and paste a file or icon from a folder back to the desktop.
Create a new folder on the desktop, name it, and organise files into it by copying and pasting.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer) (1.2)
Content standard: B5.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the use of the Desktop Background as well as working with folders.
Indicator: B5.1.2.1.5 - Moving, copying and pasting a file or icon into and from a folder on the desktop
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to copy and paste a file or icon into and from a folder on the desktop.