B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 6: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer)

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.2.1.6 - Demonstrate understanding of the File Explorer window and locations of the computer through the file explorer.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the File Explorer icon and open the File Explorer window on a computer.
Name the main parts of the File Explorer window (address bar, navigation pane, file list, search box).
Use the File Explorer to navigate to common locations on the computer such as Desktop, Documents, Pictures and Downloads.
Locate specific files and folders by browsing through the File Explorer with teacher guidance.
Explain what a file location is and state the location (path) of a file shown in the address bar.

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Curriculum details

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: B5.1.2.1.6 - Demonstrate understanding of the File Explorer window and locations of the computer through the file explorer.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to use the file explorer to locate files.
NB: This is to help the learner with the fundamental skills of creativity in computing and Computer Science.