B5 Computing · Term 1 Week 9: Data, Sources and Usage

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.1.3.1.7 - Demonstrate sending and sharing information.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain what it means to send and share information using digital tools like SMS and email.
Compose a short SMS-style message with a clear subject and recipient.
Write and address a simple email message, including a subject line and recipient address.
Demonstrate the steps for sending a message through a guided classroom activity.
Describe at least two appropriate ways to share information responsibly and politely.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Data, Sources and Usage (1.3)
Content standard: B5.1.3.1 - Illustrate the use of Data and identify their sources.
Indicator: B5.1.3.1.7 - Demonstrate sending and sharing information.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 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. 15
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to send messages to each other via SMS, email. etc.
NB: This is to help the learner with fundamental principle of problem solving skills and creativity in computing and computer science.